Education (Secondary Math) - Associate in Education
Doña Ana Community College
2022-2023 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 | |