School of Education

If you dream of helping others reach their potential, a career in education may be for you.

Highlands – an excellent choice

New Mexico Highlands University has been giving teachers real-world skills for more than 100 years – in fact, New Mexico Highlands University began as a teacher’s college! Our affordable tuition rates and small class sizes are just two factors that consistently make New Mexico Highlands University #1 in student satisfaction in New Mexico.

We also offer a range of specialized majors and minors:

Early Childhood Multicultural Education – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@nmhu.edu;

Elementary Educcation – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@nmhu.edu;

Special and Secondary Education – Contact Dr. PJ Sedillo, (505) 891-6933, pjsedillo@nmhu.edu;

Secondary Education – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@nmhu.edu, and

Bilingual and ESL Education – to accommodate rising teachers’ passions – Contact Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela, (505) 891-6907, evalenz@nmhu.edu.

Courses are available on the NMHU’s Main Campus and at NMHU’s Rio Rancho Center – Contact Ms. Christine Duran (505) 891-6903, cdduran@nmhu.edu, or Ms. Cecelia Jaramillo-Griego, (505) 891-6923, cecelia@nmhu.edu; NMHU’s Santa Fe Center – Contact Ms. Mary Angell, (505) 426-2131, angell@nmhu.edu, and NMHU’s Farmington Center – Contact Ms. Sharon Doom, (505) 566-3655, sharondoom@nmhu.edu. 

Accreditation for Teacher Education Programs

All programs offered through the School of Education undergo a strict accreditation process with State and National accreditation bodies to ensure the highest program quality. By clicking on the link above, you can access publicly available data on the various agencies and entities which accredit our programs. Contact Dr. Scott Parkman, (505) 891-6902, sparkman@nmhu.edu.

Job prospects are excellent.

Effective teachers are in high demand across the country, particularly in New Mexico. With a degree in education, our students are prepared for work in public and private schools or to pursue a Graduate Program.

Field Office inquiries:

Main Campus: Mr. Stephen Weatherburn, (505) 454-3108 sjweatherburn@nmhu.edu ; 

Main Campus: Ms. Julia Andrada-Valencia, (505) 454-3382, jaandrada@nmhu.edu, or

Rio Rancho Center: Ms. Janis Taback-Keene, (505) 891-6927, jkeene@nmhu.edu.

Find out more about the Field Office!

Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP)

The Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP) was established in 1993 under the auspices of New Mexico Highlands University. Our mission is to assist communities in improving the quality of education for students, families, educators and community members; to nurture partnerships with other like-minded organizations, regional schools and districts, and our own state educational agency; and provide sustainable professional learning, leadership, and advocacy in support of students, parents/families, pre-service/in-service teachers, and administrators.

CESDP Inquiries:

Rio Rancho Center: Mr. Adrian Sandoval, (505) 891-6904, aisandoval@nmhu.edu, or
Main Campus: Ms. Frances Mares, (505) 454-3367, fmares@nmhu.edu. 

Partnerships with New Mexico Schools

NMHU’s School of Education has a variety of partnerships with NM public schools. These partnerships offer our students great opportunities for gaining clinical teaching experience and help to improve local educational practices. Learn more about our Regional Partnerships Schools (RPS) and Professional Development Schools (PDS).

Partnership with La Cosecha

The NMHU School of Education has a new partnership! Dual Language Education of New Mexico, founders of the internationally recognized La Cosecha Dual Language Conference, has signed an MOU providing attendees to the conference an option of undergraduate or graduate credit through NMHU.

School of Education Licensure Information