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New Mexico State University

Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish

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Program Description

The Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish (MATS) 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 MATS does NOT lead to professional licensure for teaching in public school systems. For information on obtaining professional licensure, please contact the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at (575) 646-2290.

On-site instruction

DELIVERY

The 33 hours required for the MATS can be completed in two years or less, either on-campus at New Mexico State University or through Distance Education. Course work is delivered off-campus through distance education technology and through Study Abroad classes. Participants in the program may choose to study on-campus only, uniquely through Distance Education, or select a mix of the two delivery methods.

REQUIRED COURSES

SPANISH COURSES
(18 credits, either on-campus or on-line)
These courses are taught by professors in the Department of Languages & Linguistics, either on-campus or through Distance Education. The participants must take a minimum of two classes in Spanish linguistics and two classes in Spanish language literature; two classes are electives. Spanish courses will be selected in consultation with the MATS advisor in the Department of Languages and Linguistics.

EDUCATION COURSES
(15 credits, either on-campus or on-line)
These courses are offered online throughout the academic year, and are also offered on-campus. These classes represent the required core for the MAT programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Required Education Courses:

  • EDUC 515 - Multicultural Education
  • EDUC 516 - Curriculum and Pedagogy I
  • EDUC 517 - Curriculum and Pedagogy II
  • EDUC 518 - Technology and Pedagogy
  • EDUC 519 - Research Curriculum and Pedagogy

 

PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND APLICATION PROCEDURES

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Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Spanish from an accredited College or University, or the equivalent.
  • Undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application Procedures:
Submit an application for admission, the corresponding fee and original college transcripts to:
The Graduate School
New Mexico State University
PO Box 30001, MSC 3G
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Phone: (575) 646-2736

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

COST

(subject to change)

  • $ 30.00 fee for admission to NMSU Graduate School.
  • $ 212.85 per credit hour for graduate instruction (there is a $25 per credit hour additional fee for Distance Education courses).
  • Books and web site access fees (vary by course).
  • Travel and per diem for face to face meetings and Study Abroad programs.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

For more information check with the following Program Coordinators:

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Dr. Marc Pruyn
Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction
mpruyn@nmsu.edu
(575) 646-2290

Dr. Daniel Villa
Dept. of Languages & Linguistics
dvilla@nmsu.edu
(575) 646-4541

or the College of Education Distance Education office:
Dr. Juanita M. Hannan
juamendo@nmsu.edu
(575) 646-2126