Graduate Program

The Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy offers degrees in the following graduate programs:


Degrees and Certificates Offered

Educational Leadership

  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (M.A.)
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
  • Education Specialist Certificate in Educational Leadership (Ed.Spc.)

Elementary Education

  • Master of Arts in Elementary Education (M.A.)
    Concentration: Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology.

Secondary Education

  • Master of Arts in Secondary Education (M.A.)
    Concentration: Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology.

Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education

  • Doctor of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education (Ed.D.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education (Ph.D.)
    Concentration: Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology.
  • Education Specialist Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.Spc.)
    Concentration: Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology.

Educational Leadership

The degree and certificate programs in Educational Leadership are designed to prepare individuals to assume leadership positions in educational organizations. All rely heavily on concepts drawn from the social sciences for insight into leadership behavior, including: Strategic and Political Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership for Learning and Professional Development, Data-Informed Leadership and Leadership in a Diverse Society.

Application Deadlines
Ed.D.  
Summer entry February 1
M.A., Ed.Spc.
Spring semester October 1
Fall semester April 1


Note:
 Administrative Internships usually follow a Fall-Spring sequence.

Students in any of the programs in Educational Leadership must maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA in all Program of Study coursework.

Policy on Employment/Load

Faculty and graduates have found that students who give themselves time to concentrate and reflect on their academic studies during their brief time at the University not only achieve academic excellence, but excel later in their professional careers. Therefore, the faculty of the Educational Leadership Program strongly recommends that students who are employed full time enroll in 9 or fewer credit hours of coursework Fall and Spring semesters in order to optimize their educational experience. Students who wish to enroll in more than 9 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters must meet prior approval.

Note: The State Public Education Department, not UNM, awards administrative licensure. Students seeking licensure must meet all UNM requirements in order to be eligible to apply for state licensure through our programs.

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

All applicants for admission into the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Leadership must meet the requirements set forth in the Graduate Program and College of Education sections of this Catalog. The M.A. in Educational Leadership requires 15 credit hours in the Required Core Courses as described below. In addition to University requirements for graduation, students seeking the M.A. in Educational Leadership must successfully complete a leadership inquiry project and present it in a public forum. Courses taken without prior approval may not be accepted toward the completion of the degree. 

Requirements: 36 credit hours

  Credit
Hours
Required Core Courses
LEAD 501 Educational Leadership in a Democratic Society* 3
LEAD 503 Data-Informed Instructional Leadership* 3
LEAD 509 Leadership and Organizational Change* 3
LEAD 529 The Adult Learner 3
LEAD 530 Leadership for Conflict Resolution in Schools and Organizations 3
* Ideally, students should complete LEAD 501, 503, and 509 within the first two semesters of coursework.
Subtotal 15
Additional Courses   
Selected in consultation with the assigned advisor. With advisor approval, up to 6 of the 15 credit hours may be selected from other degree programs in the College of Education or degree programs outside the College of Education at the University of New Mexico. All courses for the M.A. degree program must be at the 500-level or above.  
Subtotal 15 
Practicum or Internship   
LEAD 594
-or-
LEAD 596
Practicum

Administrative Internship (Required for Administrative Licensure) 
 
Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework in the core courses in order to be eligible to register for either LEAD 594 or 596.  
Subtotal 6
Total 36 


M.A. Students Seeking Administrative Licensure: If a student in the M.A. in Educational Leadership program wishes to complete coursework for Administrative Licensure, in addition to the 5 core courses, the student must successfully complete LEAD 520, 521, 560, 561, one LEAD elective, and 6 credit hours of 596 for a total of 36 credit hours.

  • At the time of application to the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) for the Level 3B Administrative License, the applicant must hold a Level 2 or Level IIIA teaching license and pass the content knowledge assessment in Educational Administration.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

All applicants for admission into the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership must meet the requirements set forth in the Graduate Program and College of Education sections of this Catalog. Generally, minimum requirements for admission include experience as an educational leader, evidence of strong academic potential, and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a community of learners. In addition, applicants must hold an M.A. degree. As part of the application process, among other things, applicants must complete a letter of agreement regarding their willingness to engage in summer and academic year coursework and submit GRE General Test scores. GRE scores may not be older than five years at the time of application.

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is designed for active, high-achieving educators seeking to develop a more profound understanding of leadership for learning and community and personal transformation.

The degree program employs a modified cohort model, with groups of students entering every summer and collaboratively engaging in core Educational Leadership coursework. Members contribute to and benefit from an emergent community of learners. Cohorts commit to three summers of full-time study in July. For the Fall and Spring semesters, cohorts meet five intensive Friday-Sunday weekends each semester.

Students have the option to pursue elective coursework outside the core of Educational Leadership courses required for the doctorate.

In addition to University requirements for graduation, students must successfully pass comprehensive exams and complete and defend a dissertation.

Credit
Hours
Required Courses
LEAD 601 Perspectives on Leadership 3
LEAD 603 Introduction to Data Analysis for Organizational Leaders 3
LEAD 605 Qualitative Research in Education 3
LEAD 609 Quantitative Methods for Analyzing and Transforming Organizations 3
LEAD 610 Organizational Change: Theory and Process 3
LEAD 611 Community Learning as Leadership 3
LEAD 634 Education, Politics, and Policy 3
LEAD 650 Leader as Researcher 3
LEAD 692 Workshop in Educational Leadership 6
Subtotal 30
Elective Courses
LEAD 607 or approved alternate research course 3
LEAD elective at the 600-level 3
12 credit hours of approved, related 500 or 600-level elective courses 12
Subtotal 18
Support Area
Applied/transfer credit of complementary earned graduate credit 24
Dissertation
LEAD 699 Dissertation 18
Total 90


Education Specialist Certificate in Educational Leadership

The Educational Leadership Program offers a post-Master's Education Specialist certificate of 24 credit hours that includes 6 credit hours of either practicum or administrative internship. Applicants must hold an M.A. in Educational Leadership or a complementary field and meet the requirements set forth in the Graduate Program and College of Education sections of this Catalog.

All graduate students seeking a post-M.A. Education Specialist Certificate work with the assigned advisor to design and follow a program of studies from existing Educational Leadership courses.

Applicants for the education specialist certificate who seek Administrative Licensure must hold a valid Level 2 or Level IIIA New Mexico Teaching license at the time they intend to participate in the administrative internship. Students seeking Administrative Licensure must take LEAD 503, 509, 520, 521, 560, 561, and 6 credit hours of 596.

Courses taken without prior approval may not be accepted toward the completion of the Post-M.A. Education Specialist Certificate in Educational Leadership.

Graduate Minor in Educational Leadership

Minor in Educational Leadership Candidates for the M.A. or the Ph.D. in other programs who wish to qualify for a transcripted minor in Educational Leadership must successfully complete, with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better and a minimum grade of "B" in each class, the 15 credit hours of the required core M.A. courses in Educational Leadership: LEAD 501, 503, 509, 529, and 530.

Note: If a student wishes to complete a transcripted minor in Educational Leadership AND meet the requirements for Administrative Licensure, the student must complete 21 credit hours consisting of LEAD 503, 509, 521, 560, 561, and two semesters of 596. In addition to meeting coursework and internship requirements for administrative licensure, an individual must hold a New Mexico Level 2 or Level IIIA license and pass the state examination for administrative licensure prior to applying for New Mexico Administrative Licensure.

Contact:
Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy
Hokona Hall-Zuni, Room 126
(505) 277-0513
https://coe.unm.edu/departments-programs/teelp/education-leadership-program/index.html


Elementary Education

The Elementary Education Program offers graduate degrees that contain components for licensure as an elementary educator (K-8) in the State of New Mexico as well as for practicing teachers seeking continued professional development.

Prospective M.A. students must apply for admission and be formally admitted by the program faculty. Candidates are required to develop and follow a planned program of study 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.

M.A. in Elementary Education (for Licensed Teachers)

Plan I (with thesis): 30 credit hours
Plan II (without thesis): 32+ credit hours 

This program option is designed for an applicant who already has a teaching license and may have teaching experience. This individual is interested in furthering his/her professional growth by completing a Master’s degree that incorporates advanced study of specific areas of education such as: elementary education, mathematics education, science education, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, reflective practice, and/or teacher leadership.

The M.A. in Elementary Education is designed to be a journey in personal and professional growth. In their program of studies, students engage in purposeful work in each of four Core Areas: Social Justice, Diversity, and Transformational Practices; Instructional Strategies; Curriculum; Technology; Research; focused electives in a specialty area; and a culminating final seminar. The goal is that students improve their teaching and their thinking about the teaching process, resulting in greater depth of meaning for their students.

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

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

Plan II (without thesis): 36 credit hours (33 graduate credit hours, 3 undergraduate credit hours) 

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 already has a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree. Students complete licensure courses, advanced field experiences through student teaching, and then begin Master's degree courses. In this two-part program, students must complete licensure first before enrolling in courses leading to the M.A. degree.

Application Deadlines

Summer/Fall semester: February 1 for best consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted.
Spring semester: September 1 for best consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted.


Admissions Criteria

A complete online application must be submitted to the University and to the Department. Admission is based on space availability. For application information, visit the College of Education Web site

M.A. in Elementary Education (for Licensed Teachers)

  • Meet UNM Graduate Studies requirements;
  • Have an overall GPA of 3.0 in the last 2 undergraduate years in the major field of study; and
  • Hold a valid teaching license.

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

  • Pass the National Evaluation Series (NES) Essential Academic Skills Subtest I Reading, Subtest II Writing, and Subtest III Mathematics;
  • Meet UNM Graduate Studies requirements; and
  • Have an overall GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of university coursework.

Curriculum Requirements

M.A. in Elementary Education (for Licensed Teachers)

The M.A. in Elementary Education is offered under the general requirements of either Plan I (with thesis) or Plan II (without thesis). Students working under Plan I (thesis) satisfy Plan I requirements as set forth in the Graduate Program and College of Education sections of this Catalog.

Core Area Course and Seminar Grade Replacement Information: All core area courses and seminar must be passed with grades of "B" or better. Students who fail to receive grades of "B" or better may retake a class, earn a higher grade, and request a grade replacement per UNM policy as described in the Graduate Program section of this Catalog.

Program of Studies and Master’s Examination/Thesis: In the semester prior to graduation, a student must consult with his/her advisor to complete and submit a Program of Studies (POS) in accordance with deadlines determined by the Department. After completing 9-18 credit hours, a student must consult with his/her advisor on the preferred Master's examination or thesis option. If a student fails to successfully complete the exam and cannot make the required revisions to pass the exam by the required deadline, that student has one attempt during one calendar year to retake the M.A. examination. For additional information, see the Graduate Program section of this Catalog.

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

Plan I (with thesis)

30 credit hours: 24+ credit hours of coursework, plus 6 credit hours of thesis, including final oral defense of thesis.

  • Minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework.
  • Minimum of one course in each of the four Core Areas for the M.A. in Elementary Education for a total of 12 credit hours (Note: EDUC 590 Seminar is not required).
  • 12 credit hours of electives.
  • Thesis (minimum 6 credit hours in EDUC 599).
  • At least 6 credit hours of 500-level courses.
  • No more than 5 hours of workshop credit.
  • Oral defense of thesis.

Required Curriculum for Plan I

Credit
Hours
Core: Social Justice, Diversity, and Transformational Practices 3
EDUC 552 Social Justice in Education
Core: Instructional Strategies 3
(Choose one) 
EDUC 502 Advanced Instructional Strategies 
EDUC 505  Experiential, Project-Based and Service Learning
Core: Curriculum 3
(Choose one)
EDUC 542  Principles of Curriculum Development
LLSS 582 Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education 
Core: Research 3
(Choose one)
EDUC 500 Research Applications to Education 
EDUC 513 The Process of Reflection and Inquiry 
EDPY 500 Survey of Research Methods in Education
EDPY 502 Survey of Statistics in Education
LLSS 501 Practitioner Research 
LLSS 502  Introduction to Qualitative Research 
Electives 12
Thesis 6
EDUC 599 Master’s Thesis


Plan II (without thesis)

32+ credit hours, including EDUC 590 Seminar, plus Master's examination.

Candidates working under Plan II (without thesis) satisfy the requirements as set forth in the Graduate Program section of this Catalog, with the following specifications:

  • A minimum of 32 credit hours of coursework.
  • A minimum of 1 course in each of the 4 Core Areas described below for a total of 12 credit hours.
  • EDUC 590 Seminar for 3 credit hours.
  • A minimum of 17 credit hours of elective courses, chosen in consultation with a graduate advisor. A course in technology is strongly recommended.
  • At least 12 credit hours of 500-level courses.
  • No more than 8 credit hours of workshop credit.
  • Completion of master’s examination.

Required Curriculum for Plan II

Credit
Hours
Core: Social Justice, Diversity, and Transformational Practices 3
EDUC 552 Social Justice in Education
Core: Instructional Strategies 3
(Choose one) 
EDUC 502 Advanced Instructional Strategies 
EDUC 505  Experiential, Project-Based and Service Learning
Core: Curriculum 3
(Choose one)
EDUC 542  Principles of Curriculum Development
LLSS 582 Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education 
Core: Research 3
(Choose one)
EDUC 500 Research Applications to Education 
EDUC 513 The Process of Reflection and Inquiry 
EDPY 500 Survey of Research Methods in Education
EDPY 502 Survey of Statistics in Education
LLSS 501 Practitioner Research 
LLSS 502  Introduction to Qualitative Research 
Electives 17+
Chosen by the Student in Consultation with Graduate Faculty Advisor. A technology course is strongly recommended.
Required Seminar (Should be taken in last semester of coursework) 3
EDUC 590 Seminar 


Additional Pathway Options

M.A. in Elementary Education (with a focus on Reflective Practice) – Plan I or II: The M.A. in Elementary Education (with a focus on Reflective Practice) (MARP) is a pathway option, intended for licensed, experienced P-12 educators who wish to improve professional practices in teaching and learning through reflective practice. In this advanced professional development cohort program, teachers have the opportunity to transform their teaching practices and their students’ opportunities to learn by engaging in deep work around their classroom practices. Students interested in this pathway must complete the application process noted above for the M.A. in Elementary Education. 

M.A. in Elementary Education (with a focus on Teacher Leadership) – Plan I or II: The M.A. in Elementary Education (with a focus on Teacher Leadership), offered solely online, is an option intended for experienced P-12 educators who wish to learn how to leverage classroom experiences to improve both teaching and learning. This is an advanced professional development program, where teachers develop their own innate leadership skills. The curriculum and strategic course requirements help participants elevate student performance, foster an innovative environment, be effective teacher leaders, and increase community engagement to enhance student learning. The focus on teacher leadership is designed to develop educational leaders who a) advocate for higher standards of student learning and professional development; b) collaborate with colleagues, students, and the community to create new possibilities; c) affect positive change in school culture; and d) inspire fellow teachers to grow personally and professionally.

M.A. in Elementary Education with Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology (MSET) Concentration – Plan I: MSET is a concentration for elementary teachers interested in the fields of mathematics, science and educational technology. Students complete core content classes as determined by their faculty advisor, as well as elective classes in MSET or in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, or Physics and Astronomy. Students interested in this concentration must complete the application process noted above for the M.A. in Elementary Education. 

  Credit 
Hours
  Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology 3
MSET 512 Technology and the Learning Process  
  Curriculum
EDUC 542 Principles of Curriculum Development  
  Instructional Strategies 3
EDUC 502 Advanced Instructional Strategies  
  Diversity (Choose one) 3
LLSS 557 Language, Culture, and Mathematics  
LLSS 583 Education Across Cultures in the Southwest  
  Research (Choose one) 3
EDUC 500 Research Applications to Education  
EDPY 500 Survey of Research Methods in Education  
EDPY 502 Survey of Statistics in Education   
EDPY 511 Introductory Educational Statistics  
LLSS 501 Practitioner Research  
LLSS 502 Introduction to Qualitative Research   
  Thesis 6
MSET 599 Master's Thesis  
  Elective Content Courses 12
Total
 33


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

18 graduate credit hours from the M.A. in Elementary Education with Alternative Route K-8 Licensure requirements along with 12 credit hours of Core Area courses (3 credit hours from each of the following 4 Core Areas) and 3 credit hours of Seminar.

Credit 
Hours
  Licensure Requirements  
EDUC 330L Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students I 3
EDUC 330L does not count for graduate credit, but is required for the elementary teaching license.
EDUC *421 The Social Studies Program in the Elementary School 3
EDUC *453 The Science Program in the Elementary School 3
EDUC *461 The Mathematics Program in the Elementary School 3
EDUC 531 The Reading Program in the Elementary School 3
EDUC 581 Initial Field Experience K-8 Seminar 1
EDUC 582 K-8 Field Experience Seminar II 1
EDUC 594 Initial Field Experience 1
EDUC 595 Advanced Field Experiences 3
*eligible for graduate credit.
 
Total  21
  When a student has completed the licensure course requirements listed above (21 credit hours), he/she is eligible to apply for an alternative teaching license from the State of New Mexico Public Education Department Professional License Bureau Web site.  
Core Requirements
Core: Social Justice, Diversity, and Transformational Practices 3
EDUC 552 Social Justice in Education
Core: Instructional Strategies (Choose one) 3
EDUC 502 Advanced Instructional Strategies 
EDUC 505  Experiential, Project-Based and Service Learning
Core: Curriculum (Choose one) 3
EDUC 542  Principles of Curriculum Development
LLSS 582 Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education 
Core: Research (Choose one) 3
EDUC 500 Research Applications to Education 
EDUC 513 The Process of Reflection and Inquiry 
EDPY 500 Survey of Research Methods in Education
EDPY 502 Survey of Statistics in Education
LLSS 501 Practitioner Research 
LLSS 502  Introduction to Qualitative Research 
Required Seminar (Should be taken in last semester of coursework) 3
EDUC 590 Seminar 


Contact:
Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy
Hokona Hall-Zuni, Room 128
(505) 277-9439
https://coe.unm.edu/departments-programs/teelp/elementary-education/index.html


Secondary Education

The Secondary Education Program offers licensure programs at the graduate-level as well as M.A. programs for experienced classroom teachers. Students seeking licensure as a secondary teacher (grades 7-12) must choose a teaching endorsement in Communicative Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies or World Languages (e.g., Spanish, French and German). Licensed teachers interested in deepening their professional knowledge of teaching and learning can apply for the M.A. in Secondary Education program.

  • M.A. in Secondary Education
  • M.A. in Secondary Education with Licensure

Application Deadlines:

M.A. in Secondary Education
Summer/Fall semester: February 1 for best consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted.
Spring semester: October 1 for best consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted.
M.A. in Secondary Education with Licensure
Summer/Fall semester: February 1 for best consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted.


Steps in the admission process for M.A. degrees in Secondary Education can be found at the department Web site.

Admissions Criteria:

M.A. in Secondary Education

  1. Meet UNM Graduate Studies requirements;
  2. Has achieved a GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate; and
  3. Hold a valid teaching license.

M.A. in Secondary Education with Licensure

  1. Meet UNM Graduate Studies requirements, including an overall GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate and a 2.5 GPA or higher in a teaching field;
  2. Be within 6 credit hours of completing course requirements for a teaching field;
  3. Register for, take and pass the National Evaluation Series (NES) Essential Academic Skills Subtest I Reading, Subtest II Writing, and Subtest III Mathematics;
  4. Register for, take and successfully complete the National Evaluation Series (NES) Content Knowledge Assessment in the discipline they plan to teach.

An applicant who does not meet these requirements but wishes to apply must meet with the Secondary Education faculty member who is the advisor for the applicant's chosen content-teaching field.

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

Curriculum Requirements for the M.A. Programs

M.A. programs are offered under the general requirements of Plan I (with thesis) or Plan II (without thesis) described in the Graduate Program section of this Catalog. Plan I requires a minimum of 24 credit hours plus thesis. Plan II requires a minimum of 32 credit hours and a written exam. The M.A. in Secondary Education program with Licensure is a Plan II degree.

  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 credit 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.

Core Course Grade Replacement Information: All core courses must be passed with grades of "B" or better. Students who fail to receive grades of "B" or better may request a grade replacement per UNM policy as described in the Graduate Program section of this Catalog.

M.A. in Secondary Education (Plan I or Plan II)

Prospective students must be licensed teachers. Students may choose either Plan I or Plan II (see previous description). In addition to the required core courses, students choose a specialty area of 12-15 credit hours from subject areas taught in the secondary schools such as language arts; social studies; mathematics; science education; technology education, etc. The student can also define an area of interest and select courses focused on topics like teacher leadership/development and reflective practice. They can also choose courses in other educational programs like educational administration and special education. Students 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.

M.A. in Secondary Education with Licensure (Plan II only)

Students holding a bachelor’s degree can complete requirements for a teaching license (grades 7-12) from the State of New Mexico and earn a Master's degree in Secondary Education. Students must meet with a faculty advisor and complete an advisement form as part of the application process. Admission is a competitive process as the Secondary Program cannot accept all who apply. In this two-part program, students must complete licensure first before enrolling in courses leading to the M.A. degree.

The complete M.A. in Secondary Education with Licensure includes three types of requirements: 1) teaching field courses; 2) professional licensure courses for a standard or alternative license; and 3) graduate courses, including Core Areas of Studies and related Licensure Specialty Area Courses.

  • All post-baccalaureate students seeking Secondary Education Licensure must be admitted to the M.A. in Secondary Education with Licensure program through the Office of Graduate Studies. Students may choose to complete the Teaching Field and Licensure Requirements only. Students in the full M.A. program have up to seven years to complete the entire degree.
  • Teaching Field courses are usually completed as part of a baccalaureate degree program or other content coursework taken prior to, or in conjunction with, Professional Licensure Requirements. They typically are not included in the graduate program requirements of the M.A. in Secondary Education with Licensure. The GPA for the Teaching Field must be 2.5 or above in order to be admitted and to enroll in the Professional Licensure courses taken in the Fall.
  • Students must achieve and maintain a grade of "B" or better average in all Professional Licensure courses in order to enroll in Advanced Field Experiences (EDUC 595) and complete licensure requirements.
  • Both undergraduate and graduate courses are included in the Professional Licensure Requirements. Three undergraduate courses involve foundational aspects of teaching in secondary schools and are corequisites to graduate courses. The undergraduate courses are part of the New Mexico licensure program, but some do not count towards the M.A. degree.
  • If desired, up to 12 graduate credit hours from the Professional Licensure Requirements may be used to complete Specialty Area requirements for the Master's degree.
  • Students are eligible to apply for a Level I standard (24 credit hours) or Level I alternative (18 credit hours) teaching license from the State of New Mexico when Teaching Field requirements and the Professional Licensure requirements listed below are completed.

Curriculum Requirements for M.A. in Secondary Education with Licensure (45 credit hours)

Standard Licensure Component (24 credit hours):

Credit
Hours
1. EDPY 303
-or-
EDPY 503
Human Growth and Development

Principles of Human Development
3
2. EDUC *438
-or-
LLSS 538
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field

Teaching Reading Through the Content Field
3
3. SPCD 507 Collaboration for Inclusive Education 3
    The following courses are offered Fall only:  
4. EDUC 362 Teaching Experience I 3
5. EDUC 493 T: Issues in Secondary Education 3
6.   One of the following methods courses: 3
  MSET *429 Teaching of Secondary Mathematics  
  MSET 431 Teaching of Secondary Sciences  
  LLSS 432 Teaching of Social Studies  
  LLSS 436 Teaching of English  
  LLSS *480 Second Language Pedagogy  
    The following course is taken during Spring only  
7. EDUC 595 Advanced Field Experiences 6
Total 24


Optional Alternative Licensure Component (18 credit hours):

    (For Secondary Education Graduate Students Seeking Alternative Licensure Only) Credit
Hours
1. EDUC *438
-or-
LLSS 538
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field

Teaching Reading Through the Content Field
3
2. SPCD 507 Collaboration for Inclusive Education 3
    The following courses are offered Fall only:  
3. EDUC 362 Teaching Experience I 3
4. EDUC 493 T: Issues in Secondary Education 3
5.   One of the following methods courses: 3
  MSET *429 Teaching of Secondary Mathematics  
  MSET 431 Teaching of Secondary Sciences  
  LLSS 432 Teaching of Social Studies  
  LLSS 436 Teaching of English  
  LLSS *480 Second Language Pedagogy  
    *can be taken for graduate credit with appropriate approvals  
    The following course is taken during Spring only  
6. EDUC 595 Advanced Field Experiences 3
Total 18

Note: EDUC 362: Teaching Experience I and EDUC 595: Advanced Field Experiences require off campus placement in a secondary school. In EDUC 362: Teaching Experience I (pre-student teaching), students are in the school every week assisting and teaching in one class (the same class) for the entire semester. Days and times vary depending on the schedule at the school. EDUC 595: Advanced Field Experiences (3-6 credit hours) requires that students be at the school for the entire day, Monday-Friday, and complete related educational responsibilities for one semester. For a standard license, students must enroll in 6 credit hours of EDUC 595. Students pursuing an alternative license enroll for 3 credit hours. In addition to the daily work in schools, students must also attend a seminar.

All students pursuing a Master’s degree program with licensure (33 credit hours) must also 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 credit hours or more in related coursework. Students must consult with a secondary education faculty advisor and complete an advisement form.

Additional Pathway Options

M.A. in Secondary Education (with a focus on Reflective Practice) – Plan I or II: The M.A. in Secondary Education (with a focus on Reflective Practice) (MARP) is a pathway option, intended for licensed, experienced P-12 educators who wish to improve professional practices in teaching and learning through reflective practice. In this advanced professional development cohort program, teachers have the opportunity to transform their teaching practices and their students’ opportunities to learn by engaging in deep work around their classroom practices. Students interested in this pathway must complete the application process noted above for the M.A. in Secondary Education.

M.A. in Secondary Education (with a focus on Teacher Leadership) – Plan I or II: The M.A. in Secondary Education (with a focus on Teacher Leadership), offered solely online, is an option intended for experienced P-12 educators who wish to learn how to leverage classroom experiences to improve both teaching and learning. This is an advanced professional development program, where teachers develop their own innate leadership skills. The curriculum and strategic course requirements help participants elevate student performance, foster an innovative environment, be effective teacher leaders, and increase community engagement to enhance student learning. The focus on teacher leadership is designed to develop educational leaders who a) advocate for higher standards of student learning and professional development; b) collaborate with colleagues, students, and the community to create new possibilities; c) affect positive change in school culture; and d) inspire fellow teachers to grow personally and professionally.

M.A. in Secondary Education with Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology (MSET) Concentration: MSET is a concentration for secondary teachers interested in the fields of mathematics, science and educational technology. Students complete core content classes as determined by their faculty advisor, as well as elective classes in MSET or in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, or Physics and Astronomy. Students interested in this concentration must complete the application process noted above for the M.A. in Secondary Education.

Contact:
Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy
Hokona Hall-Zuni, Room 126
(505) 277-0513
https://coe.unm.edu/departments-programs/teelp/secondary-education/index.html


Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education

Graduate Degrees and Post-Master’s Certificate

  • Doctor of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education (Ed.D.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education (Ph.D.)
    Concentration: Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology.
  • Education Specialist Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.Spc.)
    Concentration: Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology.

Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education are offered in the Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy. These degrees provide for the study of teacher education, research, teaching, and learning in ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse settings. Both the Ph.D. and Ed.D. require a core of Introduction to Doctoral Studies, Curriculum Theory, Pedagogy in Teacher Education, Context of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education, Teacher Education and Social Justice, and Doctoral Seminar.

Overview

This doctorate focuses on the preparation of researchers and teacher educators in universities and colleges, curriculum developers, evaluators in educational agencies, curriculum specialists in school districts, state departments of education, instructional leaders and classroom teachers in K-12 schools. The Program is designed to draw together coursework, research experiences, and other professional academic activities to build a complete professional program that is tailored to students' interests and needs.

Diversity is understood and advocated for as an asset in scholarship, research, teaching, and service. Students develop a core area of studies that integrates diversity and culturally relevant pedagogy throughout. Faculty implements culturally relevant pedagogy in core courses.

Students collaboratively engage in three areas: Core Content, Research, and one of two Focus Areas of Study (Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology; Teaching and Learning). These include a set of core courses, research methods courses, focus area courses, and electives. Students engage in their programs of study based on their research interests and in consultation with their advisor.

To meet University requirements for graduation, each student must successfully pass comprehensive an exam and complete and defend a dissertation upon completion of coursework.

Applications: In addition to all materials required by the UNM Office of Admissions, the following must be submitted online:

  1. Letter of Intent;
  2. Professional/Academic Writing Sample;
  3. CV/Resume;
  4. Official Transcripts from all institutions of higher education;
  5. 3 Contact names and email addresses for Letters of Recommendation;
  6. GRE sores (test must be taken within 5 years of application).

Applicants are expected to participate in an interview with Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy faculty. 

Admission Requirements: Meet graduate school and program requirements, including:

  1. An overall GPA of 3.0;
  2. Master’s degree in an education or related field;
  3. GRE scores (test must be taken within 5 years of application);
  4. Evidence of potential to conduct scholarly research and produce academic writing.

Application Deadlines:

Faculty review applications when they are received. For best consideration, submit the completed application prior to February 28. New cohorts begin each summer.

Degree Requirements: The doctoral program requires 72 credit hours of coursework (not including the dissertation) comprised of 48 credit hours in the major doctoral core and 24 credit hours in a focused support area. Contact the department for additional program information.

Core Course Grade Replacement Information: All core courses must be passed with grades of "B" or better. Students who fail to receive a grade of "B" or better may request a grade replacement per UNM policy as described in the Graduate Program section of this Catalog.

Modified Cohort Model: The degree program employs a modified cohort model, with admitted groups of students entering every summer. Cohorts commit to three summers of full-time study in July. For the Fall and Spring semesters, cohorts meet five intensive Friday-Sunday weekends each semester.

Courses Outside the Department: Students have the option to pursue elective courses outside of the Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy department to complete requirements for the doctorate, in consultation with their assigned advisors.

Education Specialist Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction

An Education 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 credit hours beyond the master’s degree. Courses taken in this certificate program may not be transferred to the doctoral degree.

Contact:
Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy
Hokona Hall-Zuni, Room 126
(505) 277-0513
https://coe.unm.edu/departments-programs/teelp/doctoral-post-masters-certificates/index.html


Courses

EDUC 1120 [101]. Introduction to Education. (3)



EDUC 1125 [183]. Introduction to Education in New Mexico. (3)



EDUC 1996 [293]. Special Topics [Topics in Education]. (1-3, no limit Δ)



EDUC 291. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



EDUC 296. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



EDUC 321L. Teaching Social Studies K-8. (3)



EDUC 330L. Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students I. (3)



EDUC 331L. Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students II. (3)



EDUC 333L. Teaching Language Arts K-8. (3)



EDUC 353L. Teaching Science K-8. (3)



EDUC 361L. Teaching Mathematics K-8. (3)



EDUC 362. Teaching Experience I. (3)



EDUC 391 / 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



EDUC 400. Student Teaching in the Elementary School. (1-2-3-6-9-12-15 to a maximum of 15 Δ)



EDUC 401L. Creating Effective K-8 Learning Environments I. (1)



EDUC 402L. Creating Effective K-8 Learning Environments II. (1)



EDUC 403L. Using Assessment: Creating Effective K-8 Learning Environments III. (1)



EDUC 411L. K-8 Field Experience I. (1)



EDUC 412L. K-8 Field Experience II. (2)



EDUC 413L. K-8 Field Experience III-Student Teaching. (6)



EDUC *421. The Social Studies Program in the Elementary School. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



EDUC *433. Oral and Written Language Program in the Elementary School. (2-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



EDUC *438. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field. (3)



EDUC 450 / 550. Issues in Secondary Education. (3)



EDUC *453. The Science Program in the Elementary School. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



EDUC *461. The Mathematics Program in the Elementary School. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



EDUC 462. Student Teaching. (3-6-9-12 to a maximum of 15 Δ)



EDUC 464. Student Teaching Seminar. (3)



EDUC 492. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



EDUC 493 / 593. Topics in Education. (1-6, no limit Δ)



EDUC 497. Reading and Research in Honors. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



EDUC 500. Research Applications to Education. (3)



EDUC 501. High School Curriculum. (3)



EDUC 502. Advanced Instructional Strategies. (3)



EDUC 505. Experiential, Project-Based and Service Learning. (3)



EDUC 511. Curriculum in the Elementary School. (3)



EDUC 513. The Process of Reflection and Inquiry. (3)



EDUC 516. Integrating Curriculum and Inquiry in the Classroom. (1-4 to a maximum of 8 Δ)



EDUC 520. Effective Teaching and Student Learning. (3)



EDUC 531. The Reading Program in the Elementary School. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



EDUC 542. Principles of Curriculum Development. (3)



EDUC 550 / 450. Issues in Secondary Education. (3)



EDUC 552. Social Justice in Education. (3)



EDUC 553. Engaging Youth Literacy through Latin American Testimonio. (3, may be repeated once Δ)



EDUC 563. Mentoring Educators for Professional Growth. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



EDUC 568. The Art of Masterful Teaching. (3)



EDUC 571. Multimedia for Literacy for Educators. (3)



EDUC 581. Initial Field Experience K-8 Seminar. (1)



EDUC 582. K-8 Field Experience Seminar II. (1)



EDUC 590. Seminar. (3)



EDUC 591 / 391. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



EDUC 592. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 5 Δ)



EDUC 593 / 493. Topics in Education. (1-3, no limit Δ)



EDUC 594. Initial Field Experience. (1)



EDUC 595. Advanced Field Experiences. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



EDUC 596. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



EDUC 597. Directed Readings in Secondary and Adult Teacher Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



EDUC 598. Directed Reading in Elementary Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



EDUC 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



EDUC 602. Teacher Education Pedagogy. (3)



EDUC 643. Curriculum Theory Seminar. (3)



EDUC 652. Teacher Education and Social Justice. (3)



EDUC 690. Dissertation Seminar. (3)



EDUC 691. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



EDUC 693. Topics in Teacher Education. (1-3, no limit Δ)



EDUC 696. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



EDUC 698. Directed Readings in Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



EDUC 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



LEAD 501. Educational Leadership in a Democratic Society. (3)



LEAD 503. Data-Informed Instructional Leadership. (3)



LEAD 505. Visionary Leadership for Learning. (3)



LEAD 509. Leadership and Organizational Change. (3)



LEAD 510. School-Community Relations. (3)



LEAD 512. Public Education in New Mexico. (3)



LEAD 517. Communication for Education Leaders. (3)



LEAD 519. Curriculum Planning for School Leaders. (3)



LEAD 520. The School Principalship. (3)



LEAD 521. School Finance and Resource Allocation. (3)



LEAD 528. Leading Improvement in Low Performing Schools. (3)



LEAD 529. The Adult Learner. (3)



LEAD 530. Leadership for Conflict Resolution in Schools and Organizations. (3)



LEAD 534. Policy Issues in Education. (3)



LEAD 550. Culturally Responsive Leadership for Equity and Social Justice. (3)



LEAD 560. Instructional Leadership, Supervision, and Evaluation. (3)



LEAD 561. Legal Issues for School Leaders. (3)



LEAD 581. Seminar in Educational Leadership. (3, no limit Δ)



LEAD 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



LEAD 592. Workshop in Educational Leadership. (1 to a maximum of 5 Δ)



LEAD 593. Topics. (1-4, no limit Δ)



LEAD 594. Practicum. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



LEAD 595. Advanced Field Experiences. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



LEAD 596. Administrative Internship. (1-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



LEAD 598. Directed Readings in Educational Leadership. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



LEAD 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



LEAD 601. Perspectives on Leadership. (3)



LEAD 602. Indigenous Leadership in Education and Community Contexts. (3)



LEAD 603. Introduction to Data Analysis for Organizational Leaders. (3)



LEAD 605. Qualitative Research in Education. (3)



LEAD 607. Analyzing Qualitative Data. (3)



LEAD 609. Quantitative Methods for Analyzing and Transforming Organizations. (3)



LEAD 610. Organizational Change: Theory and Processes. (3)



LEAD 611. Community Learning as Leadership. (3)



LEAD 615. Leadership and Group Dynamics. (3)



LEAD 620. Democracy, Ethics, and Social Justice in Transformational Leadership. (3)



LEAD 629. Seminar for Practicing School Administrators. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



LEAD 634. Education, Politics, and Policy. (3)



LEAD 635. Legal and Fiscal Underpinnings of Educational Equity. (3)



LEAD 650. Leader as Researcher. (3)



LEAD 692. Workshop in Educational Leadership. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



LEAD 693. Topics in Educational Leadership. (1-4 to a maximum of 18 Δ)



LEAD 696. Doctoral Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



LEAD 698. Directed Readings in Educational Leadership. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



LEAD 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



MSET 365. Technology Integration for Effective Instruction. (3)



MSET 391 / 591. Problems. (1-3)



MSET *429. Teaching of Secondary Mathematics. (3)



MSET 431. Teaching of Secondary Sciences. (3)



MSET 492. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



MSET 493 / 593. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



MSET 530. Seminar in Science Teaching. (3)



MSET 565. Diagnostic and Corrective Techniques in Mathematics Teaching. (3)



MSET 570. Digital Game-Based Learning. (3)



MSET 571. Multimedia Literacy for Educators. (3)



MSET 591 / 391. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



MSET 593 / 493. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



MSET 595. Advanced Field Experiences. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



MSET 596. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



MSET 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



MSET 690. Dissertation Seminar. (3)



MSET 696. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



MSET 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



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