School of Education

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.

Job prospects

Good teachers are in high demand across the country. With a degree in education, our students are prepared for work in public and private schools or to pursue a graduate degree.

Highlands: an excellent choice

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

Courses in this program are available on the main campus and at Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and Farmington.

Initial contacts and inquiries:

Undergraduate Students: Julia Andrada jaandrada@nmhu.edu 505-454-3382
Graduate Students: Jammae Valencia jdvalencia@nmhu.edu 505-426-2247
ACTP (Alternative Program) Students: Ronnette Ortiz raortiz@nmhu.edu 505-891-6932

Field Office inquiries:

Main Campus: Stephen Weatherburn sjweatherburn@nmhu.edu 505-454-3108
Rio Rancho Center: Janis Taback-Keene jkeene@nmhu.edu 505-891-6927 [msg] Find out more about the Field Office!

Need a little help with funds for school?

Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship

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