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Northern New Mexico College

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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

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application

Program Highlights:

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

Certification-only

Alternative Licensure Program

  • Online

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program

Program Info

If you already have a college degree and want to become a teacher, Northern’s Alternative Licensure Program offers a fully online, flexible path to licensure. Designed for career changers with a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, this program helps you earn a New Mexico teaching license in elementary, secondary or special education. You’ll complete the required coursework and pass the state teacher exams to qualify for licensure.

The Alternative Licensure Program is accredited by the New Mexico Public Education Department and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, ensuring it meets state standards and provides high-quality training.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Aug. 08, 2025

    Fall

  • May 23, 2026

    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

Certifications

Elementary Education K-8
General 7-12
Special Education K-12

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

    5%

    3%

    0%

    34%

    0%

    55%

    3%

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