Graduate Program

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

Educational Leadership
Teacher Education
Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education

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.)

Teacher Education

Master of Arts in Education (M.A.)
Concentration: Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology.
Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education with K-8 Licensure

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	March 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 and Human Sciences 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 and Human Sciences or degree programs outside the College of Education and Human Sciences 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 and Human Sciences 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 and Human Sciences 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://coehs.unm.edu/departments-programs/teelp/education-leadership-program/index.html

Teacher Education

Master of Arts in Education

For Licensed Teachers

Plan I (with thesis): Minimum of 30 credit hours
Plan II (without thesis): Minimum of 30 credit hours

The Master of Arts in Education 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.

The M.A. in 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: 1) social justice, diversity and transformational practices; 2) instructional strategies; 3) curriculum; 4) and research. 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.

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 through the UNM Office of Admissions Web site. For application information, visit the College of Education and Human Sciences Website.

M.A. in 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 current teaching license.

Curriculum Requirements

M.A. in Education (for Licensed Teachers)

The M.A. in 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 and Human Sciences sections of this Catalog.

Course Grade Information: Students must meet the UNM graduate grade requirements for graduation, 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.

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

Plan I (with thesis)

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

Minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework. Students must meet requirements below:

- Minimum of one course in each of the four Core Areas for the M.A. in 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
	or equivalent approved by your advisor
	Core: Instructional Strategies	3
	(Choose one)
EDUC 502	Advanced Instructional Strategies
EDUC 505	Experiential, Project-Based and Service Learning
	or equivalent approved by your advisor
	Core: Curriculum	3
	(Choose one)
EDUC 542	Principles of Curriculum Development
EDUC 511	Curriculum in the Elementary School
EDUC 501	High School Curriculum
	or equivalent approved by your advisor
	Core: Research	3
	(Choose one)
EDUC 500	Research Applications to Education
EDUC 513	The Process of Reflection and Inquiry
	or equivalent approved by your advisor
	Electives	12
	Thesis	6
EDUC 599	Master’s Thesis

Plan II (without thesis)

Minimum of 30 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 30 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 15 credit hours of elective courses, chosen in consultation with a graduate advisor.
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
	or equivalent approved by your advisor
	Core: Instructional Strategies	3
	(Choose one)
EDUC 502	Advanced Instructional Strategies
EDUC 505	Experiential, Project-Based and Service Learning
	or equivalent approved by your advisor
	Core: Curriculum	3
	(Choose one)
EDUC 542	Principles of Curriculum Development
EDUC 511	Curriculum in the Elementary School
EDUC 501	High School Curriculum
	or equivalent approved by your advisor
	Core: Research	3
	(Choose one)
EDUC 500	Research Applications to Education
EDUC 513	The Process of Reflection and Inquiry
	or equivalent approved by your advisor
	Electives	15
	Chosen by the student in consultation with graduate faculty advisor.
	Required Seminar (Should be taken in last semester of coursework)	3
EDUC 590	Seminar

M.A. in Education with Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology (MSET) Concentration is available. This is a transcripted concentration. MSET is a concentration for teachers interested in the fields of mathematics, science and educational technology. Students complete core content classes for the Master of Arts in Education, as well as elective classes in MSET or content related departments as approved by the faculty advisor. With the approval of the faculty advisors, students select electives in MSET related fields. Students interested in this concentration must complete the application process noted above for the M.A. in Education.

Master of Arts in Education Pathways (non-transcripted pathways)

There are several pathway options to the Master of Arts in Education degree; for example a focus on Reflective Practice (MARP) and a fully online pathway. See the departmental website and your advisor for additional information.

Graduate Licensure

If you have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking 7-12 teacher licensure, graduate licensure programs are below.

Graduate Licensure for 7-12 (Secondary) Education

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).

Admission Criteria

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

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;
Be within 6 credit hours of completing course requirements for a teaching field.

An applicant who does not meet these requirements but wishes to apply must meet with the Graduate Licensure program coordinator.

M.A. in Education with Secondary Licensure (Plan II only)
Summer/Fall semester:	February 1 for best consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted.

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 Education. Students must meet with a faculty advisor and complete an advisement form as part of the application process. 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 Education with Secondary Licensure includes three types of requirements: 1) teaching field courses; 2) professional licensure courses and 3) graduate courses for the master’s degree.

All post-baccalaureate students seeking Secondary Education Licensure must be admitted to the M.A. in 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 Education with Licensure. The GPA for the Teaching Field must be 2.5 or above to be admitted and to enroll in the Professional Licensure courses.

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.

If desired, up to 15 graduate credit hours from the Professional Licensure Requirements may be used to complete approved requirements for the Master's of Arts in Education degree.

Students are eligible to apply for a teaching license from the State of New Mexico when Teaching Field requirements and the Professional Licensure requirements listed below are completed.

Professional Licensure (18 credit hours):

		Secondary Licensure Professional Sequence of Courses	Credit Hours
1.	EDUC *438	Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field	3
2.	SPCD 507	Collaboration for Inclusive Education	3
		The following courses are typically offered Fall only:
3.	EDUC 362	Teaching Experience I	3
4.	EDUC 550	Issues in Secondary Education	3
5.		One of the following methods courses:	3
	MSET *429	Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
	MSET 530	Seminar in Science Teaching
	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 typically taken during Spring only
6.	EDUC 595	Advanced Field Experiences	3
		Total	18

All students pursuing a master’s degree with licensure (minimum of 30 credit hours) must also complete a core of graduate courses stated in the M.A. in Education section of the catalog.

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), each student is in the school for a minimum of 10 hours per week. 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.

Students must also attend a seminar.

Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education with K-8 Licensure

This program is for an individual interested in obtaining a K-8 elementary teaching license. A student in this program is one who has earned a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree. Interested applicants should consult with an Elementary Education Faculty Advisor before applying to the Graduate Certificate Program. Students must be formally admitted to the Graduate Certificate Program in order to enroll in the Graduate Certificate Program courses.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate are strongly encouraged to apply these 18 credit hours toward an MA in Education.

Application Deadlines

Summer/Fall semester:	February 1-May 1 for best consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted.
Spring semester:	September 1-November 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 and Human Sciences website. To be admitted to the Graduate Certificate program applicants must:

• Meet UNM Graduate Studies requirements; and
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of university coursework.

Curriculum Requirements

		Credit Hours
	PREREQUISITE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE:
EDUC 330L	Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students I Note: EDUC 330L does not count for graduate credit, but IS a requirement for the Elementary Education (K-8) Teaching License.	3
	Total Prerequisite Hours	3
	REQUIRED GRADUATE COURSES:
EDUC *421	Teaching Social Studies K-8	3
EDUC *453	Teaching Science K-8	3
EDUC *461	Teaching Mathematics K-8	3
EDUC 531	Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students II	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 Graduate Hours	18
	When a student has completed the licensure course requirements listed above (21 credit hours), he/she is eligible to apply for a teaching license from the State of New Mexico Public Education Department Professional License Bureau website.

Contact:

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

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 Teaching and Learning. These include a set of core courses, research methods courses, and electives. Students engage in their programs of study based on their research interests and in consultation with their faculty advisor.

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

Ph.D. The dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must demonstrate ability to do independent research and competence in scholarly exposition. At an advanced level, it should present the results of an original investigation of a significant problem and should provide the basis for a publishable contribution to the research literature in the major field.
Ed.D. The dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Education must demonstrate ability to do independent research and competence in scholarly exposition. A dissertation may be a professional project, such as the development of a curriculum or an account of the results of an educational innovation. A professional project must involve scholarly research, and the dissertation must demonstrate knowledge of theories, experiments, and other rational processes pertinent to the project.

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

Letter of Intent;
Professional/Academic Writing Sample;
CV/Resume;
Official Transcripts from all institutions of higher education;
3 Contact names and email addresses for Letters of Recommendation;
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:

An overall GPA of 3.0;
Master’s degree in an education or related field;
GRE scores (test must be taken within 5 years of application);
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 core research, electives and 24 credit hours in a support area. Contact the department for additional program information.

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. Admission to the program or instructor permission is required for enrollment in the program courses.

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 faculty advisors.

		Credit Hours
	Core Content
EDUC 602	Teacher Education Pedagogy	3
EDUC 643	Curriculum Theory Seminar	3
EDUC 652	Teacher Education and Social Justice	3
EDUC 661	Teacher Leadership in Teacher Education	3
EDUC 663	Instruction and Supervision in Teacher Education	3
EDUC 690	Dissertation Seminar	3
	Subtotal	18
	Research Courses
	(6 hours of quantitative research and 6 hours of qualitative research are required)
LEAD 603	Introduction to Data Analysis for Organizational Leaders	3
LEAD 609	Quantitative Methods for Analyzing and Transforming Organizations	3
LEAD 605	Qualitative Research in Education	3
LEAD 607	Analyzing Qualitative Data	3
	Or alternative courses approved by your faculty advisor
	Subtotal	12
	Teaching and Learning Electives
EDUC 604	Contexts of Teaching and Learning in Teacher Education	3
EDUC 610	Equity, Access and Learning Community	3
	12 credits of related 500 or 600 level elective courses approved by your faculty advisor	12
	Subtotal	18
	Support Area
	Coursework (UNM or transfer) of complementary earned graduate credit approved by your faculty advisor	24
	Dissertation
EDUC 699	Dissertation	18
	The Ph.D. dissertation should present the results of an original investigation of a significant problem and should provide the basis for a publishable contribution to the research literature in the major field.
	The Ed.D. dissertation may be professional project, such as the development of a curriculum or an account of the results of an educational innovation.
	Total	90

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) 277-051
Teacher Education Doctoral Degrees and Post-Master's Certificates

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