Educational Leadership Graduate Programs
The Educational Leadership, M.A. is fully online!
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.
POLLEN cohort
As part of honoring and embracing leadership and education, corn POLLEN was utilized by Southwestern tribes in recognition of the outstanding leadership attributes of tribal members, and to pray for all living things, as well as educational success and persistence.
“As a teacher leader in Albuquerque Public Schools, I found myself interested in furthering my education by obtaining an administrative license from the Educational Leadership Program in the College of Education at the University of New Mexico. I had the opportunity to be a part of the online coursework, which fit my schedule allowing me to continue work and raise my family. The courses in Instructional Data Literacy, Educational Law, Leadership Theory, and Observational Feedback were excellent and provided relevant content I use regularly. The faculty in the ED Lead Program were excellent and maintained a collaborative environment and mindset that complimented their expertise in the field. In our course forums, I appreciated the perspectives in cultural diversity, rich content, and the peer support received from my classmates. My colleagues played a tremendous role in my learning and approaches as an educator through our weekly discussions and design modules. We are still in touch today, supporting each other as we enter into administrative roles. I highly recommend the ED Lead Program to anyone wanting to expand their knowledge in instructional and transformational leadership and practice. The experience, training, course content, and mentorship from colleagues and faculty, truly changed my career trajectory for the better!”
Kathryn Ramsey
UNM Educational Leadership Graduate, May 2021
Assistant Principal, Mountain View Elementary
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 one official set of transcripts to be sent to apply@unm.edu. If electronic is not possible, mail to UNM Office of Admissions, PO Box 4895, Albuquerque, NM 87196-4895.
- Complete the Professional Biographical Form and attach it to your application online.
- 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.
Educational Leadership Listserv
To sign up for the Ed Leadership Listserv, send an email message to:
- listserv@list.unm.edu
- Leave the subject field blank
- In the body of the message type the following information only:
Subscribe EDLEADGROUP-L Firstname Lastname (your first and last name) - Hit send
Graduation Processes
Leading New Mexico in Educator Preparation and Research
The overall mission and purpose of our work within the Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy Department is to prepare and support teachers, teacher educators and teacher leaders who support the children and families of New Mexico. Read more about our Mission and Core Values.
