Graduate Catalog

2012-2013

EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT and DEVELOPMENT

Department website: http://education.nmsu.edu/emd/

(575) 646-3825

edmandev@nmsu.edu

D. Christman, department head, Ed.D. (Oklahoma State) – educational administration, higher education, educational change processes, gender and American Indian issues, multicultural leadership; R. Domínguez, Ph.D. (New Mexico State) – educational administration, higher education, community college administration, leadership development; J.M. Hannan, Ph.D. (New Mexico State University) – distance education administration, best practices in teaching distance education, student services for distance education students; A. Humada-Ludeke, Ed.D. (Arizona State) – school administration, organizational change, educational accountability, leadership development, Pk-20 collaborations and partnerships; G.M. Ivory, Ed.D. (Texas Tech) – research design and evaluation, management technology; K. Kew, Ph.D. (Boston College) – educational change and reform, educational leadership, school culture, micro-politics; A.F. Osanloo, Ph.D. (Arizona State) – educational equality, educational leadership and policy, philosophical foundation of education, issues of race, class, and gender in civic education; M. Prentice, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin) – community college administration, service learning retirement issues, gender issues in education, best practices in teaching higher education; C. Rodríguez, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin) – education policy and leadership, Pk-20 access policy, Latino and borderland studies.
Emeriti
A. L. Armendáriz, Ph.D. (University of New Mexico) – school administration, leadership development, organizational theory; M.L. González, Ph.D. (New Mexico State) – leadership in public school administration, multicultural organizations; C. T. Townley, Ph.D. (University of Michigan) – knowledge management, higher education

DEGREE: Master of Arts
MAJOR: Educational Administration

DEGREE: Doctor of Education
MAJOR: Educational Administration

DEGREE: Doctor of Philosophy
MAJOR: Educational Administration

MINOR: Educational Administration

The mission of the Department of Educational Management and Development at New Mexico State University is to prepare and graduate capable, skillful and dynamic educational leaders for a diverse society. Through the use of theory and practice we aim to develop change agents and role models for socially- just educational systems.

Students studying in these programs are generally interested in the following categories:

Those seeking preparation for careers as educational leaders and administrators in Pk-12 school sectors. Positions most commonly sought are principals, superintendents, supervisors, program directors, central office staff, and state education agency leaders.
Those seeking preparation for administrative and leadership careers in postsecondary education at the community college and university level, as well as in technical-vocational education. This particular focus can include preparation for the professoriate.
Those seeking preparation for careers in educational research, agency and program evaluation, and educational management technology. Positions cover placement in a broad range of employment situations within school districts, community colleges, universities, government, and industry.

Admission

The department requires full admission to any EMD program before starting course work. The department will disenroll any student who has not been admitted into a graduate degree program and, additionally, will not allow them to enroll in other EMD coursework.

Detailed information on programs may be obtained by writing the department. For additional information on degree requirements, consult the Graduate School and College of Education policies listed in the "General Information" chapter of this catalog. Specific criteria for each program are available from the Department of Educational Management and Development.

Admission to EMD Classes

Admission to EMD coursework is generally done by cohort. Registration in any EMD 500-level course requires

full admission to the EMD department, or
admission to another COE graduate degree department, and
consent of the EMD Programs Coordinator and/or EMD Department Head.

Master of Arts

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in educational administration focuses on two areas: Pk-12 school administration and Postsecondary education. The program of study for Pk-12 school administration includes all coursework and internships required by the New Mexico State Public Education Department for Administrative Licensure.

Admission

Grade point average requirements for the master's program are consistent with those of the Graduate School. However, in addition to these requirements, all master's degree applicants must provide a one-page letter of application indicating career interests and reasons for wanting to pursue a master's degree in the department; a professional résumé; a two page professional or academic writing sample; official document showing three years of Pk-12 teaching experience (for those pursuing the Pk-12 administration focus); copy of current teaching license (for those pursuing the Pk-12 administration focus; international applicants may submit a certified letter from their school director in lieu of teaching license);and three letters of recommendation. The letters of support must be mailed directly to the department from the writer. The EMD admissions committee bases admissions decisions on this portfolio and will not consider incomplete applications.

Prerequisites

Students interested in the Pk-12 school administration must have a current teaching license and three years of full-time teaching experience in the Pk-12 sector.

Application Deadlines for Pk-12 School Administration

This program begins in the fall semester only. All materials for this program must be received by the deadline of July 15.

Application Deadline for Postsecondary Education

This program begins in the spring semester only. All materials for this program must be received by the deadline of December 1.

Doctorate Degrees

The Department of Educational Management and Development offers both the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The Doctor of Education is geared toward those students wishing to pursue a degree which will help them in their profession. Coursework, internships, and research are constructed to develop individuals for administrative positions in Pk-12 schools and in postsecondary institutions.

The Doctor of Philosophy is a research-oriented degree. Coursework and internships will be directed toward developing research proficiencies in educational leadership. The Ph.D. also requires additional hours of coursework in an approved cognate area.

Admission

The department requires applicants to complete a Doctoral Admissions Portfolio. Specific details and criteria are available from the Department of Educational Management and Development.

Graduate Assistantships

Some graduate assistantships are available in the department. Interested persons should inquire at an early date. (Due date for application for the following academic year is March 15.) Graduate Assistantship applications are available at http://education.nmsu.edu/emd/student-resources.html