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Navajo Technical University
Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371
Crownpoint NM 87313

Phone: 505.387.7401
Fax: 505.786.5644

 

Chinle Instructional Site
PO Box 849, Chinle AZ, 86503
Phone: 928.674.5764
Fax: 928.674.5700

 

Teec Nos Pos Instructional Site
PO Box 1203, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
Phone: 928.656.3600
Fax: 928.656.3596

 

Kirtland Instructional Site
40 Road 6580, Kirtland, NM 87417
Phone: 505.609.5020/5017

 

Zuni Instructional Site
67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327
Phone: 505.782.6010

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The Early Childhood Multicultural Education program provides a transferable associate degree which meets the requirements for articulation with the state of New Mexico and across the Navajo Nation and is a New Mexico state approved program under the NM Department of Education. Upon completion of the core credit hours in the degree program, students may be issued a state certificate from the Children, Youth and Families Department. The state certificate will indicate completion of the required Early Childhood Multicultural Education vocational courses. Students graduating from this program will be able to work in the early childhood educational field and/or pursue various bachelor degrees in the field of Early Childhood education. The program is consistent with the new core curriculum requirements for New Mexico, and incorporates cultural and linguistic standards required by the Navajo Nation. Courses in this program reflect Navajo family home values, beliefs, and experiences. The curriculum prepares students to demonstrate their skills and work effectively with children from birth to age 8 in a variety of settings.

An additional fee for the state-issued certificate required.

Students enrolled in this program must also:

  • Submit a Teacher Education Program application to the Department of Public Education as required for Elementary Teaching (K-3)
  • Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA while in the program

 

Online Program Expectation

Learning online requires access to the Internet and a device (laptop, tablet, etc.). In some courses, you may be required to have additional software, a webcam, etc. If you do not have the technology required for your course, please contact your program advisor to discuss alternatives as soon as possible. Please refer to the Student E-Learning policy, and Student Online Resource, Step 8 for more information.

You also must meet the following admission requirements for online learning:

  1. Possess an aptitude for success in an online learning environment
  2. Exhibit the ability to make a positive contribution to the NTU online learning community.
  3. Successfully Complete the Blackboard Ultra 101 - Student Orientation Course
  4. Complete the Student E-Learning Policies & Procedures Student Acknowledgement Form

 

Early Childhood - Students completing the Early Childhood and Multicultural Education program meet the educational requirement for licensure in the state of New Mexico by passing the New Mexico Praxis Assessments - https://praxisexam.org/praxis/early-childhood-education-5025/ and Arizona by passing the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments - https://www.aepa.nesinc.com/.

In addition, students wanting to be licensed in a different state can also take the National Evaluation Series assessments - https://www.nestest.com/, and with a passing score and conferred Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Multicultural Education from Navajo Technical University will qualify for the state of:

  • Washington
  • Tennessee
  • Massachusetts
  • Wisconsin
  • Illinois
  • Oregon
  • Arizona
  • Missouri
  • California
  • New Mexico
Early Childhood Program
POSITIVE LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION DETERMINATIONSNEGATIVE LICENSURE& CERTIFICATION DETERMINATIONSNO LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION DETERMINATIONS
NTU has determined that our curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state listed below. NTU has determined that our curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the states listed below. NTU has not made a determination that our curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the states listed below.
Arizona (AEPA Assessment), New Mexico (Praxis Assessment),
Arizona, New Mexico, Washington, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Illinois, Oregon, Missouri, and California
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah  

Program Advisor & Licensure Information:
Dr. Cheryl Tom, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
Email: ctom@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.387.7388

ETX - AEPA, PRAXIS, and NES Contact

 

Estimated Cost of Attendance$16,022/academic year
Tuition and Fees $2,402
Room and Board $6,920
Books and Supplies $2,600
Transportation $1,600
Personal/Misc $2,500

 

Degree Checklist (PDF) Enrollment Data

 

 

 

Contact NTU

Navajo Technical University
Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371
Crownpoint, NM 87313

Phone: 505.387.7401
Fax: 505.786.5644


Chinle Instructional Site
PO Box 849, Chinle, AZ 86503

Phone: 928.674.5764
Fax: 928.674.5700


Teec Nos Pos Instructional Site
PO Box 848, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514

Phone: 928.656.3600
Fax: 928.656.3596


Kirtland Instructional Site
40 Road 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 609-5020/5017
(Located off of Highway 64 next to Judy Nelson Elementary School in Kirtland, NM)


Zuni Instructional Site
67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327

Phone: 505.782.6010

 

 

 

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