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Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Elementary Education program offers the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Elementary Education, leading to teacher licensure in elementary schools and middle schools (grades K-8), along with specialty areas in four concentration-teaching fields: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The program strives to prepare the very best entry-level teachers for all of New Mexico's children; such preparation is enriched by the diverse, contrastive ling.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Sciences  |  Department: Teacher Education  |  Duration: 120 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.) program is a comprehensive program that blends theoretical learning with practical application. Students who successfully complete the B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education will meet the standards necessary for licensure in New Mexico. Program Overview Complete 120 hours, including general education requirements and all program requirements....

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): Students should make an appointment with an academic advisor in the College of Education and Human Sciences for admission purposes. Application Process Completed 15 credit hours applicable toward the Elementary Eduction program from any accredited institution Have a minimum 2.75 GPA in all coursework (including transfer and UNM) Completion of the online application Application Deadlines Fall: February 1 Spring: September 1 NOTE: Changes in State requirements or State reform initiatives in education may require periodic revisions of the curriculum and admissions process.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unm.edu/

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