Overview

The Education (Secondary Licensure Prep) at New Mexico State University provides a rigorous pathway for individuals with a bachelor's degree to transition into professional teaching roles within middle and high school settings. This Master of Arts programme is specifically structured to meet the New Mexico Public Education Department's requirements for initial secondary licensure. Students engage in a curriculum that balances advanced pedagogical theory with extensive field-based experiences in diverse classroom environments.

Candidates can choose to specialise in various teaching fields, including English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, or General Science. The programme is hosted by the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership, ensuring that students receive guidance from experienced faculty.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 19050 per year
National fee: USD 19050 per year
Local fee: USD 6200 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is divided into foundational prerequisites, core pedagogical studies, and specialised methods courses. Modules may include:

Special Education in a Diverse Society
Multicultural Education
Exploration in Education
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Technology and Pedagogy
Research in Curriculum and Pedagogy
Content Area Literacy
Computational Thinking in STEM Education
Student Teaching

Careers with Education (Secondary Licensure Prep)

Graduates of this programme are primarily prepared for careers as licensed secondary school teachers in public and private educational institutions. The training provided allows individuals to pursue roles such as middle school or high school educators specialising in their chosen subject area. Beyond direct classroom instruction, the Master of Arts qualification can lead to opportunities in educational consultancy, curriculum development, and school administration. The programme's focus on state licensure requirements ensures that graduates are eligible to apply for teaching positions immediately across the state of New Mexico and in jurisdictions with reciprocal licensing agreements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum and Pedagogy

Technology and Pedagogy

Research in Curriculum and Pedagogy

Content Area Literacy

Teaching Science at the Middle and High School Level

Teaching Mathematics at the Middle and High School Level

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Cruces, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A graduate international student must hold at minimum a four year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and is able to demonstrate English proficiency, both written and oral by submitting an official TOEFL or IELTS score report.

Graduate School will require transcript evaluations as part of the application process.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19050 USD / year

≈ 19050 USD / year
Out-of-State

19050 USD / year

≈ 19050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6200 USD / year

≈ 6200 USD / year

Living costs

Las Cruces

United States

806 - 1259 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Tuition Fees

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