Earn Your Education Degree Online @Northern!
Teacher Education at Northern prepares students to become teachers who thrive in multicultural and multilingual settings. We provide theoretical foundations and practical applications that encourage students to think creatively and critically. The programs are designed to support and address the Yazzie/Martinez findings. All education coursework is delivered in an online format by certified faculty.
When seeking a college degree in Education, Northern New Mexico College is an excellent choice.
The Bachelor of Arts programs in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Elementary Education (ELEM); and the Alternative Licensure Programs (ALP) in Elementary, Secondary and Special Education are accredited by the New Mexico Public Education Department (Spring 2022) and by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in (April 2024).
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Celebrating CAEP Accreditation!
We are proud to announce that the Teacher Education Department at Northern New Mexico College has achieved accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), approved under the CAEP Accreditation Standards – rigorous, nationally recognized criteria developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation programs.
“These institutions meet high standards so that their students receive an education that prepares them to succeed in a diverse range of classrooms after they graduate,” said CAEP President Dr. Christopher A. Koch. “Seeking CAEP Accreditation is a significant commitment on the part of an educator preparation provider.”
Great Scholarships for Teacher Education Students
Pursuing a career in education is both a noble and rewarding path, and at Northern New Mexico College, we are committed to supporting our future educators. We strongly encourage all students to explore and apply for scholarships that can help ease the financial burden of their educational journey. Below are several scholarship opportunities specifically designed to assist teacher education students.
Teacher Residency Program
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) is enhancing teacher preparation to address staffing shortages by increasing diversity, strengthening clinical practice, and addressing educational inequities from the Yazzie/Martinez case. Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) partners with NMPED to support teacher residency candidates through a structured two-semester placement with a master teacher, progressively building classroom responsibilities to ensure candidates are well-prepared for their roles.
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