Northern New Mexico College Teacher Prep & Licensure

Northern New Mexico College

About

Teacher Education at Northern will help you become a confident, creative teacher who thrives in multicultural and multilingual classrooms. The program combines strong theoretical foundations with practical, real-world experience to develop critical and adaptive thinking. It is designed to support the needs identified in the Yazzie/Martinez findings. All education courses are delivered online by certified faculty.

College or University
Espanola

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Program Highlights:

100 percent online programs for flexible, accessible learning
Designated Minority Serving Institution
Established Teacher Residency Program offering real-world classroom experience

Programs

Community College Pathways

Early Childhood Education AA/BA + Licensure

From 48 to 72 months
Program Duration
Online
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program

Program Info

If you enjoy working with young children—from infants to third graders—and want to make a positive impact, Northern’s Early Childhood Education program is an excellent choice for you. This program helps you develop the skills needed to support children’s learning and development from age three through third grade. It begins with foundational coursework and progresses to more advanced studies. The unique stackable AA to BA pathway allows you to smoothly transition from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree without repeating courses.

Accredited by the New Mexico Public Education Department and the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation, this program prepares you to earn your New Mexico teaching license in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K through grade 3).

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Aug. 08, 2026
Fall
May 23, 2027
Summer

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Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Northern New Mexico College have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Northern New Mexico College to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

Up to $6,000

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

The Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship offers up to $6,000 per academic year for up to five years, provided you meet the eligibility requirements and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

$35,000

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

The Teacher Residency Program requires you to apply and meet specific program criteria. It includes a $35,000 stipend.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education Pre-K-3

Tuition for Online Programs

Credit Hours	Cost
1-11 hours (part-time)	$295 per credit
12-18 hours (full-time)	$3,540 per semester
18+ hours	$295 per credit

Credit Hours	Cost
1-9 hours	$5 per credit
10+ hours	$295 per credit

Credit Hours	Cost
1-11 hours (part-time)	$320 per credit
12-18 hours (full-time)	$3,840 per semester

Stats

Gender

Male
Female

26%

74%

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races

34%

55%

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