Academics

Degree Programs

Undergraduate Courses

The Department of Educational Management and Development does not offer a degree program for undergraduate students. The department offers three undergraduate courses focused on the foundations and history of education.

Master of Arts in Educational Administration

The master's program is offered in the following formats:

• Las Cruces Campus: Evening Format
• Las Cruces Campus: Weekend Format
• Hybrid: Face-to-face/Distance delivered

Master's students will specialize in one of the following:

• Pk-12 Public School Administration
• Community College and University Administration

Administrative Licensure

Students with master's degrees and three years of teaching experience in the Pk-12 sector can pursue New Mexico licensure in educational administration.

Educationsal Leadership Doctoral Program

The Department offers an Educational Leadership Doctoral Program (ELDP). The Department utilizes a cohort model as it is proven to have a positive correlation to student completion rates.

The EMD Department has structured this program such that full-time education administrators can participate. The ELDP is a hybrid model involving face-to-face instruction and the use of distance education media. All ELDP students should be prepared to attend one weekend of classes every month at the Las Cruces Campus.

The Department is not currently accepting applications for ELDP.
The next cohort is expected to start in the Fall 2010 semester. To sign-up for more information about the next upcoming cohort please complete this information request form.

Graduate Assistantships

Some graduate assistantships are available in the department. The date for application for the following academic year is March 15.

Detailed information on programs may be obtained by contacting the department. For further degree requirements, consult the Graduate School and College of Education policies listed in the Graduate Catalog.