New Mexico State University

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MATCHG) with an emphasis in Spanish is intended to support Spanish language instructors in a variety of settings (e.g., middle schools, high schools, community colleges, community services and the private sector). Program participants take 18 hours of graduate Spanish coursework, and 15 hours of graduate Education classes. The MATCHG does NOT lead to professional licensure for teaching in public school systems. For information on obtaining professional licensure, please contact the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership (575) 646-4820.

DELIVERY

This program requires a minimum of 3 credit hours, with 15 credits in the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership core courses and 18 credits from an area of teaching content concentration (i.e., generally in the College of Arts & Sciences). This is a non-licensure degree that is intended for working teachers who already have a license but want to continue their studies, specialize in a specific teaching field and earn an master's degree. The professional coursework must be taken in the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership and culminates with a written examination over the program of study. A candidate may choose to write a thesis in place of the written exam.

This course is the final core course that students are required to take. EDUC 5120 Multicultural Education, EDUC 5160 Curriculum and Pedagogy, EDUC 5130 Technology and Pedagogy and EDUC 5140 Research in Curriculum and Pedagogy are prerequisites to taking EDUC 5170 Action Research Projects.

PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from an accredited College or University. (If you have questions about your degree, please contact Mr. Jeffrey Longwell Dept. of Languages & Linguistics jelongwe@nmsu.edu
• Undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application Procedures:

Submit an application for admission, the corresponding fee and original college transcripts to:
Graduate Student Services
New Mexico State University
PO Box 30001, MSC 3G
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Phone: (575) 646-5746

IMPORTANT: If you download the application form from Graduate Student Services, on the “Field of study” line please enter “Curriculum and Instruction, MATCHG”; if you complete the electronic form, under “Planned Degree and Major”, please select “Master of Arts in Teaching”.

COST

See these pages for details on tuition/fees

Tuition & Fees: https://uar.nmsu.edu/tuition_fees/index.html

Financial Aid: https://fa.nmsu.edu/cost-of-attendance/

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

For more information check with the following Program Coordinators:

Dr. David Rutledge
MAT+Spanish Graduate Program
School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership
rutledge@nmsu.edu
(575) 646-5411

Dr. Jeffrey Longwell
Spanish Professor

Dept. of Languages & Linguistics
jelongwe@nmsu.edu
(575) 646-2726