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Master of Arts Degrees
Thank you for your interest in a Master of Arts program within the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership. We look forward to reviewing your application!
The vast majority of our Scholarly Non-licensure Master of Arts programs are currently offered via online coursework; they are either fully online or hybrid with predominantly online coursework. Although many of our Scholarly Non-licensure MA programs have a Main Campus and/or Global Campus distinction, the core program courses offered in the department are all currently offered online. As such, we are unable to guarantee in-person attendance for Scholarly Non-licensure MA pathways at this time. If you would like to consider a fully in-person MA program, please feel free to review programs in other departments across campus. Learn more about our programs hereMaster of Arts in Education
- MA/MAT in Education Programs Page (General information)
- Master of Arts in Education Plus Licensure Concurrently (earn a teaching license in the areas of Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary Education while earning a Master of Arts in Education degree)
- Alternative Licensure
- Master of Arts in Education (For licensed PK-12 teachers)
- Master of Arts in Education (Non-Licensure)
- Concentrations (for Non-Licensure):
Master of Arts in Special Education
Master of Arts in Educational Administration
- Master of Arts (M.A.) PLUS Licensure Program in Educational Administration- PK-12 program
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Administration – Community College and University Administration program
Master of Arts in Teaching
Concentration: - MA/MAT in Education Programs Page (General information)
- Graduate students in TPAL often pursue additional graduate certificates, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees following the completion of their current program. For instance, students completing a graduate certificate program often transition into an associated master's degree within their field of study. In most cases, graduate students are welcome to pursue concurrent and/or subsequent programs. Please note that you must submit a new application to the NMSU Graduate School in order to be considered for admittance into a concurrent or subsequent graduate program. When submitting a concurrent or subsequent graduate application, please notify your advisor or program coordinator right away so that the proper coordination of your new application can be completed.
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Graduate Certificate in Education and Design in Learning Technology
Graduate Certificate in Autism
Graduate Certificate in Autism
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Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Education
Educational Administration with Concentrations in PK-12 and Higher Education & University / Community College
Doctor of Philosophy
- Curriculum and Instruction (with concentration areas):
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Advising
Graduate students are advised by faculty within their department. See the list of subject areas and
degree programs on the Programs tab. If you are unsure which program you wish to apply to, please contact Ms. Dolorian Sanchez, dolorian@nmsu.edu. -
Admission
Admission to Graduate programs in the College of Education first requires admission to the Graduate School at NMSU, then admission to the particular program that you are interested in. If you are interested in K-12 public school teaching, you also need to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Requirements differ by program; please see the list of programs in the Programs tab.
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Funding for Graduate Study
The Graduate School offers awards, assistantships, and fellowships to qualified graduate students.
Most graduate assistantships offered by New Mexico State University are awarded by the students’ academic department. Graduate Assistantships are available through the College of Education’s School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership. Assistantships are available to students who enroll in both master’s degree and doctoral programs.
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ELIGIBILITY:
- Applicants must be admitted to the Graduate School. Students with experience as educators will be given priority in appointments to assistantships. Because of the strong commitment of the University, the College, and the Department to diversity, persons from ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
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STIPENDS:
- Stipends range from approximately $15,800 – $16,200 for a nine-month appointment.
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SPECIAL BENEFIT:
- During the first year of their appointments all graduate assistants pay only resident tuition fees. In subsequent years non-residents qualify for in-state rates by becoming residents.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assistants typically work 20 hours per week. Duties may be in the areas of instruction, research, or administration. However, the majority of assistants are assigned instructional responsibilities such as supervising undergraduates’ field experiences, teaching of lower division courses, or assisting a professor with the course instruction.
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COURSE LOAD:
- Graduate assistants are required to enroll in nine hours of graduate coursework.
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