COLLEGE of EDUCATION
CURRICULUM and INSTRUCTION
Professor James O'Donnell, department head
Directors, H. Garcia, Elementary Education, H. Oesterreich, Secondary Education, B. Cahill, Early Childhood
Professor Marc Pruyn, associate department head/ Graduate Studies
Professors Baptiste, Chávez, Egginton, Garcia, Morehead, Wiburg; Associate Professors Cahill, Charles- Huerta, Franzak, Hadfield, Haynes Writer, Hernandez, Kim, Mercado, Oesterreich, Reyes, Rutledge, Torres; Assistant Professors Kinzer, Orelus, Parra, Ruiz, Uribe; College Instructors N. Baptiste, Licona, Jozwiak, Kaye, Williams
(575) 646-4820
http://education.nmsu.edu/ci/
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Education
MINOR: Early Childhood 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, Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| Student Teaching | 9 |
| Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
*Early Childhood majors don't take the identified courses
III. Professional Education Courses Required of All Candidates 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 215, Curriculum Development and Implementation I | 3 |
| ECED 220, Early Childhood Education Practicum I | 2 |
| ECED 225, Curriculum Development and Implementation II | 3 |
| ECED 230, Early Childhood Education Practicum II | 2 |
| ECED 235, Introduction to Reading and Literacy Development | 3 |
| ECED 245, Early Childhood Education Professionalism | 2 |
| ECED 255, Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs | 3 |
| ECED 265, Guiding Young Children | 3 |
| ECED 315, Research in Child, Growth, Development and Learning | 3 |
| ECED 335, Family and Community Collaboration II | 2 |
| ECED 440, Science/Math Curriculum | 3 |
| ECED 441, Language Arts/Social Studies Curriculum | 3 |
| ECED 455, Art/Music/PE Curriculum | 3 |
| RDG 350, Reading Processes/Methods and Materials | 3 |
| SPED 450, Working with Young Children with Special Needs, Ages 3-8 | 3 |
| SPED 451, Assessment of Young Children, Birth-Eight | 2 |
IV. Professional Education Courses Required of Elementary Teachers
| EDUC 450, Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDUC 451, Methods of Teaching Elementary School Science | 3 |
| EDUC 452, Methods of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics | 3 |
| EDUC 453, Methods of Teaching Elementary School Language Arts | 3 |
| EDUC 454, Methods of Teaching Elementary School Social Studies | 3 |
| RDG 360, Elementary School Literacy I | 3 |
| RDG 361, Elementary School Literacy II | 3 |
| SPED 360, Elementary Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education in a Diverse Society | 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, Secondary Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| One of the following courses: | |
| EDUC 460, Teaching Language Arts at the Middle and High School Level | 3 |
| EDUC 461, Teaching Social Studies at the Middle and High School Level | 3 |
| EDUC 462, Teaching Mathematics at the Middle and High School Level | 3 |
| EDUC 463, Teaching Science at the Middle and High School Level | 3 |
| EDUC 464, Teaching Foreign Language at the Middle and High School Level | 3 |
| EDUC 467, Teaching Business Education at the Middle and High School Level | 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 advisor 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 Math II | 3 |
| MATH 215, Fundamentals of Elementary Math III | 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 I | 3 |
*Students with consent of an advisor 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 advisor 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 I | 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 Behavior in Organizations | 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 Behavior in Organizations | 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 | 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, German Studies: 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, Survey of American Literature I or II | 3 |
| ENGL 339V, 341V, or 394V, Multicultural Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 463, or 469, 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 |
| ENGL **see list in advising office | 3 |
| LING 200G, Introduction to Language | 3 |
| JOUR 105G, Media and Society | 3 |
| THTR 360, Creative Dramatics | 3 |
Choose one of the following:
| ENGL 220G, Introduction to Creative 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 one 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 Non-majors | 3 |
| THTR 130, The Art of Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 384, 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 Mathematics | 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 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) (48 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 315, Elementary School Physical Education | 3 |
| PE P 319, Lifetime Activities | 2 |
| PE P 323, Racquet Sports | 2 |
| 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 455, Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PE P 466, Secondary Physical Education Methods | 6 |
| SP M 271, Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| SP M 271L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| SP M 305, Biomechanics | 3 |
| SP M 308, Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 341, Motor Development | 3 |
| SP M 342, Motor Learning | 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, Principles of 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 and Analysis | 3 |
| GEOL 295, Environmental Geology, and GEOL 360, General Geochemistry | 6 |
| GEOL 297, Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 310, Mineralogy | 3 |
| GEOL 315V, The 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, Descriptive 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 |
| 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, New Mexico History | 3 |
| SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology | 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 and Analysis | 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: Methods | 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)
| ANTH 301, Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 315, Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 320, Anthropological Linguistics | 3 |
| ANTH 355, Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 351, Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC 352, Social Research: Methods | 3 |
| SOC 371, Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC 381, Individual and Society | 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, Conversation for Native Speakers of Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 340, Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 350, Introduction to Chicano Studies | 3 |
| SPAN 380, Introduction to Hispanic 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.