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G.C. in Secondary Alternative Licensure

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Program Title

Graduate Certificate in Secondary Alternative Licensure

Degree Designation

Graduate Certificate

Program Type

Graduate Certificate

Program Description

The Secondary Alternative Licensure Graduate Certificate will allow students with at least a Bachelor’s degree to become certified teachers for grades 7-12 in New Mexico schools. Teacher candidates can start teaching on the alternative licensure as soon as they are admitted into the program. The program includes 6 credit hours of upper-level coursework and 12 credit hours of graduate classes.

Note: A grade of C or higher is required to get credit toward an ALP Secondary degree. (this is an institutional requirement for graduate students)
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • EDUC3040
  • EDUC3041
  • EDUC5001
  • EDUC5003
  • EDUC5005
  • EDUC5011

Note: A grade of C or higher is required to get credit toward an ALP Secondary degree. (this is an institutional requirement for graduate students)
Credit Restriction: Credit will be awarded for only one of the cross-listed courses. Students may not earn duplicate credit by taking both versions.