
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is a public community college in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving as an affordable, accessible institution offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs to meet the academic, career, and personal enrichment needs of its diverse community.
SFCC’s mission is to “Empower Students, Strengthen Community,” prioritizing equity, student success, and alignment with regional workforce needs. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs and is known for strong community partnerships and transfer pathways to four-year universities.
SFCC offers teacher preparation through both traditional associate degree programs in education and the Alternative Teacher Licensure Program for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to become licensed teachers.

Certification-only
From 22 to 22 months
Program Duration
In-person, Online
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No
Deadlines
Program Start
Jul. 31, 2026
Jan. 05, 2027
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