Teacher Certification Programs
School of Business, Professional Studies and Education, 505-428-1256
These programs facilitate achievement of the New Mexico Public Education Department’s entry-level teacher competencies. The competencies align with the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education’s (NCATE) standards, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards. Through these certification programs, qualified individuals can complete course work in early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education. Upon successful completion of one of the aforementioned programs and required state exams, candidates are eligible to apply for level I teaching licenses with the New Mexico Public Education Department. Certificate eligible for Financial Aid.
Admissions Requirements:
To qualify for the Teacher Academy Certification Program, the New Mexico Public Education Department requires the following: Bachelor’s degree and, if seeking licensure in secondary education, 30 semester hours of credit in a particular field that pertains to the licensure sought; or master’s or doctorate degree including 12 semester hours of graduate credit in a particular field that pertains to the secondary licensure area sought.
Admission to the Teacher Academy also requires:
- Passing scores on NES Essential Skills I, II, III portion of the New Mexico Teacher Assessment. For information, visit www.nmta.nesinc.com or call 413-256-2884.
- Completion of the SFCC admissions application.
- Successful completion of EDUC 2105 , and EDUC 2350 . Candidates for early childhood licensure must complete ECED 2250 .
- Completion of the Teacher Academy application packet, including official college transcripts and three professional reference forms.
For an application and additional information, visit the Alternative Licensure Program webpage at ww.sfcc.edu/programs/alternative-licensure-program/ or call 505-428-1256.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Reflect critically upon their teaching practice for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Recognize, address, and value diversity among students and contexts.
- Demonstrate effective collaboration and communication with students, colleagues, families and community members.
