NMSU’s College of Education Distance Education program supports Distance Education programs in Alamogordo, Carlsbad, and Grants. It also offers a totally on-line Licensure Program in Special Education and several hybrid programs (partly online, partly face-to-face).
Certificate and Licensure Programs
NMSU’s off-campus Certificate and Licensure Programs are offered to people who already hold a bachelor’s degree or who are interested in being credentialed to teach in the State of New Mexico. Currently we offer a licensure in the following areas:
Off-site Face-to-face Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Post BA Licensure in Elementary Education
- Special Education Alternative Licensure
- Information Technology Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement Program
Master’s Programs
Master’s programs are available for studies with emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, Counseling & Guidance, and Learning Technologies. These programs are composed of a moderated amount of coursework combined with research and field experiences culminating with a written examination over the program of studies. More information about these programs can be checked here:
Curriculum & Instruction
- Master of Arts in Education (C&I/Generalist)
- Master of Arts in Education (C&I/Early Childhood Education)
- Master of Arts in Education (C&I/Educational Learning Technologies Specialization)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (C&I/Spanish)
- Masters of Arts in Teaching< (C&I/On-line Teaching & Learning)
Educational Leadership and Administration
- Master of Arts in Educational Administration (Emphasis in Higher Education)
- Master of Arts and Licensure Program in Educational Administration (Emphasis Pk-12 Educational Administration)
Doctoral Programs
There are on-line doctoral programs available in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and the Department of Educational Administration. These programs are built around a cohort system that provides students with a supportive interactive environment. More information about these programs can be found here:
- Educational Leadership Doctoral Program
- Curriculum & Instruction Doctoral Program Web Page (On-line & Face-to-face)