Welcome to the College of Education

Greetings from Silver City, New Mexico and the College of Education at Western New Mexico University! Western has a long and distinctive reputation in the southwest for the preparation of educators; we have been pioneering teacher education since 1893. Prospective students frequently ask me why WNMU is the best choice for educator preparation. Here are just a few of the reasons that WNMU College of Education is a great place to grow.

The Western New Mexico University College of Education

is proud to announce

The Top Ten Reasons for enrolling in our education programs.

Western New Mexico University is ...

1.      Where a nationally accredited teacher education program thrives. We are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) at the national and state levels.

2.      Where you will interact with culturally diverse and well-qualified faculty and students.

3.      Where the graduation requirements exceed state and national accreditation standards.

4.      Where your clinical field experience will include multi-level and multi-discipline practice.

5.      Where our students receive individualized advice and attention from our full-time faculty.

6.      Where our students enjoy living in a unique multicultural and bilingual community, which is rich in art and history.

7.      Where students with children will have access to quality child care at a nationally recognized Child Development Center.

8.      Where the focus on Teaching and Learning is shared by some of the best friends you will ever make.

9.      Where small town living still exists, yet big city excitement is just a short drive away (in Tucson, Albuquerque, and El Paso).

10.  Where our climate and natural surroundings offer terrific opportunities for cycling, hiking, camping, and serious athletic training.

Now that you know why so many others have come to Western New Mexico University School of Education, perhaps you’ll want to join us.

Give us a call, come visit, and I will personally see that you are given the courtesy you deserve.

Contact us at 575-538-6416

Last updated: September 07, 2012