General Science

(Elementary only)

• Biology Courses: (8)

• BIOL 1110 - Biology for Diversity of Life Credit Hours: 3
• BIOL 1110L - Biology for Diversity of Life Lab Credit Hours: 1

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• BIOL 1140 - Biology for Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3
• BIOL 1140L - Biology for Health Sciences Lab Credit Hours: 1

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• BIOL 301 - Ecology Credit Hours: 3
• BIOL 303 - Ecology Lab Credit Hours: 1

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• Chemisty Courses: (4)

• CHEM 1120 - Introduction to Chemistry (non majors) Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 1120L - Introduction to Chemistry (non majors) Lab Credit Hours: 1

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• Geology Courses: (8)

• GEOL 1110 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: 3
• GEOL 1110L - Physical Geology Lab Credit Hours: 1

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• GEOL 2130 - Introduction to Meteorology Credit Hours: 3
• GEOL 2130L - Introduction to Meteorology Lab Credit Hours: 1

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• Physics Courses: (4)

• PHYS 1230 - Algebra-based Physics I Credit Hours: 3
• PHYS 1230L - Algebra-based Physics I Lab Credit Hours: 1

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• Physical Science: (4)

• ASTR 1115 - Introduction to Astronomy (LEC) Credit Hours: 3
• ASTR 1115L - Introduction to Astronomy (LEC) Lab Credit Hours: 1

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• Capstone Course: (3)

• BIOL 450 - Methods of Teaching Science Credit Hours: 3
• GEOL 450 - Methods of Teaching Science Credit Hours: 3
• PHSC 450 - Methods of Teaching Science Credit Hours: 3

Elementary/Secondary Education Teaching Endorsement Fields (24-36)

For Elementary Education New Mexico State Licensure, students must qualify for a competency based teaching field (24-36 credits). To be licensed in New Mexico, you must pass the PRAXIS Teaching Reading Elementary test (5205).