Mathematics, Science, and Educational Technology

Master of Arts Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education with a concentration in MSET

• Mathematics
• Science
• Educational Technology

THE MSET CONCENTRATION PROGRAM

Who Should Apply?

Practicing educators interested in expanding their instructional skills within the areas of science, mathematics or educational technology. Three years of teaching experience preferred.

What’s Needed to Apply?

Completed application packet specific to Elementary or Secondary Education.


Application Deadlines

Elementary Education
Summer/Fall: March 30th
Spring: October 30th


Secondary Education
Summer/Fall: March 1st
Spring: October 1st

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please write or call for more information about the Master of Arts degree in Elementary or Secondary Education with a Concentration in MSET:

University of New Mexico
College of Education
Dept. of Teacher Education
MSC05 3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
87131-0001
Telephone (505) 277-9439
Telephone (505) 277-0513

For general information about Graduate Studies at the University of New Mexico, such as admissions requirements, application procedures, and funding opportunities, please write or call:

Office of Graduate Studies
MSC03 2180
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
87131-0001
Telephone (505) 277-2711

Program Requirements

The masters degree with MSET concentration is offered under Plan II (without thesis) and is composed of 21 semester hours of required courses and an additional 15 semester hours of elective credits. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0.

Required Core Courses

EDPY 524
Computers in the Educational Process

MSET 500
Advanced Instructional Strategies

MSET 542
Principles of Curriculum Development

LLSS 583
Education Across Cultures in the
Southwest

EDUC 500
Research Applications

MSET 593
History and Philosophy of Science and
Mathematics Education

MSET 590
Masters Capstone

Elective Courses

Fifteen semester hours of 500 level courses in the area of your choice: mathematics, science or educational technology.

Mathematics and Science Concentration

Elementary or secondary candidates pursuing a concentration in either mathematics or science may take any 300 or 400 level course within their content area which is approved by their advisor.

A minimum of 6 semester hours must be taken outside the College of Education.

Seven Year Rule

All work toward the master’s degree, including transferred credits, must be completed within a seven year period beginning with the semester of the first graduate course taken within the program.



FACULTY

Jonathan Brinkerhoff, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Ed. Technology
(505) 277-7305
jbrink@unm.edu


Xue Han, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Elem. Mathematics
(505) 277-2338
xhan@unm.edu


Karla Kingsley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Ed. Technology
(505) 277-1625
karlak@unm.edu


Richard Kitchen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, K-12 Mathematics
(505) 277-7753
kitchen@unm.edu


Anne Madsen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, K-12 Mathematics
(505) 610-6884
madsen@unm.edu


Joseph Martinez, Ph.D.
Professor, K-12 Mathematics
(505) 277-4980
jomart@unm.edu


Linda Schaffer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Elem. Science
(505) 277-1411
lcschaf@unm.edu


Quincy Spurlin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Elem. Science
(505) 277-4976
quincy@unm.edu


Cheryl Torrez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Social Studies / Ed. Technology
(505) 277-1169
catorrez@unm.edu


Kathryn Watkins, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Sec. Science
(505) 277-8186
watkins@unm.edu