A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. The Elementary Education program offers an undergraduate degree for those interested in teaching grades K-8. Graduates will be prepared to become a licensed teacher in New Mexico.<br><br>Our program at the UNM College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS) strives to prepare the very best teachers for all of New Mexico's children; such preparation is enriched by the diverse cultural and linguistic communities of the region.<br><br>If you are seeking to make an everlasting positive impact as an educator on students, families, and communities, then you have come to the right place You will receive excellent instruction, participate in meaningful field experiences, and be provided with an abundance of support from faculty and staff along the way to becoming a high quality teacher.