The NMSU Master of Arts in Educational Administration with a Higher Education concentration prepares educational leaders to meet the needs of the traditional and non-traditional university and college students.

Today's students are diverse and need leaders who can prepare them to succeed in today's workforce. Our courses are taught by professors who have experience in higher education administration. The program will enable you to attend classes online to accommodate your busy schedule; develop your leadership skills in a learning community; inform you about current trends and policies affecting higher education; and, prepare you for a career or advancement in community college or university administration.

Explore the Master of Arts in Educational Administration with a Higher Education concentration

Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent enrollment refers to taking coursework for two or more programs in the Department of Educational Leadership and Administration (ELA) simultaneously. Enrollment in one ELA program is academically challenging, thus students accepted into the Master of Arts (Pre-K-12 or Higher Education), Ed.D., or Ph.D. program are not allowed to take courses in another program concurrently.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree
Admission to NMSU Graduate School and Division of ELA

Program Delivery

All classes are online.
Mandatory participation in orientation (in person in Las Cruces or through admission to NMSU’s Adobe Connect system) before start of course work in January

Required Credit Hours

This program is 33 credits.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

NMSU helps to keep your tuition costs affordable. But if you need financial help, NMSU is ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education to earn your Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management bachelor’s degree.

Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.

NMSU Online students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.

Contact Financial Aid

Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: onlineFA@nmsu.edu

About NMSU's College of Education's School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership (TPAL)

TPAL is devoted to the preparation of master educators, administrators, and leaders for public, private, and governmental institutions. Graduates are prepared to serve as teachers, directors of instruction and curriculum, subject matter specialists, supervisors of student teaching, educational leaders, and university professors. There are three Divisions in the School of TPAL – the Division of Educational Foundations and STEM; the Division of Educational Leadership and Administration; and the Division of Educator Preparation.

What can you do with an MA in Educational Administration with a concentration in Higher Education?

The Master plus Licensure with Concentration in Early Childhood Education program prepares candidates to teach Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade in public school settings using culturally responsive pedagogy and developmentally appropriate practices.

Early childhood education is a growing field. The state and federal governments have recently committed to new investments in early childhood education with the development of New Mexico’s Early Childhood Care and Education Department and Pre-K now being offered in public schools across the state.

Obtaining a master’s degree will deepen your understanding of child development, curriculum design, and early childhood pedagogy. Not only can you teach in a public-school setting, but this degree prepares you for careers such as:

Instructional Coordinator
Curriculum Specialist
Early Childhood Center Director
Consultant for Early Childhood Organizations
Teacher Educator at the Associate’s Level

Interested in advanced study?

Graduates with a master’s in early childhood education can choose to pursue advanced study. Graduates can continue at NMSU to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum and Instruction to prepare for a career in higher education and research. Graduates might also pursue a Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Education Administration.