N.M. Admin. Code § 6.64.5.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 6.64.5.8 - REQUIREMENTS

A. Beginning teachers seeking an endorsement in science to an initial level 1 New Mexico teaching license, must satisfy all of the requirements of the license as provided in (PED) rule for that license, which includes, among other requirements, 24-36 semester hours in science and passage of a content area test in science.

B. Teachers seeking to add an endorsement in science to an existing New Mexico teaching license of any level shall meet one of the following requirements:

(1) pass the content knowledge test(s) of the New Mexico teacher assessments as provided in 6.60.5.8 NMAC, or predecessor New Mexico teacher licensure examination or accepted comparable licensure test(s) from another state in science; or

(2) successfully complete an undergraduate academic major 24-36 semester hours, or coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major or a graduate degree in science; or

(3) obtain certification in science for the appropriate grade level of New Mexico licensure from the national board for professional teaching standards.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.64.5.8

01-14-00; 6.64.5.8 NMAC - Rn, 6 NMAC 4.7.1.4.8 & A, 07-31-01; A, 09-30-03; A, 06-30-06; A, 10-31-07