Education (Secondary Science) - Associate in Education
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(60-62 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 with the Science 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 60-62 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 |
| or ENGL 2215G | Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | |
| or ENGL 2130G | Advanced Composition | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication 1 | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| or HNRS 2175G | Introduction to Communication Honors | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Choose one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra (or higher) 1, 2, * | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (or higher) 1, 2, * | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| World Regional Geography 1 | 3 | |
or GEOG 1130G | Human Geography | |
Choose one course from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology 1 | 3 | |
| World Archaeology 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems 1 | 3 | |
| Area III: Lab Sciences | 16 | |
Select one Area III "G" courses (4 credits) | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory 1,2,3 | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory 1, 2,3 | 4 | |
Select one Area III "G" courses (4 credits) | ||
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 1,2,3 | 4 | |
or CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | |
Choose one of 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 | |
| Mechanics and Experimental Mechanics | 4 | |
| General Physics for Life Science I and Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science I 1, 2,3 | 4 | |
Choose one from the following: | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab 1, 2,3 | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 1, 2,3 | 4 | |
| Electricity and Magnetism and Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory | 3 | |
| General Physics for Life Science II and Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science II 1, 2,3 | 4 | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| United States History II 1 | 3 | |
| United States History I 1 | 3 | |
| World History I 1 | 3 | |
| World History II 1 | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I 1 | 3 | |
| Western Civilization II 1 | 3 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | 3 | |
Choose one course from the following: | ||
| Orientation in Art 1 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz 1 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| Choose one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Applications of Calculus I (or higher) 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (or higher) 1, 2 | 4 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Professional Requirements (9 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 counts as EDLT 3110 at NMSU, Las Cruces) 2, * | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60-63 | 7-8 | |
| Advisor Approved Elective | ||
| Advisor Approved Elective | ||
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
- 1
Courses are part of The New Mexico General Education Requirements.
- 2
This course must be completed with a C- or better.
- 3
This course counts toward the Science teaching field.
- 4
MATH 1220G College Algebra or higher is required for this degree, but students may need to complete prerequisite(s) prior to enrolling in these courses.
- *
Courses with an (∗) are pre/co-requisites for Teacher Education Program (TEP).
(60-62 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 with the Science 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 60 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 II: Mathematics | 3-4 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| College Algebra (or higher) | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (or higher) | ||
| Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| World History I | ||
| World History II | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| Area IV: social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| World Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| Advisor Approved Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16-18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science or Advanced Technical and Professional Communication or Advanced Composition | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following (total of 8 credits from different prefixes/areas): | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography or Human Geography | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Orientation in Art | ||
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | ||
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking or Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| General Education Elective - Area II: Mathematics | 3-4 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Applications of Calculus I (or higher) | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (or higher) | ||
| Area III: Lab Science | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors or General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Area III: Lab Science | 4 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Mechanics and Experimental Mechanics | ||
| General Physics for Life Science I and Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science I | ||
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Area III: Lab Sciences | 4 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism and Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory | ||
| General Physics for Life Science II and Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science II | ||
| EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 1185 | Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth | 3 |
| Advisor Approved Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |