Early Childhood Multicultural Education
We immerse our students in authentic academic and professional settings, providing them with opportunities to bridge theory and practice and to engage in critical reflection that informs action.
If you’re the type of person who inspires others and likes to make a positive impact, education is a great career choice. For more than a century, New Mexico Highlands University has been the school of choice for generations of students wishing to pursue a teaching career.
Our program provides a solid foundation in the latest education methods and hands-on classroom experience. We also offer a range of specialized majors in minors – early childhood multicultural education, elementary education, special education, secondary education, bilingual education, and ESL – to accommodate students’ passions.
Program at a Glance
New Mexico Highlands University’s Early Childhood Multicultural Education Program offers three pathways:
Associates of Arts Degree
- 69 credits -
Bachelor of Arts Degree with an Age 3 to Grade 3 concentration
- 136-142 credits -
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Birth to Age 4 concentration
- 133-139 credits -
Program Mission and Conceptual Framework
We develop reflective, knowledgeable, and culturally inclusive early childhood education and care leaders who are committed to supporting the diverse communities of New Mexico by providing excellence through authentic and meaning learning experiences that bridge theory and practice.
Vision, Mission and Core Values
School of Education Vision
To be a premier school of education that prepares educators, leaders, and counselors as agents of social change who transform the lives of individuals and communities they serve.
School of Education Mission
We immerse our students in authentic academic and professional settings, providing them with opportunities to bridge theory and practice and to engage in critical reflection that informs action.
School of Education Core Values
We believe that learning is authentic when the learner is immersed in real-world, meaningful experiences that elicit reflection to inform action and that provide rich opportunities to bridge theory and practice.
We embrace critical reflection on self and practice as a way to develop a deep sense of identity and beliefs that ground and continually improve our practices.
We embrace diversity in order to enrich our teaching, research, and advocacy, utilizing a culturally responsive, inclusive, and strengths-based approach that recognizes and builds upon the myriad characteristics of students, faculty, and community. Social Justice - We commit to critical reflection on systemic inequities and to action leading to shifts in policies, practices, and structures that create opportunities for all.
We commit to a culture of continuous improvement of quality and excellence in teaching, research, and service through reflective inquiry and innovation.
We embrace our roles as leaders, advocates, and change agents working to transform systems to be more equitable and responsive to the diverse needs of individuals and communities.
Critical Thinking, Reflective Practice, Ethical Practice, Preparation and Commitment, Professional Development, Authenticity and Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice and Cultural Competency, Communication, Collaboration.
Shape Young Minds. Start Your Teaching Journey Today.
Prepare for a meaningful career in early childhood education with hands-on experience and culturally responsive teaching practices.
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