Teacher Education
Associate of Arts degree
The Associate of Arts Degree in Teacher Education includes courses in the general field of elementary and secondary education as well as supplementary courses that may reflect an area of specialization. The degree also prepares the student for a career as an educational paraprofessional. Students pursuing this program are encouraged to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary or secondary education.
General Education Core (36 hours)
Area I. Communications (9 hours)
| ENG111 | Freshman Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENG115 | Freshman Composition II | 3 credits |
| SPCH111 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
Area II. Mathematics (4 hours)
| MATH180 | College Algebra | 4 credits |
Area III. Laboratory Science (8 hours)
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Area V. Humanities and Fine Arts (9 hours) -- From at least 2 different disciplines
| HIST220 | History of New Mexico | (required course) |
Program Requirements (23 hours)
| ECME123 | Introduction to Reading and Literacy Development | 3 credits |
| EDUC102 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 2 credits |
| EDUC105 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 credits |
| EDUC201 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 credits |
| EDUC214 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 credits |
| EDUC220 | Multicultural Education | 3 credits |
| EDUC225 | Teacher Education Practicum | 3 credits |
| EDUC205 | Teaching Elementary School Mathematics | 3 credits |
Related Studies (3 hours)
| CSA150 | Computer Fundamentals | 3 credits |
Program Director: Brenda Ortega
Phone: (505)454-2504Email: bortega@luna.edu
Department Advisor: Tycie Jackson
Phone: (505)454-5381 ext. 1553Email: tjackson@luna.edu
Student Success Center Personnel
Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546Email: jmedrano@luna.edu