Online Courses and Programs
Online Programs Nationally Recognized for Affordability and Academic Rigor
COEHS Online Graduate Education programs have been ranked #91 by U.S. News & World Report. These programs include Educational Leadership, Elementary & Secondary Education with a Focus in Teacher Leadership, and Physical Education.
The COEHS Early Childhood Education program is now ranked as the #62 most affordable program in the country by Discover Early Childhood EDU. Discover also recognized the College’s plethora of opportunities offered such as certificates, minors, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in the study of Early Childhood Education.
Golden Paws.
Golden Opportunities.
COEHS faculty have been awarded 22 Golden Paw Certifications since 2015.
The Golden Paw certification recognizes instructors whose courses have surpassed the highest standards of the Online Course Standards Rubric. The full list of recipients can be viewed online at https://cdl.unm.edu/qual-init/ocac-certs.html.
In the lists of online courses below look for the icon followed by the name of the COEHS faculty who attained this certification for the course.
Quality Matters.
Peer-Reviewed Courses.
Several COEHS faculty have completed the QM Higher Education Peer Reviewer Course and assist other faculty in increasing the quality and effectiveness of their online courses.
The earner demonstrated the ability to write helpful recommendations and completed a practice course review applying QM Rubric, Fifth Edition, Specific Review Standards correctly to a real online course.
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Undergraduate Programs and Courses
The Elementary Education program offers the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Elementary Education, leading to teacher licensure in elementary schools and middle schools (grades K-8), along with specialty areas in four concentration-teaching fields: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Introductory Courses
EDUC 1120. Introduction to Education - Marjori Krebs
EDPY 310. Learning in the Classroom - Terri Flowerday
Pre‐Professional Sequence
LLSS 443. Children’s Literature
MSET 365. Technology Integration for Effective Instruction
EDPY 472. Classroom Assessment - Carolyn Hushman
EDUC 330L. Teaching of Reading to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students I (K‐8)
Professional Sequence I
EDUC 333L. Teaching Language Arts K-8
Professional Sequence II
EDUC 321L. Teaching Social Studies (K-8)
EDUC 331L. Teaching of Reading to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students II (K‐8)
SPCD 489. Teaching Exceptional Students in General Education
EDUC 421. Teaching Social Studies K-8
Download the Program of Study to discover how these courses may fit into your program's academic pathway
The curriculum leading to the B.A.Ed. or B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education is designed for students preparing to teach in middle schools, junior high schools, or senior high schools (grades 7-12).
Teaching and Learning Support Requirements
EDPY 303. Human Growth and Development
EDPY 310. Learning in the Classroom - Terri Flowerday
MSET 365. Technology Integration for Effective Instruction
Professional Education Requirements
SPCD 489. Teaching Exceptional Students in General Education
EDUC 438. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field - Frances Vitali
Download the Program of Study to discover how these courses may fit into your program's academic pathway
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Community Health Education degree program prepares students to meet the competencies of the roles and responsibilities of the entry-level Health Education Specialist. This non-teaching degree provides students with a broad-based introduction to community health and prepares them for professional practice in community and tribal health agencies, public health-related organizations, and clinical and workplace settings.
EDPY 303. Human Growth and Development
HLED 1220. Personal Health Management
HLED 2150. Foundations of Health Promotion
HLED 2530. Fundamentals of Human Sexuality
HED 362. Introduction to Health Behavior Theory
HED 371. Introduction to Public and Community Health - Angelica Boyle
HED 383. Principles of Epidemiology
HED 446. Health Promotion Program Planning
HED 451. Prevention Strategies in Community Health
HED 482. Social Determinants and Multicultural Health
HED 495. Field Experience
One Credit Courses
HLED 2130. Consumer Health
HLED 2210. Education for HIV/Aids Prevention
HED 306. Conflict Mediation
HED 310. Injury Prevention
HED 321. Violence Prevention
HED 445. Strategies for Prevention of Substance Abuse
Three Credit Hour Courses
HED 333. Emotional Health and Interpersonal Relationships
HED 477/577. Stress Management - Angelica Boyle
HED 493. Topics: Being & Living Quantum Heal
HED 493. Topics: Thriving with Homeopathy
HED 493. Topics: Integrated Health Coaching
Download the Program of Study to discover how these courses may fit into your program's academic pathway
The Professional Physical Education Program offers majors in Physical Education and Exercise Science. A minor in Athletic Coaching is also available.
EDPY 303. Human Growth and Development
EDPY 310. Learning in the Classroom - Terri Flowerday
EDUC 438. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field - Frances Vitali
PEP 351. Clinical Exercise in Physical Therapy Online
PRPE 2175. Professional Laboratory Experiences
Download the Program of Study to discover how these courses may fit into your program's academic pathway
The Family and Child Studies program focuses on understanding the complex influences, relationships, and ecologies of development across the lifespan. The program prepares students to promote the optimal well-being of families and individuals, recognizing that characteristics and needs of families change across the lifespan and within multiple and diverse contexts.
The Dual License Program prepares pre-service teachers to be teachers and advocates for all children. Pre-service teachers are prepared to work with diverse learning populations where all children are valued members in a school community. Pre-service teachers will be provided with the knowledge and skills that are effective for all learners.
EDPY 303. Human Growth and Development
EDPY 310. Learning in the Classroom - Terri Flowerday
EDUC 321L. Teaching Social Studies (K-8)
EDUC 330L. Teaching of Reading to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students I (K‐8)
EDUC 331L. Teaching of Reading to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students II (K‐8)
EDUC 333L. Teaching Language Arts K-8
LLSS 443. Children’s Literature
MSET 365. Technology Integration for Effective Instruction
SPED 2210. Education of the Exceptional Person
SPED 2220. Exploring Disability, Diversity, and Practice Across Learning Environments [Introduction to Students with Exceptionalities]
The Minor in Human Services is designed for persons interested in the human services disciplines, as well as paraprofessionals who never received formal training in human service delivery. The goal of the minor is to introduce students to the study and practice of Human Services, as well as provide information about careers in fields including counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, and other social service professions.
A 20 credit hour non-teaching undergraduate minor in Special Education is offered. Students should plan to enroll in Special Education courses during the Fall and Spring semesters since courses in this sequence are seldom offered during the Summer session.
Graduate Programs and Courses
The Counselor Education program offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling, which is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The M.A. in Educational Leadership is a fully online program designed to prepare individuals to assume leadership positions in educational organizations. All rely heavily on concepts drawn from the social sciences for insight into leadership behavior, including: Strategic and Political Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership for Learning and Professional Development, Data-Informed Leadership and Leadership in a Diverse Society.
LEAD 501. Educational Leadership in a Democratic Society
LEAD 503. Data-Informed Instructional Leadership
LEAD 509. Leadership and Organizational Change
LEAD 517. Communication for Educational Leaders
LEAD 529. The Adult Learner
LEAD 534. Policy Issues in Education
LEAD 594. Practicum
LEAD 596. Administrative Internship
The Elementary Education, M.A. designed for an applicant who already has a teaching license and may have teaching experience. This individual is interested in furthering his/her professional growth by completing a Master’s degree that incorporates advanced study of specific areas of education such as: elementary education, mathematics education, science education, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, reflective practice, and/or teacher leadership. The program is offered fully online and as an optional Accelerated Online Program (AOP) beginning fall 2021.
This program is for an individual interested in obtaining a K-8 elementary teaching license and completing a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. A student in this program is one who already has a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree.
EDUC 330L. Teaching of Reading to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students I (K‐8)
EDUC 421. Teaching Social Studies K-8
EDUC 500. Research Applications to Education
EDUC 502. Advanced Instructional Strategies - Cheryl Torrez
EDUC 520. Effective Teaching
EDUC 531. Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students II
EDUC 552. Social Justice in Education
EDUC 590. Seminar
EDUC 595. Advanced Field Experiences - Jennifer Gutierrez
SPCD 589. Teaching Exceptional Students in General Education
The Secondary Education Program offers M.A. programs for experienced classroom teachers. Licensed teachers interested in deepening their professional knowledge of teaching and learning can apply for the M.A. in Secondary Education program. The program is offered fully online and as an optional Accelerated Online Program (AOP) beginning fall 2021.
The Secondary Education Program offers licensure programs at the graduate-level. Students seeking licensure as a secondary teacher (grades 7-12) must choose a teaching endorsement in Communicative Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies or World Languages (e.g., Spanish, French and German).
EDPY 303. Human Growth and Development
EDUC 438. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field - Frances Vitali
EDUC 595. Advanced Field Experiences - Jennifer Gutierrez
Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) is a multidisciplinary program committed to: the study of the social and political contexts of education, scholarly inquiry using qualitative, critical, and innovative research methodology, valuing differences of class, race, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age as sources of leadership and expertise, and creating a community of educators devoted to social justice.
EDUC 500. Research Applications to Education
LLSS 500. Issues in Language/Literacy/Sociocultural Studies
The M.S. in Physical Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers with K-12 certification. Through convenient online coursework, students will engage in practically based and personally relevant readings and projects designed to improve their teaching in the classroom with students.
PEP 510. Curriculum Construction in Physical Education
PEP 570. Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education
PEP 571. Assessment and Data Literacy in Physical Education
PEP 583. Socio-political Issues in Teaching Physical Education
PEP 584. Readings in Physical Education
PEP 590. Supervision in Physical Education
The Special Education Program at the, University of New Mexico (UNM), offers graduate work leading to the Master of Arts (MA) to qualified students. The MA student may choose from two concentrations: Concentration I, Intellectual Disability and Severe Disabilities: Studies in Educational Equity for Diverse Exceptional Learners; and Concentration II, Learning and Behavioral Exceptionalities: Studies in Instruction, Curriculum, Collaboration, and Transition of Diverse Learners.
SPCD 501. The Psychology and Education of Exceptional Persons
SPCD 504. Practicum in Special Education
SPCD 524. Advocacy and Empowerment with Individuals with Intellectual or Severe Disability
SPCD 586. Differentiating Reading Instruction in Inclusive Settings for Students with Intellectual Disabilities and Severe Disabilities
Educational Diagnosticians are uniquely qualified to provide skilled educational assessment services to children with disabilities. Using their combined classroom teaching experience and diagnostic skills, Educational Diagnosticians conduct valid, individualized assessments to determine eligibility, develop effective instruction and programming, and monitor student progress.
Physical Education Courses for Everyone
PHED 1140. T: Zumba
PHED 1510. T: Training: Kickboxing
PHED 1620. T: Fitness: Wellness Sleep Better
PHED 1620. T: Fitness: Wellness Sleep Better
PHED 1620. T: Fitness: Wellness Stress Less
PHED 1620. T: Fitness: Wellness Stress Less
PHED 1620. T: Fitness: Intro to Fitness
PHED 1620. T: Fitness: Quick Start Program
PHED 1620. T: Fitness: Wellness
PHED 1620. T: Fitness: Active Lobos
PHED 1620. T: Fitness: At-Home
PHED 1910. T: Outdoor Exp: Life Activities
PHED 2510. T: Training II: Kettlebell
PHED 2996. T: Disc Golf
