Licensure Opportunities
Licenses in the State of New Mexico
NMPED How to Apply for a License
Licensure Options
Alternative Licensure
Looking to become a teacher, but your Bachelor's Degree is not in education? An Alternative licensure program is your perfect pathway. Take a look at our Alternative Licensure Brochure (PDF), or visit NMPED Alternative Educator Prep Program for more information.
Requirements:
- Official Sealed Transcripts reflecting a Bachelor's Degree
- Letter of acceptance into an approved program
- Proof of passage of Praxis Exams (Core Academic Skills for Educators)
Post-Secondary Experience
If you are a teacher at the college level and have worked a minimum of 5 years you could qualify for a teaching license. Visit NMPED Post-Secondary Experience Pathway for more information.
Requirements:
- Official Sealed Transcripts reflecting a Bachelor's Degree
- Verification of Experience from College/University
- Proof of registration for Teaching of Reading course(s)
Reciprocity
If you possess a current, valid standard teaching license from another State/Country you could be eligible to reciprocate your license. Visit NMPED to apply, renew, or reciprocate a License.
Requirements:
- Official Sealed Transcripts reflecting a Bachelor's Degree
- Copy of current standard teaching license
- Out-of-State Verification of Experience form
Questions
Contact APS Human Resources Licensure by email at licensure@aps.edu or by phone at (505) 889-4846. Or come and visit us at 6400 Uptown NE, Suite 210E, Albuquerque, NM 87110.