Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Birth- 3rd Grade Teacher Concentration
and
New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Multicultural Education
Transfer Agreement
Fall 2015– Summer 2016
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Students completing the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Birth-3rd Grade Teacher Concentration at Central
New Mexico Community College can apply those credits and courses directly toward the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Multicultural
Education at New Mexico Highlands University.
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Upon completion of the coursework prescribed within this transfer agreement, students will have earned an A.A. in Early Childhood
Multicultural Education, Birth-3rd Grade Teacher Concentration, guaranteed admissions to NMHU, classified as a junior, complete
appropriate prerequisites for Junior standing in the B.A. in Early Childhood Multicultural Education degree program, and have the NMHU
institutional Physical Education and Language Competency core requirements waived.
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In addition, the remaining requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Multicultural Education can be completed at NMHU’s
Rio Rancho Campus. For more information please contact Laura LaCour-Johnson, Recruiter/Specialist at [email protected] or
(505)891-6915.
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This Transfer Agreement has been developed for students that will be transferring within the listed academic year, Fall 2015/Summer 2016.
For students that are pursuing transfer in Fall of 2016 and beyond, it is recommended that you meet with a CNM and/or NMHU advisor to
prepare for the appropriate program adjustments.
Central New Mexico Community College
New Mexico Highlands University
Associate of Arts
Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Birth-3rd Grade Teacher
Concentration
(64 credit hours)
Bachelor of Arts
Early Childhood Multicultural Education
(137 credit hours)
Oral and Written Communication
Complete 9 credit hours. To include ENGL 1101 & ENGL 1102 and one communications course.
ENG 1101 College Writing (3)
AND
ENG 1102 Analytic and Argumentative Writing (3)
AND
COMM 1130 Public Speaking
OR
1
COMM 2221 Interpersonal Communication Studies (3)
OR
1
COMM 2270 Communication Studies for Teachers (3)
ENG 111 Freshman Composition I (3)
AND
ENG 112 Freshman Composition II (3)
AND
Mart 124 Public Speaking (3)
OR
1
COMM Elective
OR
1
COMM Elective
Mathematics
Complete 3 credit hours
MATH 1110 Math for Elementary Teachers I (3)
*Recommended
OR
MATH 1115 Math for Elementary Teachers II (3)
*Recommended
OR
MATH 1315 College Algebra (3)
MATH 115 Math for Elementary Teachers I (3)
*Recommended
OR
MATH 130 Math for Elementary Teachers II (3)
*Recommended
OR
MATH 140 College Algebra (3)
Laboratory Sciences
Complete 8 credit hours, class must include at least 1cr hour lab
ASTR 1110 Introduction to Astronomy II (3)
ASTR 1192 Astronomy Lab (1)
BIO 1010 Biology for Non-Majors (3)
BIO 1092 Biology for Non-Majors Lab (1)
CNM A.A. in ECME; Birth to 3rd Grade Teacher Concentration to NMHU B.A. in ECME
Courses listed within CNM’s Laboratory Science General Core list satisfy
NMHU’s Laboratory Science 8 credit hour (to include at least 1 lab hour)
requirement.
BIO 1110 Environmental Science (3)
BIO 1192 Environmental Science Lab (1)
BIO 1310 Human Anatomy and Physiology for Non-Majors (3)
BIO 1392 Human Anatomy and Physiology for Non-Majors Lab (1)
BIO 1410 Biology for Health Sciences (3)
BIO 1492 Biology for Health Sciences Lab (1)
BIO 1510/1592 Molecular and Cell Biology with Lab (4)
BIO 1610/1692 Genetics with Lab (4)
BIO 2110 Microbiology (3)
BIO 2192 Microbiology Lab (1)
BIO 2410/2492 Ecology and Evolution w/ Lab (4)
BIO 2510/2592 Plant & Animal Form and Function with Lab (4)
NS 1010 Physical Science for Teachers (4)
NS 1015 Life Science for Teachers (4)
NS 2010 Environmental Science for Teachers (4)
CHEM 1010 Chemistry in our Communities (3)
CHEM 1092 Chemistry in our Communities Lab (1)
CHEM 1410 Introduction to Chemistry (3)
CHEM 1492 Introduction to Chemistry Lab (1)
CHEM 1710 General Chemistry I (3)
CHEM 1792 General Chemistry I (1)
CHEM 1810 General Chemistry II (3)
CHEM 1892 General Chemistry II (1)
CHEM 2710 Organic Chemistry I (3)
CHEM 2792 Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)
EPS 1101 Introduction to Geology (3)
EPS 1192 Introduction to Geology Lab (1)
GEOG 1101 Physical Geography (3)
GEOG 1192 Physical Geography Lab (1)
PHYS 1010 Introduction to Physics (3)
PHYS 1092 Introduction to Physics Lab (1)
PHYS 1510 Physics I (4)
PHYS 1592 Physics I Lab (1)
PHYS 1610 Physics II (4)
PHYS 1692 Physics II (1)
PHYS 1710 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (4)
PHYS 1792 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab (1)
PHYS 1810 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (4)
PHYS 1892 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab (1)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Complete 6 credit hours; select from two different subject areas
Courses listed within CNM’s Social and Behavioral Sciences General
Core list satisfy NMHU’s Social/Behavioral 3 credit hour requirement.
ANTH 1101 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
ANTH 1130 Cultures of the World (3)
ECON 2200 Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 2201 Microeconomics (3)
PSCI 1110 The Political World (3)
PSCI 2200 U.S. Politics (3)
PSCI 2220 Comparative Government & Politics (3)
PSCI 2240 International Politics (3)
PSY 1105 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Humanities
Complete 3 credit hours from options
HIST 1101 Western Civilization I (3)
HIST 1102 Western Civilization II (3)
HIST 2260 History of New Mexico (3)
CNM A.A. in ECME; Birth to 3rd Grade Teacher Concentration to NMHU B.A. in ECME
Courses listed within CNM’s Humanities General Core list satisfy CNM’s
Humanities 3 credit hour requirement. In addition, the courses listed also
fulfill NMHU History Course requirements. For more information, please
contact a CNM advisor and/or a NMHU Rio Rancho Campus Advisor.
Fine Arts
Complete 3 credit hours from options
Courses listed within CNM’s Fine Arts General Core list satisfy NMHU’s
Fine Arts 3 credit hour requirement.
ARTH 1101 Introduction to Art (3)
ARTH 2201 History of Art I (3)
ARTH 2202 History of Art II (3)
ARTH 2250 Modern Art (3)
ARTH 2251 Art of the American Southwest (3)
MUS 1139 Early Music Appreciation (3)
MUS 1140 Modern Music Appreciation (3)
THEA 1122 Introduction to Theatre (3)
ECME Requirements
Complete 32 credit hours
2
EDUC 2265 Computers in Schools (3)
OR
IT 1010 Computer Concepts and Software Applications (3)
2
ECME 1102 Professionalism (2)
ECME 1108 Health, Safety & Nutrition (2)
2
ECME 1104 Child Growth & Development and Learning (3)
2
ECME 2206 Family & Community Collaboration (3)
2
ECME 1109 Curriculum Development through Play: Birth-Age 4 (3)
2
ECME 1190 Curriculum Development through Play Practicum (2)
2
ECME 2214 Guiding Young Children (3)
2
ECME 2212 Curriculum Development & Implementation: Age 3 - Grade
-3 (3)
2
ECME 2290 Curriculum Development & Implementation II Practicum (2)
2
ECME 2201 Intro to Language, Literacy & reading (3)
2
ECME 2204 Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Programs (3)
2
GNED 444 Computer Apps in Education (3)
OR
MIS 145 Microcomputer Applications in Business (3)
2
ECME 300 Professionalism (2)
2
ECME 301 Health, Safety & Nutrition (2)
2
ECME 302 Child Growth, Development & Learning (3)
2
ECME 303 Family & Community Collaboration I (3)
2
ECME 304 Curriculum Development & Implementation I (3)
2
ECME 332 Curriculum Development & Implementation Practicum I (2)
2
ECME 305 Guiding Young Children (3)
2
ECME 306 Curriculum Development & Implementation II (3)
2
ECME 334 Curriculum Development & Implementation Practicum II (2)
ECME 315 Introduction to Reading & Literacy Development (3)
2
ECME 328 Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Programs I (3)
2
Additional NMHU B.A. in ECME program requirements offered by CNM
Courses listed in this section are optional, they are additional courses offered by CNM that apply to NMHU’s ECME BA program. Courses are not
required for completion of the AA in ECME, Birth-3rd Grade Teacher Concentration
HIST 1161 History of the United States I (3)
HIST 201 U.S. History to 1865 (3)
HIST 1162 History of the United States II (3)
HIST 202 U.S. History from 1865 (3)
HIST 2260 History of New Mexico (3)
HIST 215 History of New Mexico (3)
MATH 1115 Math for Elementary Teachers II (3)
MATH 1330 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
OR
MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra (3)
MATH 130 Math for Elementary School Teachers II (3)
MATH 145 Introduction to Statistics (3)
OR
MATH 120 Intermediate Algebra (3)
3
Fine Arts Course (3)
Fine Arts course (3)
3
Laboratory Science course with Lab (4)
Laboratory Science with Lab(4)
*See Laboratory Science section above to view course options
1
COMM 2221 Interpersonal Communications and COMM 2270 Communication Studies for Teachers options will satisfy NMHU Communications core
requirements.
2
All CNM courses with 300+ NMHU equivalents (ex. ECME 1102 = ECME 300), will satisfy course requirement, but will not fulfill upper division
requirements. Upon transfer, student will have enough upper division prescribed course and Upper Division Elective options to fulfill NMHU’s upper
division degree program requirement.
3
To select appropriate course please meet with an Advisor.
Signatures on File
CNM A.A. in ECME; Birth to 3rd Grade Teacher Concentration to NMHU B.A. in ECME
EARLY CHILDHOOD MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
BIRTH TO AGE FOUR
MAJOR
REQUIRED COURSES
Course No.
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECME 300
Professionalism
2
Spring (Odd years)
ECME 301
Health, Safety & Nutrition
2
Spring (Odd years)
ECME 302
Child Growth, Development, and Learning
3
Fall (Odd years)
ECME 303
Family & Community Collaboration
3
Spring (Odd years)
Curriculum Development Thru Play: Birth to 4 years
3
Spring (Even years)
ECME 304
Terms Offered
(Co-requisite: ECME 332)
ECME 305
Guiding Young Children
3
Spring (Even years)
ECME 306
Curriculum Development & Implementation: Age 3 thru
Grade 3 (Co-requisite: ECME 334)
3
Fall (Even years)
ECME 315
Introduction to Language Literacy and Reading
3
Fall (Odd years)
ECME 328
Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Programs
3
Fall (Odd years)
Curriculum Development & Implementation thru Play Practicum
2
Spring (Even years)
Curriculum Development & Implementation Practicum:
Age 3 thru Grade 3 (Co-requisite: ECME 306)
2
Fall (Even years)
ECME 403
Family Language and Culture
3
Summer
ECME 417
Emergent Literacy
3
Spring (Odd years)
ECME 420
Research in Child Growth, Development, & Learning
3
Fall
ECME 424
Integrated Curriculum: Birth to Age 4
4
Fall (Odd years)
2
Fall (Odd years)
ECME 332
(Co-requisite: ECME 304)
ECME 334
(Co-requisite: ECME 425)
ECME 425
Integrated Curriculum Practicum
(Co-requisite: ECME 424)
CNM A.A. in ECME; Birth to 3rd Grade Teacher Concentration to NMHU B.A. in ECME
ECME 428
Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Programs II
3
Spring
ECME 431
Advanced Caregiving Infants and Toddlers
3
Spring (Even years)
Course No.
Course Title
ECME 482
Young Children with Diverse Abilities
Credit Hours
Terms Offered
3
Summer
The following courses are to be taken concurrently: (12 credit hours)
ECME 452
Early Childhood Education Student Teaching
9
Fall and Spring
GNED 445
Knowledge of the Profession
3
Fall and Spring
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS:
65
Important Notes to Students:
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Admissions. Complete Admission to the School of Education on Chalk and Wire.
Major. All Early Childhood Multicultural Education students must confer with an ECME Advisor in selecting the Major.
Minor. Early Childhood Multicultural Education is a comprehensive Major. No Minor is required.
NES (National Evaluation Series). Students must pass the Essential Academic Skills section of the NES to be admitted to the
School of Education. Students must pass the NES Teacher Competency Early Childhood to receive New Mexico Teacher
Licensure in Early Childhood Education (Not required for graduation). Students are encouraged to take GNED 210 Test
Preparation.
Courses listed above do not reflect the sequence in which they should be taken.
There are General Education Core and Extended Core Requirements in addition to the ECME Major requirements.
Mission Statement
The NMHU School of Education prepares teachers, counselors, and administrators for diverse and inclusive environments through
excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Revised: 7/2014
CNM A.A. in ECME; Birth to 3rd Grade Teacher Concentration to NMHU B.A. in ECME