General education and professional education are similar for all degree programs in the College of Education. The B.S. Elementary Education degree embeds the Bilingual/TESL endorsements. Note: For certification in the State of New Mexico the Bilingual/TESL endorsements require 6 credits of a language other than English. Additional teaching fields/concentrations will require credits beyond 120. Students should meet with the College of Education Educational Support and Resource Center to discuss additional teaching fields/concentrations requirements.<br><br>Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 132 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.