COLLEGE of EDUCATION
CURRICULUM and INSTRUCTION
Professor James O’Donnell, department head
Associate Professor Betsy Cahill, associate department head/Teacher Licensure
Associate Professor Marc Pruyn, associate department head/ Graduate Studies
Professors Baptiste, Chávez, Garcia, Morehead, Wiburg; Associate Professors Franzak, Hadfield, Haynes Writer, Kim, Mercado, Pruyn, Reyes, Torres; Assistant Professors Charles-Huerta, de Onis, Oesterreich, Rutledge; College Instructors N. Baptiste, Licona, Lopez, Kaye, Van Wie
(575) 646-4820
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Education
The primary function of the undergraduate programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is the preparation of licensed teachers for early-childhood settings and elementary and secondary schools. This process includes a broad general education, professional education, and teaching specializations.
General Requirements
See “General Requirements” earlier in this chapter about competencies.
Professional Education Courses
I. Assumptions
- A. All students will take a course in developmental psychology.
- B. Field experiences will be interwoven throughout most courses.
- C. All students, during their program will complete at least three Extended Field Experiences.
II. Professional Education Courses Required of All Students Seeking Elementary, Secondary Licensure, or Early Childhood
| *C EP 210, Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDLT 368, Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
| *EDUC 181, Field Experience I | 1 |
| EDUC 315, Multicultural Education | 3 |
| *EMD 250, Introduction to Education | 2 |
| SPED 350, Survey of Programs for Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Student Teaching | 9 |
| Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
*Early Childhood majors don't take the identified courses
III. Professional Education Courses Required of All Students Seeking Early Childhood Education
| ECED 115, Child Growth, Development and Learning | 3 |
| ECED 125, Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECED 135, Family and Community Collaboration | 3 |
| ECED 235, Introduction to Reading | 3 |
| ECED 255, Assessment and Children and Evaluation of Programs | 3 |
| ECED 265, Guiding Young Children | 3 |
| ECED 215, Curriculum Development and Implementation I | 3 |
| ECED 220, Practicum I-Infant/Toddler | 2 |
| ECED 225, Curriculum Development and Implementation II | 3 |
| ECED 230, Practicum II-Pre-K/Kindergarten | 2 |
| ECED 245, Professionalism | 2 |
| ECED 315, Research in Child, Growth, Development and Learning | 3 |
| ECED 335, Family and Community Collaboration II | 2 |
| SPED 451, Assessment of Young Children (S) | 2 |
| ECED 420, Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| ECED 425, Practicum I-1st-3rd Grade | 2 |
| ECED 430, Methods and Materials for Early Primary Grades | 3 |
| ECED 435, Practicum II-1st-3rd Grade | 2 |
| RDG 415, Teaching Reading and Writing | 3 |
| RDG 418, Reading and Writing | 1 |
| ECED 405, Home Center School Collaboration | 3 |
| ECED 440, Science/Math Curriculum | 3 |
| ECED 441, Language Arts/Social Studies | 3 |
| ECED 451, Play/ECED Curriculum | 3 |
| ECED 452, Teaching Language/Minority Child | 3 |
| ECED 455, Art/Music/P E | 3 |
| SPED 450, Working with Young Children (F) | 3 |
| SPED 464, Working w/Young Children w/Special Needs, Ages Birth-2 or ECED 465, Working with Handicapped Infants and Their Families | 3 |
| RDG 350, Reading Processes-Methods | 3 |
IV. Professional Education Courses Required of Elementary Teachers
| EDUC 450, Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDUC 451, The Science Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC 452, The Math Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC 453, The Language Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC 454, The Social Studies Curriculum | 3 |
| RDG 360, Elementary School Literacy I | 3 |
| RDG 361, Elementary School Literacy II | 3 |
| SPED 360, Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Elementary Special Education | 3 |
V. Professional Education Courses Required of Secondary Teachers
| EDUC 381, Field Experience III | 2 |
| EDUC 475, Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 |
| RDG 414, Content Area in Literacy | 3 |
| SPED 480, Diagnostic Assessment for Teachers of Secondary Students | 3 |
One of the following courses:
| EDUC 460, Methods of Language Arts | 3 |
| EDUC 461, Methods of Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 462, Methods of Mathematics | 3 |
| EDUC 463, Methods of Science | 3 |
| EDUC 464, Methods of Foreign Language | 3 |
| EDUC 466, Methods of Physical Education | 3 |
| EDUC 467, Methods of Teaching Business Education | 3 |
MAJOR: Elementary Education
General education and professional education are similar for all degree programs in the College of Education. Students should meet with an adviser to plan appropriate general education courses for an elementary education major.
Language Arts Teaching Field Elementary (24 credits)
| COMM 253G, Public Speaking; or 265G Principles of Human Communication | 3 | ENGL 211G, Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences, or ENGL 311G, Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 363, Literature for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| RDG 360, Elementary School Literacy I | 3 |
| RDG 361, Elementary School Literacy II | 3 |
| Language Arts electives (ENGL, RDG, THTR, COMM, or LING) | 9 |
Social Studies Teaching Field Elementary (24 credits)
| ANTH elective | 3 |
| ECON elective | 3 |
| GEOG elective | 3 |
| HIST 101G, Roots of Modern Europe; HIST 102G, Modern Europe | 3 |
| HIST 201G, Introduction to Early American History, or HIST 202G, Introduction to Recent American History | 3 |
| HIST 368, Teaching History | 3 |
| SOC/HIST elective | 3 |
Science Teaching Field Elementary (24 credits)
| BIOL elective | 3 |
| CHEM elective | 3 |
| GEOL or GEOG elective | 3 |
| PHYS elective | 3 |
| Twelve credits in science from the general education requirements on degree plan | 12 |
Mathematics Teaching Field Elementary (24 credits)*
Core Courses:
| MATH 111, Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 112G, Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| STAT 251G, Statistics for Business and the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Choose 15 credits from the following:
| EDUC 452, Methods of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 120, Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 142G, Calculus for the Biological and Management Sciences I | 3 |
| MATH 121G, College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 313, Fundamentals of Algebra and Geometry | 3 |
*Students with consent of an adviser and the mathematics department may take higher level math classes.
Elementary Education Endorsement Areas (24 credits)
Elementary Education majors are required to complete a teaching field (endorsement area) in an academic discipline. A list of concentration areas is available in the Education Advisement Center.
Bilingual/TESOL Endorsement
Students interested in a bilingual or TESOL endorsement should contact the advisement office. These endorsements can now be included in an undergraduate degree program without significant additional hours required.
Foreign Language Requirements
All elementary education majors are required to take six to eight credits of Spanish or obtain certification of a working knowledge of a Native American language.
MAJOR: Secondary Education
General education and professional education requirements are similar for all degree programs in the College of Education. Students should meet with an adviser to plan appropriate general education courses for a secondary education major. In addition, students must complete a broad teaching field. Further information on the following teaching fields is available from the Education Advisement Center.
Business Education (36 credits)
| ACCT 251, Management Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 252, Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AXED 445. Developing Excellent Programs in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| BCIS 338, Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BOT 203, Office Equipment and Procedures I | 3 |
| BUSA 111, Business in Global Society | 3 |
| ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics, ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| I B 351, International Business | 3 |
| MGT 309, Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| 300+ Business Elective | 3 |
Choose two of the following
| I B 351, International Business | 3 |
| FIN 303V, Personal Financial Planning and Investing in a Global Economy | 3 |
| MGT 309, Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
French Education (30-35 credits*)
| FREN 111, Elementary French I | 4 |
| FREN 112, Elementary French II | 4 |
| FREN 211, Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FREN 212, Intermediate French II | 3 |
| FREN 313, Composition and Grammar I | 3 |
| FREN 314, Composition and Grammar II | 3 |
| FREN 325, Intermediate Conversation | 3 |
| FREN 352, French Phonics | 3 |
| FREN 378, Studies in Francophone Culture | 3 |
| FREN 300 or above elective | 6 |
*Due to previous experience, students may be able to start beyond the elementary or intermediate levels. Elective credits in French will be substituted to make a minimum in the field of 30 credits.
German Education (30-35 credits*)
| GER 111, Elementary German I | 4 |
| GER 112, Elementary German II | 4 |
| GER 211, Intermediate German I | 3 |
| GER 212, Intermediate German II | 3 |
| GER 313, Intermediate Composition and Grammar I | 3 |
| GER 325, German Conversation I, or GER 425, German Conversation III | 3 |
Choose five of the following:
| GER 362, German Studies | 3 |
| GER 363, Austria and Switzerland | 3 |
| GER 331, German Lyric Poetry | 3 |
| GER 341, German Folklore and Culture | 3 |
| GER 371, German Short Story | 3 |
| GER 391, History of the German Language | 3 |
*Due to previous experience, students may be able to start beyond the elementary or intermediate levels. Elective credits in German will be substituted to make a minimum in the field of 30 credits.
Language Arts (51 credits)
Students must complete all of the core courses and one of the subject areas.
Core Courses
| COMM 253G, Public Speaking, or COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication | 3 |
| COMM 384, Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 376, Communication and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 211G, Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences, or ENGL 311G, Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 251 or ENGL 252, Introduction to American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 339V, 341V, or 394V, Multicultural Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 401, 402, 403, or 404, English/American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 408 or ENGL 409, Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 416, Approaches to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 451, Practicum in Grammar | 3 |
| ENGL 470, Approaches to Composition | 3 |
| LING 200G, Introduction to Language | 3 |
| JOUR 105G, Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| THTR 360, Creative Dramatics | 3 |
Choose one of the following:
| ENGL 220, Imaginative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 304, Creative Writing: Prose | 3 |
| ENGL 306, Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
One of the following areas:
Communication Studies
| COMM 351, Persuasion Theory | 3 |
Choose 1 of the following
| COMM 353, Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 370, Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 435, Psychology of Human Communication | 3 |
| COMM 450, Technologies of Human Communication | 3 |
| COMM 465, Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
English (two of the following four courses)
| ENGL 421, Advanced Study in a Literary Period or Movement | 3 |
| ENGL 422, Advanced Study in a Literary Form or Genre | 3 |
| ENGL 423, Advanced Study in a Major Author | 3 |
| ENGL 424, Advanced Study in a Major Text | 3 |
Journalism and Mass Communication
| JOUR 110, Introduction to Mass Media Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 210, Print News writing | 3 |
Theatre Arts
| THTR 105, Acting for Nonmajors | 3 |
| THTR 130, Script Analysis I | 3 |
| THTR 284, Stage Management | 3 |
Math Education (39 credits)
| C S 171, Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
| MATH 191G/191GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and Lab | 4 |
| MATH 192G/192GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II and Lab | 4 |
| MATH 279, Introduction to Finite Math | 3 |
| MATH 280, Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 291G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MATH 331, Introduction to Modern Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 332, Introduction to Modern Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 459, Survey of Geometry | 3 |
| STAT 371, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 3 |
| Math elective 275+ | 3 |
| Math elective 375+ | 3 |
Physical Education (K-12) (35 credits)
| PE P 185, Introduction and Foundations | 3 |
| PE P 208, Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| PE P 210, Theory and Technique of Aquatics | 2 |
| PE P 216, Individual Activities | 2 |
| PE P 323, Racquet Sports | 2 |
| P EP 341, Motor Development | 3 |
| PE P 342, Motor Learning | 3 |
| PE P 363, Theory and Technique of Lifelong Outdoor Leisure Activities | 2 |
| PE P 392, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games | 2 |
| PE P 393, Theory and Technique of Dance and Rhythm | 2 |
| PE P 394, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games II | 2 |
| PE P 410, Physical Education Curriculum and Assessment | 2 |
| SP M 305, Biomechanics | 3 |
| SP M 308, Exercise Physiology | 3 |
Science 48-61 credits)
Students must complete all of the core courses and one of the four composite areas.
Core Courses (31)
| ASTR 105G, The Planets or ASTR 110G, Introduction to Astronomy | 4 |
| BIOL 111G and BIOL 111L, Natural History of Life and Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants or BIOL 322, Zoology 3/ | 4 |
| CHEM 111G, General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 112G, General Chemistry II | 4 |
| GEOL 111G, Survey of Geology | 4 |
| PHYS 208, Physics by Inquiry I, and PHYS 209, Physics by Inquiry II, or PHYS 211G/L, General Physics I/Lab, and PHYS 212/L, General Physics II/Lab* | 8 |
*Physics teachers should follow the physics composite in lieu of PHYS 211G and PHYS 212.
Composite Areas (complete one of the following areas):
Life Sciences (20 credits)
| BIOL 301, Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL 305, Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 311/BIOL 311 L, General Microbiology and Lab | 5 |
| BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants or BIOL 322, Zoology | 3 |
| BIOL 467, Evolution | 3 |
| MATH 120, Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
Earth Sciences (24 credits)
| GEOG 257, Introduction to Meteorology, or GEOG 357, Climatology | 3 |
| GEOG 281, Map Use | 3 |
| GEOL 295, Environmental Geology, and GEOL 360, General Geochemistry | 6 |
| GEOL 297, Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 310, Mineralogy | 3 |
| GEOL 315, Geology of National Parks | 3 |
| GEOL 353, Geomorphology | 3 |
Chemistry (18 credits)
| BCHE 341, Survey of Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 356, Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 431, Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| MATH 192G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
Physics (30 credits)
(Physics courses listed below should be taken instead of core physics courses)
| C S 187, Java Programming or C S 167, C Programming | 3 |
| MATH 191G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| MATH 192G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| PHYS 150, Elementary Computational Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 215G and PHYS 215GL, Engineering Physics I and Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 216G and 216GL, Engineering Physics II and Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 217 and 217 L, Heat, Light, and Sound and Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 315 and 315 L, Modern Physics and Lab | 6 |
| PHYS 370, Geometrical Optics | 4 |
Social Studies (54-60 credits)
Students must complete all of the Distributive Core and one of the seven concentration areas.
Distributive Core (36 hours)
| ANTH 201G, Introduction to Anthropology, or ANTH 202G, Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology, or ANTH 203, Introduction to Language and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 112G, World and Regional Geography | 3 |
| GOVT 100G, American National Government | 3 |
| GOVT 360, International Relations | 3 |
| SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| HIST 101G, Roots of Modern Europe, or 102G, Modern Europe | 3 |
| HIST 102, Modern Europe | 3 |
| HIST 368, Teaching History | 3 |
| HIST 201G, Introduction to Early American History | 3 |
| HIST 202G, Introduction to Recent American History | 3 |
| HIST 261, History of New Mexico | 3 |
Concentration Areas:
Geography (21 hours)
| GEOG 120G, Culture and Environment | 3 |
| GEOG 257, Introduction to Meteorology, or GEOG 357, Climatology | 3 |
| GEOG 281, Map Use | 3 |
| Two of the following: GEOG 361V, Economic Geography, GEOG 363V, Cultural Geography, GEOG 365V, Urban Geography, or GEOG 467, Transportation Geography | 6 |
| Two of the following: GEOG 328, Latin America, GEOG 331V, Europe, GEOG 327, Australia | 6 |
Government (24 hours)
| GOVT 110G, Introduction to Political Sciences, or GOVT 150G, American Political Issues, or GOVT 160G, International Political Issues | 3 |
| One course in four of five areas (12 credits): (1) GOVT 320’s, 420’s 430's; (2) GOVT 340’s or 440’s, 650's; (3) GOVT 370’s or 470’s; (4) GOVT 380’s or 480’s; (5) GOVT 390’s or 490’s | 12 |
| GOVT electives (300 or above) | 9 |
History (18 hours)
| HIST elective, U.S. history (300 or above) | 6 |
| HIST elective, world history (300 or above) | 6 |
| HIST elective (300 or above) | 6 |
Sociology (24 credits)
| SOC 351, Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC 352, Social Research I | 3 |
| SOC 371, Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC 381, Individual and Society | 3 |
| SOC 392, Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| SOC electives (300 or above) | 9 |
Anthropology (24 credits)
| ANTH 301, Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 315, Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 320, Anthropological Linguistics | 3 |
| ANTH 350, Anthropological Theory | 3 |
| ANTH 355, Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH elective (300 or above) | 9 |
Sociology/Anthropology (24 credits)
| SOC 351, Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC 352, Social Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC 371, Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC 381, Individual and Society | 3 |
| ANTH 301, Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 315, Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 320, Anthropological Linguistics | 3 |
| ANTH 355, Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Spanish Education (30–35 credits*)
| SPAN 111, Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN 112, Elementary Spanish II or 113, Beginning Spanish for Native Speakers | 4 |
| SPAN 211, Intermediate Spanish I or 213, Spanish for Native Speakers I | 3 |
| SPAN 212, Intermediate Spanish II or 214, Spanish for Native Speakers II | 3 |
| SPAN 313, Spanish Grammar or 312, Grammar for Native Speakers of Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 314, Spanish Composition or 315, Composition for Native Speakers of Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 325, Advanced Conversation, or SPAN 327, Advanced Oral Language | 3 |
| SPAN 340, Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 350, Introduccion a Estudios Chicanos | 3 |
| SPAN 380, Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 386, Hispanic Literature through the Seventeenth Century or SPAN 387 Hispanic Literature: Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century or SPAN 388 Contemporary Spanish Literature | 3 |
*Due to previous experience, students may be able to start beyond the elementary or intermediate levels. Native speakers of Spanish may not be eligible for some sections. Please check the course descriptions for details. Elective credits will be substituted to make a minimum in the field of 30 credits.