Education (Elementary Mathematics and Science) - Master of Arts
The College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation's School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership at New Mexico State University offers a 34 credit Master of Arts in Education in Elementary
Mathematics and Science for individuals who have completed a Bachelor's degree and already licensed teachers. The program is designed to prepare teachers to be specialists in mathematics and science teaching and learning, and to prepare them to be leaders.
A part-time student enrolling in 6 credit hours per semester, including the summer, will complete this program in 2 years. The program follows a cohort model.
Eligible Participants must:
- Have completed a bachelor's degree in a closely related field with a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher
- Be admitted to the NMSU Graduate School
- Be admitted to Curriculum & Instruction
Program Delivery: Main Campus; Face-to-face
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 5120 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5140 | Research in Curriculum and Pedagogy | 3 |
| Elementary Mathematics and Science Course Work (28 credits) | ||
| EDUC 5520 | Elementary Mathematics Development I | 3 |
| MATH 5170 | Using Number Throughout the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC 5530 | Elementary Mathematics Development 2 | 3 |
| MATH 5140 | From Number to Algebra | 3 |
| E T 490 | Selected Topics | 3 |
| BIOL 565 | Biology In The K-6 Curriculum | 3 |
| MATH 5160 | From Measurement to Geometry | 3 |
| EDUC 5510 | Elementary Science Development | 3 |
| EDUC 5540 | Leadership Advocacy in Elementary Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| EDUC 5997 | Capstone Research Project | 1 |
| Total Credits | 34 | |
Observations of teaching, technology, and multicultural education are integrated into all coursework.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDUC 5520 | Elementary Mathematics Development I | 3 |
| MATH 5170 | Using Number Throughout the Curriculum | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 5530 | Elementary Mathematics Development 2 | 3 |
| MATH 5140 | From Number to Algebra | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDUC 5120 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| E T 490 | Selected Topics | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 565 | Biology In The K-6 Curriculum | 3 |
| MATH 5160 | From Measurement to Geometry | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 5510 | Elementary Science Development | 3 |
| EDUC 5140 | Research in Curriculum and Pedagogy | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDUC 5540 | Leadership Advocacy in Elementary Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| EDUC 5997 | Capstone Research Project | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |