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Graduate Programs

M.A. in Elementary Education with Alternative Route to K-8 Licensure
36 Credit Hours

M.A. in Elementary Education for licensed teachers
32+ Credit Hours

Graduate Advisement:
For program information and application materials contact:

Department of Teacher Education
Hokona Hall-Zuni, Room 121
(505) 277-4533
ted@unm.edu
http://ted.unm.edu

A complete paper application packet must be submitted to the Department of Teacher Education.

Application Deadlines

Degrees Offered
M.A. Elementary Education

Professional Prerequisites for Graduate Study

The M.A. in Elementary Education is for those who already hold an elementary teaching license.

The M.A. in Elementary Education with alternative route to K-8 licensure is for those who wish to obtain an elementary teaching license and a master’s degree.

M.A. in Elementary Education with Alternative Route to K-8 Licensure

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 has a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree and who is interested in obtaining a K-8 Elementary teaching license. This is a two-part program leading to Licensure and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. Students complete licensure courses, advanced field experiences through student teaching, and then begin Master’s Degree courses.

*can be taken for Graduate credit with appropriate approvals.

NOTE: Changes in state requirements or state reform initiatives in education may require periodic revisions of the curriculum and admissions process.

M.A. Elementary Education

This degree is designed for an applicant who already has an elementary teaching license and may have teaching experience. This individual is interested in furthering his or her professional growth by completing a Master’s Degree that incorporates advanced study of specific areas of education including advanced study in elementary education, mathematics education, science education, and educational technology.

The M.A. in Elementary Education is designed to be a journey in personal and professional growth. With purposeful work in each of the major content strands: Social Justice, Diversity, and Transformational Practices; Instructional Strategies; Curriculum; Research; Focused Electives; and culminating in the Final Capstone Experience, students will improve their teaching and their thinking about the teaching process, resulting in greater depth of meaning for their students.

Students working under Plan I (thesis) will satisfy the requirements as set forth in preceding parts of the College section of this catalog and other sections describing graduate study.

1. A minimum of 24 hours of course work. (Many Programs of study require more than the minimum).
2. A thesis (minimum 6 hours credit).
3. EDPY 511 or other approved research course (excluding EDUC 500).
4. One curriculum course: MSET 507, EDUC 511, EDUC 542, EDUC 574 or LLSS 582.
5. At least 6 hours of 500-level courses.
6. A minimum of 7 hours in a minor content field.
7. Not more than 5 hours of workshop credit.
8. Oral examination.

1. A minimum of 32 hours of course work. Many Programs of study require more than the minimum.
2. EDUC 500-or one 3-hour problems course EDUC 591).
3. EDUC 500 or EDPY 511.
4. One curriculum course: MSET 507, EDUC 511, EDUC 542, EDUC 574 or LLSS 582.
5. LLSS 583.
6. EDUC 590 or EDUC 579.
7. A minimum of 3-9 hours in a minor content Field.
8. At least 12 hours of 500-level courses.
9. Not more than 8 hours of workshop credit.
10. Written comprehensive examination.

NOTE: Changes in state requirements or state reform initiatives in education may require periodic revisions of the curriculum and admissions process.

M.A. Elementary Education With Early Childhood Education Concentration

Plan 1:  26 hours plus 6 credit hours of thesis plus Final Oral Examination

Plan 2:  32 credit hours including Problems Course EDUC 591.

Master of Arts in Elementary Education Core Requirements:

NOTE: Changes in state requirements or state reform initiatives in education may require periodic revisions of the curriculum and admissions process.

M.A. Elementary Education
Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology (MSET) Concentration Plan I

With the approval of the faculty advisors, students select a support content area in Mathematics, Science, or Educational Technology and complete 12 credit hours of graduate level courses.

M.A. Elementary Education With Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology (MSET) Concentration

MSET offers a concentration for elementary teachers interested in the fields of mathematics, science and educational technology. Students will complete core content classes as determined by their advisor, as well as elective classes in MSET or in the Departments of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Graduate Programs

The University of New Mexico also offers graduate programs developed to assist teachers as they acquire skills and abilities in the classroom. Application to these graduate programs requires licensure or experience in secondary education. Steps in the admission process for MA degrees in Secondary Education can be found at our department website: http://ted.unm.edu/secondary_ma.html. For information on a graduate application contact:

Department of Teacher Education
Hokona Hall-Zuni, Room 121
(505) 277-4533
ted@unm.edu
http://ted.unm.edu

Application Deadlines

 
Applications after these dates will be considered on a needs and space available basis.

M.A. in Secondary Education

Prospective students must apply for admission and be formally admitted by the program faculty. Candidates are required to develop and follow a planned program of studies made up of courses selected with the approval of a faculty advisor. Courses taken without an advisor’s prior approval may not be accepted toward completion of the M.A. degree.

Specialty areas in bilingual, educational technology, language arts, mathematics, middle school, science, social studies and teaching English as a second language (TESOL/ESL) as well as general secondary education are offered by the secondary faculty. Contact designated specialty area office listed above. Note that some of these areas are offered within the M.A. in Secondary Education or the Ph.D./Ed.D. in Multicultural Teacher and Childhood Education. Other areas are offered within the M.A. or Ph.D. in Language Literacy Sociocultural Studies (LLSS).

The program is offered under the general requirements of Plan I (with thesis) or Plan II (without thesis) described in other sections of this Catalog. Plan I requires a minimum of 24 semester hours plus thesis. Plan II requires a minimum of 32 semester hours and a written exam. A minor of 15 hours in a subject taught in the secondary schools is recommended. Minor work distributed among other areas of education is permissible with the advisor’s consent.

Curriculum Requirements for Plan I and Plan II

1. All students must complete the M.A. core, which consists of classes in: a) educational research; b) curricular studies; c) pedagogical practices; d) educational diversity; and e) a synthesis capstone seminar.
2. Students considering a Plan I program must consult with a faculty advisor for an appropriate completion to their program.
3. A written examination must be successfully completed for all students in a Plan II program.
4. Not more than 4 hours of problems (591) may be a part of the program.

NOTE: Changes in state requirements or state reform initiatives in education may require periodic revisions of the curriculum and admissions process.

Master of Arts Program with Licensure (Plan II only)

Students holding a bachelor’s degree without a professional education background are eligible for the Master’s with licensure. Students should meet with a faculty advisor about the 45-hour Master’s in Secondary Education Program with Licensure. A 15-hour overlap between the basic licensure requirements and the Master’s degree program is permitted, with the approval of the faculty advisor. Any student who wishes to work toward teacher licensure in Secondary Education must be formally admitted to the graduate program and the licensure plan.

Basic Requirements, all M.A. applicants
In order to be admitted to the M.A. in Secondary Education with licensure, you must

1. meet graduate school and program requirements, including an overall GPA of 3.0.
2. meet teaching field requirements; including a 2.5 content area GPA and sufficient course work in the content area.
3. register for, take and pass the Basic Skills section of the New Mexico Teacher Assessment. The second and third sections, the Assessments of Teacher Competency and Content Knowledge, may be completed during or after your field experience courses.

If you do not meet these requirements but wish to apply, meet with the Secondary Education Faculty member who is the advisor for your chosen content-teaching field.

Formal admission to graduate status occurs concurrently with admission to Secondary Education.

Application packets are available in the Department of Teacher Education.

Curriculum Requirements for Master’s Degree and Licensure (45 hours)

Standard Licensure Component (24 hours):

  
Optional Alternative Licensure Component (18 hours):

All students pursuing a Master’s degree program with licensure must complete a core of graduate courses, including classes in: a) educational research; b) curricular studies in a general or specialty area; c) pedagogical practices in a general or specialty area; d) educational diversity; and e) synthesis seminar. Students may also complete up to 6 hours or more in related coursework. More information is available on applicable courses from Secondary Education Faculty Advisors and the programs of study. Students must consult with a secondary education faculty advisor and complete an approved program of studies early in their program.

M.A. Elementary Education With Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology (MSET) Concentration

MSET offers a concentration for secondary teachers interested in the fields of mathematics, science and educational technology. Students will complete core content classes as determined by their advisor, as well as elective classes in MSET or in the Departments of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Graduate Degrees and Post-Master’s Certificates

Ph.D.
Ed.D.
Ed. Spec.

Multicultural Teacher and Childhood Education Doctoral Degree

The Ph.D. and the Ed.D. in Multicultural Teacher and Childhood Education are offered in the Department of Teacher Education. This degree provides for the study of teaching and curriculum and instruction in multicultural settings. Both the Ph.D. and Ed.D. and require a core of Foundational Studies, Curriculum Theory, Pedagogy in Teacher Education, Technology and Teacher Education and Multicultural Education.

Applications: In addition to all materials required by the University of New Mexico Office of Admissions, the following must be submitted directly to the Department of Teacher Education: five letters of recommendation, a letter of intent, a professional writing sample, official copies of transcripts, GRE scores, and a curriculum vitae/resume.

Admission Requirements:

1. Meet graduate school and program requirements, including an overall GPA of 3.0;
2. Hold a valid teaching license and three (3) years of teaching in K-12 settings;
3. A Master’s degree in education or related field; 4) GRE Scores;
4. Evidence of potential to conduct scholarly research and academic writing.

A complete paper application packet must be submitted to the department of Teacher Education.

  
Degree Requirements: The doctoral program requires 72 hours of coursework (not including the dissertation) comprised of 48 hours in the major doctoral core and 24 hours in a focused support area that will draw from academic areas outside of the College. Details for other requirements can be found in the College of Education’s description of Doctoral Programs. A midpoint evaluation is completed at 24 credit hours.

For more information contact:
Department of Teacher Education
Hokona Hall-Zuni, Room 121
(505) 277-4533
ted@unm.edu
http://ted.unm.edu

Educational Specialist Certificate

An Educational Specialist Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction is offered for practitioners interested in studies beyond the master’s level, but not in a doctoral program. The certificate is intended to deepen knowledge and experiences in one area of interest to strengthen a practitioner’s contributions to schools, communities, and educational agencies. The certificate requires 30 hours beyond the master’s degree. Courses taken in this certificate program may not be transferred to the doctoral degree.

For more information contact:
Department of Teacher Education
Hokona Hall-Zuni, Room 121
(505) 277-4533
ted@unm.edu
http://ted.unm.edu

Department of Teacher Education Courses

Courses in the Teacher Education Program for Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Multicultural Teacher and Childhood Education use two course subject codes: EDUC (Education) and MSET (Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology).