New Mexico State University's Alternative Licensure Residency Program is a competitive post-baccalaureate, graduate certificate approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) as a licensure pathway designed to prepare qualified classroom teachers. The NMSU Alternative Licensure Residency Program aims to recruit highly qualified individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and are eligible for a New Mexico alternative license pathway. We seek individuals who will have a positive impact on the social, cultural, emotional, and intellectual growth of children and youth with whom they will work throughout their career. Applicants must be able to collaborate with a mentor teacher throughout the 2024-2025 school year. NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. The application process includes two steps, the first is the successful completion of the application. During step two, eligible applicants will be invited to a 15-minute interview with a small committee via Zoom.

NMSU Alternative Licensure Residency - Teacher Education Program

Samantha Lewis

May 13, 2024

New Mexico State University's Alternative Licensure Residency Program is a competitive post-baccalaureate, graduate certificate approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) as a licensure pathway designed to prepare qualified classroom teachers.

NMSU Alternative Licensure Residency ApplicationNMSU Alternative Licensure Residency Application

The NMSU Alternative Licensure Residency Program aims to recruit highly qualified individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and are eligible for a New Mexico alternative license pathway. We seek individuals who will have a positive impact on the social, cultural, emotional, and intellectual growth of children and youth with whom they will work throughout their career. Applicants must be able to collaborate with a mentor teacher throughout the 2024-2025 school year.

NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. The application process includes two steps, the first is the successful completion of the application. During step two, eligible applicants will be invited to a 15-minute interview with a small committee via Zoom.

Alternative Licensure Residency Program Overview:

  • The Alternative Licensure Residency program features online and in person courses set in a regular 16-week or mini-semester (8-week) course schedule, with university supervisors, and on-site mentor teachers to facilitate on-going field coaching and mentoring. Each resident accepted to the Alternative Licensure Residency program will obtain classroom experience as a resident student teacher by collaborating with a mentor teacher and will meet licensure requirements during the 2024-2025 school year. They will continue receiving mentorship from a district appointed mentor teacher during their first full year as a classroom teacher.

  • ALP Residents will receive a stipend of $35,000 for the 2024-2025 school year, co-teaching experiences with a Level II or Level III mentor teacher, ongoing professional development opportunities, and more. 

  • Successful completion of the Alternative Licensure Residency Program, including passing all courses and meeting district evaluation reviews, will result in an interview for potential employment from the participating district.

  • Residents agree to a minimum of 3 years of employment with their cooperating district as a licensed classroom teacher (contingent on positive district evaluations and completion of NMSU coursework). 

  • Residents may also choose to apply their earned credits towards a master's degree in the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership.

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