Elementary Education (Language Arts K-8) - Bachelor of Science in Education
General education and professional education are similar for all degree programs in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation. The B.S. Elementary Education degree embeds the Language Arts Teaching Field/Concentration and the Bilingual/TESL endorsements. Note: For certification in the State of New Mexico the Bilingual/TESL endorsements require 6 credits of a language other than English. Additional teaching fields/concentrations are available in Social Studies, Science and Math but will require credits beyond 120. Students should meet with the College's Educational Support and Resource Center to discuss additional teaching fields/concentrations requirements.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
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| General Education Courses | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 2 | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 1, 2 | 3 |
| or ENGL 2130G | Advanced Composition | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication 1 | 3 | |
| Public Speaking 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Honors 1 | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 2134G | Fundamentals of Elementary Math II 2 | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course 3 | ||
| Choose two different subjects from the following: | 8 | |
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | 4 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | 4 | |
| Human Biology | 3 | |
| Contemporary Problems in Biology | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| Environmental Science I | 4 | |
| Physical Geology | 4 | |
| Physical Geography | 4 | |
| Survey of Physics with Lab | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I | 3 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 1 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II | 3 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 1 | |
| Area IV: Behavioral Sciences | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| HIST 1110G | United States History I | 3 |
| or HIST 1120G | United States History II | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| Dance Appreciation | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| HIST 1130G | World History I | 3 |
| or HIST 1140G | World History II | |
| Viewing a Wider World 5 | 6 | |
| Must be from two different colleges | ||
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| ENGL 363 | Literature for Children and Young Adults 1 | 3 |
| CEPY 2110 | Learning in the Classroom 2 | 3 |
| EDLT 3110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching 2 | 3 |
| BLED 1110 | Introduction n Bilingual Education/ESL 2 | 3 |
| EDUC 3120 | Multicultural Education 2,6 | 3 |
| SPED 3105 | Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society 2 | 3 |
| Student Teaching Courses | ||
| EDUC 4810 | Elementary Student Teaching 7 | 9 |
| EDUC 4811 | Elementary Student Teaching Seminar 7 | 3 |
| Elementary Education Teaching Methods Courses | ||
| Block A | ||
| BLED 3130 | Language, Literacy, and Culture in the ESL Classrooms 4,7 | 3 |
| EDUC 4310 | Methods of Teaching Elementary School Science 7 | 3 |
| EDUC 4320 | Methods of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics 7 | 3 |
| READ 4310 | Elementary School Literacy I 1,7 | 3 |
| SPED 3120 | Elementary Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education in a Diverse Society 7 | 3 |
| Block B | ||
| BLED 4110 | Second Language Acquisition 4,7 | 3 |
| BLED 3120 | Sheltered English Instruction for the ESL Classroom 4,7 | 3 |
| EDUC 4330 | Methods of Teaching Elementary School Social Studies 7 | 3 |
| READ 4320 | Elementary School Literacy II 1,7 | 3 |
| READ 3110 | Instruction for Special Reading Needs 1,7 | 3 |
| Bilingual/TESL Education Endorsement Courses | ||
| BLED 2110 | Bilingual Methods 2,4 | 3 |
| LING 302V | Language and Society 1, 4 | 3 |
| SPED 3110 | Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education 4,7 | 3 |
| BLED 3140 | Issues in Schooling for Bilingual Learners 4,7 | 3 |
| Non-Departmental Requirements | ||
| MATH 1134 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I 2 | 3 |
| LING 2110G | Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following for additional licensure requirements: | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Science | 3 | |
| Second Language: (for certification in the State of New Mexico, the Bilingual endorsement requires six credits taught in a language other than English, and for the TESOL endorsement, six credits of a language other than English is required.) 8 | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 9 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Language Arts Concentration/Teaching Field Course
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Courses are pre/corequisites for Teacher Education Program (TEP)
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Bilingual/TESOL Endorsement course
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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EDUC 3120 Multicultural Education must be completed prior to TEP portfolio submission.
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Courses require admission to the TEP
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For certification in the State of New Mexico the Bilingual/TESOl endorsements require 6 credits of a language other than English.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1134 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
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| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1134 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I 1 | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| World History I | ||
| World History II | ||
| BLED 2110 | Bilingual Methods | 3 |
| BLED 1110 | Introduction n Bilingual Education/ESL | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL 2221G or ENGL 2130G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science or Advanced Composition | 3 |
| MATH 2134G | Fundamentals of Elementary Math II 1 | 3 |
| LING 2110G | Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| CEPY 2110 | Learning in the Classroom | 3 |
| Students who need to enroll in 15 credits for Finanical Aid purposes may need to enroll in additional credits | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 363 | Literature for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| EDUC 3120 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDLT 3110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
| SPED 3105 | Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| APPLY TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP) | ||
| BLED 3140 | Issues in Schooling for Bilingual Learners (Fall Only) | 3 |
| LING 302V | Language and Society | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 6 | |
| Students who need to enroll in 15 credits for Financial Aid purposes will need to take additional electives | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| APPLY TO STUDENT TEACHING | ||
| BLED 3130 | Language, Literacy, and Culture in the ESL Classrooms (Spring only) 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 4310 | Methods of Teaching Elementary School Science (Spring Only) 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 4320 | Methods of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (Spring Only) 1 | 3 |
| SPED 3120 | Elementary Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education in a Diverse Society (Spring Only) 1 | 3 |
| READ 4310 | Elementary School Literacy I | 3 |
| SPED 3110 | Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SUBMIT STEP PACKET | ||
| READ 3110 | Instruction for Special Reading Needs | 3 |
| BLED 4110 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| BLED 3120 | Sheltered English Instruction for the ESL Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 4330 | Methods of Teaching Elementary School Social Studies | 3 |
| READ 4320 | Elementary School Literacy II | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EDUC 4810 | Elementary Student Teaching 1 | 9 |
| EDUC 4811 | Elementary Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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These courses may have prerequisites and/or co-requisites, and it is the students responsibility for checking and fulfilling all those requirements.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.