Educational Leadership, M.A. - Fully Online!
Application Deadlines
Spring Semester: October 1
Fall Semester: March 1
Description
Whether you are a classroom teacher, instructional coach, dean, program manager, or other educational leader, you’ll learn in an exciting, engaging and relevant program which brings together dedicated educators who are ready to make a positive difference in the lives of students, teachers, districts and communities.
Open the door to your next step as a leader in education with the highly regarded Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from the University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences – New Mexico’s Flagship Research I institution. Share your experiences and learn with a diverse group of educators from across New Mexico and the U.S. through our completely online program.
Choose one of the two concentration areas in our popular 36-credit M.A. program. The first option is with administrative license for pre-K – 12 educators, and the second is a research track tailored to those working in higher education.
Application Process
All graduate students are required to work under the supervision of an assigned advisor and to develop and follow a planned Program of Study composed of required courses and, where appropriate, additional courses selected with the approval of the advisor and/or the Program of Study Committee. Courses taken without prior approval may not be accepted toward the completion of the degree. Students must maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA in all Program of Study coursework.
- Apply by visiting the UNM Graduate Studies Admissions page. Applicants must meet the requirements set forth in the College section of the UNM catalog and in the sections on graduate studies.
- Transcripts: Please order two official sets of transcripts. One set should be sent to admissions along with your application and one set should be to our department.
- Complete the Professional Biographical Form.
- Review the program Specific Instructions.
- Optional: Sign up for the Educational Leadership Listserv to receive important program information.
Admission Procedures for International Students:
All international applicants must complete two steps in order to be admitted to the Educational Leadership Program.
- Visit the UNM Global Education Office and follow the provided guidelines.
- Prepare and submit the application packet.
Program Highlights
Our graduates are now leading districts, schools, colleges and universities throughout New Mexico, the Southwest and the United States. Our program is fully, nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Educational Programs and affiliated with the University Council on Educational Administration. Your degree from UNM puts you in the company of the most prestigious educational leadership programs in the country.
- Completely asynchronous schedule – attend class anytime!
- Engage and learn with fellow educators from across New Mexico.
- Discover what schooling and school leadership looks like in urban and rural schools and districts, charter schools, Bureau of Indian Education and Tribally controlled schools.
- Apply what you are learning through site-based internship and practicum courses.
- Summers are yours – classes only meet during fall and spring semesters
Policy on Employment/Load
Faculty and graduates have found that students who give themselves time to concentrate and reflect on their academic studies during their brief time at the University not only achieve academic excellence but excel later in their professional careers. Therefore, the faculty of the Educational Leadership Program strongly recommends that students who are employed full time enroll in nine or fewer hours of course work during the fall and spring semesters in order to optimize their educational experience. Students will not be allowed to enroll in more than nine hours during the fall and spring semesters without prior approval.
