Alternative Licensure
ALP Application
Three program tracks
The Alternative Licensure Program for Teachers provides a course of study leading to teacher licensure in three areas:
- Elementary (K-8) (13.1290)
- Secondary (7-12) (13.1291)
- Special Education (K-12) (13.1289)
Eligibility requirements
- Bachelor's degree including 30 credit hours in a particular field, or
- Master's degree including 12 graduate-level credit hours in a particular field, or
- Doctorate degree in a particular field.
Testing requirements
After admission into the program and during the first semester of enrollment, you must pass the NMTA Assessment of Teacher Basic Skills. Other assessments are required for teacher licensure.
- New Mexico Assessment of Teacher Competency (Elementary or Secondary).
- New Mexico Content Knowledge Assessment (Elementary, Middle-level, or Secondary).
Related information
- Tracks and degree plans
- Establishing a PED licensure file
- Courses
- Field Experience/Clinical Practice
- Faculty
- Program costs
- Financial aid
- How to apply
- Contact person
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