Elementary Education Graduate Certificate Contact Information and Application Instructions
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| College: | College of Education and Human Sciences | |||
| Department: | Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, and Policy | Hokona Hall-Zuni, Room 121 | (505) 277-4533 | F: (505) 277-0455 |
| Chair: | Cheryl Torrez | catorrez@unm.edu | (505) 277-1169 | F: (505) 277-0455 |
| Graduate Faculty Contact: | Penny Zink | eledgradlicensure@unm.edu | (505) 277-0513 | |
| Staff Advisor: | Katherine Vazquez | teelp@unm.edu | (505) 277-0513 | (505) 277-0455 |
Degrees Offered:
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Elementary Education graduate certificate program at the University of New Mexico. Although Graduate Studies strives to keep this information up-to-date, we still encourage you to visit the program's website to verify application instructions and required materials.
International students (including non-U.S. citizens on a visa) generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM. Please see the Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadline | |
| Summer or Fall Admission | February 1st for best consideration |
| Spring Admission | September 1st for best consideration |
| Applications will continue to be reviewed throughout the year. | |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Program of Interest | College of Education and Human Sciences > Teacher Education/Educational Leadership and Policy > Elementary Education > Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education for K-8 Licensure In the “Faculty Member Preferences Box,” instead of indicating a faculty member, please indicate at which campus you will be attending: Albuquerque, Gallup, or Farmington. |
| Letter of Intent | In your Letter of Intent (1-2 pages in length), you should share your experiences that have led you to become a teacher, your philosophy of education, and characteristics you possess to be an excellent teacher of students in grades K-8. Be sure to include your experiences working with and teaching children ages 5-14, your experiences in multicultural/diverse settings, and your experience with or openness to working with students with special needs. Style of Letter of Intent
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| CV/Resume | Prepare a Resume (1-2 pages in length) that provides us with information about your educational achievements, your employment experiences, and your community and extra-curricular experiences. Please highlight any paid or volunteer experiences in working with children ages 5-14. Your resume represents you as a professional. Please use the template below in constructing your resume.
Educational Experiences:
Employment Experience:
Community and/or Extra-Curricular Experiences: Please list up to three significant extra-curricular and/or community activities, including any offices held. Please list:
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| Recommendations | Provide the names and emails of a minimum of three (3) persons to supply a reference for you. The UNM system will email these persons and request a review of your potential success as a teacher and a letter of recommendation. You may want to list up to 5 names and emails of references, as we cannot review your application until we have 2 completed references. You DO NOT upload these letters of recommendation. You provide accurate email information and as stated above, the UNM system will email these persons. Inform your references they will receive an automated email from UNM. Their prompt response ensures a prompt review of your application. Alert your references that this email will be automatically sent from UNM as soon as you submit your application. Each reference should check Junk and Spam folders if this email is not in their Inbox. |
Contact for Questions and Further Information | |
| Contact | eledgradlicensure@unm.edu 505-277-0513 |
Click here to visit the program website | |
