Education (Secondary Math) - Associate in Education
Doña Ana Community College
2023-2024 Catalog
(61 credits)
NOTE: All courses listed may be applied toward a degree at NMSU.
A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses, along the Math Teaching Field courses designated in footnote 3, and the classes designated in footnote 2.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Prefix | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
General Education | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
English Composition - Level 1 | ||
ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1, 2, *, ** | 4 |
English Composition - Level 2 | ||
ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 1, 2, *, ** | 3 |
Oral Communication | ||
COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication 1 | 3 |
or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1, 2, *, ** | 3 |
Area II/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
Select one from the following: | ||
Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 1,2,3 | 4 | |
Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab 1, 2, 3 | 4 | |
Select one from the following: | ||
Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 1, 2, 3 | 4 | |
Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab 1, 2, 3 | 4 | |
Select one from the following: | ||
Survey of Economics 1 | 3 | |
Macroeconomic Principles 1 | 3 | |
Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3 | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
HIST 1150G | Western Civilization I 1 | 3 |
or HIST 1160G | Western Civilization II | |
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Orientation in Art 1 | 3 | |
Music Appreciation: Jazz 1 | 3 | |
Music Appreciation: Western Music 1 | 3 | |
Introduction to Theatre 1 | 3 | |
General Education elective | ||
HIST 1110G | United States History I 1 | 3 |
or HIST 1120G | United States History II | |
Core Requirements | ||
MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra 2, ** | 3 |
MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1, 2, 3, *, ** | 4 |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Anthropology 1 | 3 | |
Human Ancestors 1 | 3 | |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 1 | 3 | |
World Archaeology 1 | 3 | |
World Regional Geography 1 | 3 | |
Human Geography 1 | 3 | |
American National Government 1 | 3 | |
Introduction to Political Science 1 | 3 | |
Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3 | |
Contemporary Social Problems 1 | 3 | |
Major Requirements | ||
Professional Requirements (18 credits) | ||
CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior 1, 2 | 3 |
EDUC 1185 | Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth 2, * | 3 |
EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching (This course will count as EDLT 3110 at NMSU, Las Cruces) 2, * | 3 |
Electives, to bring the total credits to 61 | 9 | |
Three Electives from Teaching Field (Math) | ||
Total Credits | 61 |
- 1
Courses are part of The New Mexico General Education Requirements.
- 2
This course must be completed with a C- or better.
- 3
These courses count toward the Math teaching field.
- *
Courses with an (∗) are pre/co-requisites for Teacher Education Program (TEP).
- **
The best time to take the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) is shortly after you have completed your English and Math courses.
(61 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses, along the Math Teaching Field courses designated in footnote 3, and the classes designated in footnote 2 on the Required page.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Semester 1 | Credits | |
---|---|---|
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
Composition I | ||
Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
Western Civilization I or Western Civilization II | ||
MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Introduction to Anthropology | ||
Human Ancestors | ||
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
World Archaeology | ||
World Regional Geography | ||
Human Geography | ||
Introduction to Political Science | ||
American National Government | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Contemporary Social Problems | ||
Credits | 13 | |
Semester 2 | ||
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
College Algebra | ||
Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Survey of Economics or Macroeconomic Principles or Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
Orientation in Art | ||
Music Appreciation: Jazz | ||
Music Appreciation: Western Music | ||
Introduction to Theatre | ||
Credits | 16 | |
Semester 3 | ||
Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
Area II: Mathematics | 4 | |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | ||
Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | ||
Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 4 | ||
Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
United States History I or United States History II | ||
EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
EDUC 1185 | Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 61 |