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The
current BA degree in Elementary Education is a collaborative program
with Arizona State University. Upon completion of the coursework, a
graduate will be qualified to teach in K-8 classrooms and fulfill the
requirements for Arizona ESL and SEI endorsements. Reciprocity exists
between New Mexico and Arizona so applicants from New Mexico are
encouraged to apply. Additional courses need to be taken for
bilingual endorsement in Arizona. Our program offers the degree
through approaches that promote Diné philosophy, culture,
history, language and literacy. The program aims to develop teachers
with the necessary values, knowledge, skills, and confidence so that
they may promote children's academic skills and cultural identities
in Navajo and English.
Admission
Criteria:
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Completion
of approximately 56 hours of appropriate and transferable coursework
at the freshman-sophomore level with a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or better, including ENG 101, ENG 102, MTH 114, at least one
science with lab course, NAV 211 with an average of "C" or
better, and ideally by having successfully completed all Navajo
language courses.
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Submission
of a complete application packet.
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Recommendation
of acceptance after interview conducted by committee.
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Fingerprint
clearance and other initial
requirements such as MMR,
etc. A list is available on the link provided.
Application
for admission can begin in August one year prior to starting Fall
cohort classes. This is most desirable for scholarship purposes.
Final date for application submission to enter a new Fall Cohort is
June 1 of the entry year. Faculty
Advisors are available to support
students. Please call 928.724.6699 with any questions.
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