Education (Secondary Science) - Associate in Education

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 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 1110GComposition I 1, 2, *4
English Composition - Level 2
ENGL 2221GWriting 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 1115GIntroduction to Communication 13
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 1, 2, *3
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 1, 2, *4
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences6
World Regional Geography 13
Human Geography
Choose one course from the following:
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
Introduction to Anthropology3
World Archaeology3
Introduction to Sociology3
Contemporary Social Problems3
Area III: Lab Sciences16
Select one Area III "G" courses (4 credits)
Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory
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 1,2,34
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 13
United States History I 13
World History I 13
World History II 13
Western Civilization I 13
Western Civilization II 13
Core Requirements
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 6
Choose two courses from the following:
Orientation in Art3
Music Appreciation: Jazz3
Music Appreciation: Western Music3
Introduction to Theatre3
General Education Elective
Choose one course from the following:3-4
Applications of Calculus I (1, 2, **)3
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1, 2, **4
Major Requirements
Professional Requirements (9 credits)
CEPY 1120GHuman Growth and Behavior 1, 23
EDUC 1185Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth 2, *3
EDLT 2110Integrating Technology with Teaching (This course counts as EDLT 3110 at NMSU, Las Cruces) 2, *3
Electives, to bring the total credits to 60-624
One Elective from Teaching Field (Science)
Total Credits60-62
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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 4
Composition I
Area II: Mathematics 3-4
Choose one from the following:
College Algebra
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus
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
 Credits13-14
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
 Credits16
Semester 3
Area I: Communications - Oral Communications 3
Introduction to Communication
or Public Speaking
or Introduction to Communication Honors
Area V: Humanities 3
Choose one from the following:
United States History I
United States History II
World History I
World History II
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
General Education Elective - Area II: Mathematics 3-4
Choose one from the following:
Applications of Calculus I
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
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
 Credits17-18
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
One Elective from the Teaching Field (Science) 4
 Credits14
 Total Credits60-62