Education (Secondary Science) - Associate in Education
Doña Ana Community College
2022-2023 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 |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication 1 | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Choose one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra 1, 2, *, ** | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 1, 2, ** | 4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10 | |
| World Regional Geography 1 | 3 | |
or GEOG 1130G | Human Geography | |
Choose one course from the following: (for more options see Area IV in the Tranfer Options section of the catalog): | ||
| Human Ancestors | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 1,2,3 | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 1, 2,3 | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab 1, 2,3 | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab 1, 2,3 | 4 | |
| General Physics for Life Science I and Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science I 1, 2,3 | 4 | |
| 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 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one course AREA VI in the undergraduate catalog. ARTS/ARTH/DANC/MUSC/THEA ("G" courses) | 3 | |
| 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 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Choose two additional Area V/VI: Humanities or Creative & Fine Arts courses in different departments (ARTS/ARTH, DANC, ENGL, HIST, MUSC, PHIL, THEA) | 6 | |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra 2 | 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 counts as EDLT 3110 at NMSU, Las Cruces) 2, * | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60-62 | 10 | |
Three Electives from Teaching Field (Science) | ||
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
- 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.
- *
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.
(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 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 | ||
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| Area IV: social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Human Ancestors | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| 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 | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra or Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | ||
| 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 | ||
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | ||
| General Physics for Life Science I and Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science I | ||
| General Physics for Life Science II and Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science II | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography or Human Geography | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts course (ARTH, ARTS, DANC, MUSC, THEA) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| Area V: Humanities OR Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts "G" course - Choose one additional Area V/VI: Humanities/Creative and Fine Arts courses in different departments for a total of 6 credits (ARTH, ARTS, DANC, ENGL, HIST, MUSC, PHIL, THEA) | 3 | |
| General Education Elective - Area II: Mathematics | 3-4 | |
| Applications of Calculus I or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Area V: Humanities OR Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts "G" course - Choose one additional Area V/VI: Humanities/Creative and Fine Arts courses in different departments for a total of 6 credits (ARTH, ARTS, DANC, ENGL, HIST, MUSC, PHIL, THEA) | 3 | |
| EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
| Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
| Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
| Additional electives if necessary to bring total to 60 credits | 1 | |
| EDUC 1185 | Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |