THROUGHDISCOVERY

College of Education

Transforming lives

All About Discovery!™New Mexico State Universitycollege.education.nmsu.edu

MESSAGE FROM DEAN POPE-DAVIS

Bienvenidos a la Facultad de Educación.

Nosotros creemos que para seguir su pasión, primero la tiene que descubrir. Con nosotros, usted tendrá la oportunidad de conocer y trabajar con profesores y personal distinguidos y culturalmente competentes que van a ser sus mentores y le van a apoyar en todo. El proceso del aprendizaje va a requerir que usted piense en formas nuevas para que pueda hacer que el mundo sea diferente. Tenga paciencia con sí mismo porque el proceso de ex-tender su perspectiva es un proceso de toda la vida. Confíe en el hecho de que sus profesores y el personal de la facul-

tad le van a acompañar durante todo el camino; estamos todos comprometidos a que usted alcance lo máximo posible. Sepa que la comunidad de su facultad es mejor porque usted cuenta como parte de nuestro equipo; nosotros tomamos en serio nuestras responsabi-lidades para con usted. Conecte con nosotros en los salones de clase, en los pasillos y en la comunidad, y va a descubrir un sin fin de posibilidades para su futuro.

Don B. Pope-Davis, Ph.D.Dean, College of EducationDecano del colegio de educación

Welcome to the College of Education.

We believe that to follow your passion, you must first discover it. Here, you will have the opportu-nity to engage with distinguished and culturally competent faculty and staff who will mentor and support you. The learning process will require you to think in new ways so that you can make a difference in the world. Be patient with yourself, for to broaden

your perspective is a life process. Take confidence in the fact that our faculty and staff will be with you along the way; we are all invested in your success. Know that our college community is better because of you; we take seriously our responsibilities to you. Engage us in the classroom, hallways and com-munity, and you will discover endless possibilities lay ahead for you.

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Discover Pathways to Success

Education transforms lives through discovery by following the college’s core values of excellence, integrity, diversity, transparency, leadership and innovation. NMSU’s College of Education offers many paths, each providing a base of

knowledge, skills and experience that will allow you to make a difference in your community through education.

We’re a national leader in bilingual education, multicultural education, special education and technology. We offer an excellent undergraduate program in physi-cal education and the only athletic training program in the Southwest.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accred-its the College of Education. Our outstanding departments include Counseling and Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Administration, Kinesiology and Dance, and Special Education/Communica-tion Disorders. Accredited programs include clinical and mental health counsel-ing, counseling psychology, school psychology, athletic training and communica-tion disorders.

We welcome you to join our diverse, supportive community – within our areas of expertise you will chart your pathway to success.

• Counseling and Educational Psychology

• Curriculum and Instruction

• Educational Leadership and Administration

• Kinesiology and Dance

• Special Education/ Communication Disorders

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We will prepare you to join the caring professionals who work with diverse popu-lations in various educational and community settings within the fields of coun-seling psychology, school psychology, and clinical and mental health counseling.

Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Community Psychology- Joint degree with Educational Diagnostics program Minor: Counseling and Educational Psychology Note: NMSU students in any field of study may choose this minor.

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling and Guidance Specialization in Clinical and Mental and Health Counseling (Accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) Specialization in Educational Diagnostics

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) in School Psychology (Accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists)Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology (Accredited by the American Psychological Association) Specialization/Concentration: Spanish Counseling is available for the MA, Ed.S. Ph.D.

Counseling and Educational Psychologycep.education.nmsu.edu575-646-2121

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We are dedicated to your success. Our stu-dents emerge as well-prepared master edu-cators for public, private and government institutions. Graduates serve as directors of instruction and curriculum, subject matter specialists, supervisors of student teaching and college professors of curriculum and instruction. Programs that lead to licensure are NCATE accredited.

Bachelor of Science in EducationTeaching Majors: - Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education Teaching Fields: Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies - Secondary Education Teaching Fields: Modern Languages (French, Spanish and German), General Science, Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education (K-12), and Social Studies - Endorsements: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and Bilingual Education Minor: Early Childhood Education Note: NMSU students in any field of study may choose this minor.

Master of Arts in Education Concentrations: Bilingual Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Language, Literacy and Culture, Learning Design and Technology, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Master of Arts in Teaching Concentrations: Dance, Math, Science and Spanish

Master of Arts in Online Teaching and Learning (Certificate)

Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral emphases: Bilingual Education, Critical Pedagogies, Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Learning Design and Technology, Language, Literacy & Culture (Reading), and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Curriculum and Instructionci.education.nmsu.edu575-646-4820

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Educational Leadership and Administrationemd.education.nmsu.edu 575-646-3825

Capable, skilled and dynamic educational leaders are in demand in today’s diverse society. Through the use of theory and practice, we’ll prepare you to take your place among agents of change and role models for socially just educational systems.

Undergraduate Minor

Master of Arts in Educational Administration Concentrations: PK-12 Education Administration, Higher Education AdministrationDoctor of Education in Educational Administration Minor: PK-12 Education Administration, Higher Education AdministrationDoctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration Minor: PK-12 Education Administration, Higher Education Administration Note: NMSU students in any field of study may choose this minor.

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KIND advances the science, practice and art of human movement. As a student, you will collaborate with faculty to explore human movement from biological, behavioral, social, pedagogical and artistic perspectives. Our priorities are the dissemination of new knowledge and creative works, and the preparation of future scientists, practitioners, educators and performers.

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education(Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)Bachelor of Science in Education-Teaching Physical Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Bachelor of Arts in Dance Minors: Dance, Exercise Science Note: NMSU students in any field of study may elect to minor in dance or exercise science.Doctorate of Philosophy in Kinesiology

Kinesiology and Dance (KIND)hpdr.education.nmsu.edu 575-646-2215

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Special Education/Communication Disordersspedcd.education.nmsu.edu 575-646-2402

Our programs prepare students for careers as master special education teachers, special education consultants and directors, as well as higher education faculty in the fields of special education and communication disorders, and speech-language pathologists in schools, communities and medical settings.

Bachelor of Science in EducationMajor: - Special Education and Communication DisordersMaster of Arts in Communication Disorders(Accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)Master of Arts in Education Concentrations: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Special Education/Deaf-Hard of Hearing

Doctor of Education in Special Education Concentration: Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education/Autism Minors: Deaf Education, Special Education (this minor is available to graduate students pursuing a master’s degree) Note: NMSU students in any field of study may choose this minor.

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Our students have many opportunities to make a difference. Just one example is Service Learning for Educational Distinction (SLED), merg-ing meaningful community service with academic learning. SLED

students provide community service in government agencies and educational, civic and advocacy organizations. Students call SLED “amazing” and report that it teaches “lessons to last a lifetime.” Since the fall of 2007, they have amassed thou-sands of hours of community service.

Making a Difference

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Enhance and broaden your college experience by joining one (or more!) of our service or professional student organizations. You’ll gain knowledge and experience while enjoying the opportunity to network with caring faculty

and expert professionals in your field of study.

To learn about these programs visit college.education.nmsu.edu/student.

Get Involved!

Undergraduate• Education Council• Student Ambassadors• NMSU Swingers• NMSU DanceSport Club• Society for Spanish Dance• Kinesiology Club• Council for Exceptional Children• Counseling Undergraduate Society • Student National Education

Association• Latinos for Exito• Dance Society• National Student Speech,

Language, Hearing Association• Educators Rising at NMSU

Graduate• Critical/Multicultural Educators’

Graduate Student Organization• Counseling Master’s Student

Association• Counseling Psychology Doctoral

Student Association• School Psychology Graduate

Student Organization

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One of the most beneficial things you can do while enrolled in college is to live on campus – studies show living on campus positively impacts students’ lives, enriches their day-to-day interactions, and makes their col-

lege experience more fulfilling. Whether you are an undergraduate or a graduate student, single or married, with or without children, you are sure to feel right at home on campus. Explore all your options at housing.nmsu.edu.

Living Learning CommunityLiving Learning Communities (LLCs) are groups of undergraduate students who live together in the residence halls based upon common interests and they’re a great way to get connected on campus. The College of Education’s LLC creates a supportive environment that helps our students smoothly transition from high school. You will gain a lot from the opportunity to interact with faculty and staff outside the classroom while exploring educational themes. Your community assis-tant, an upperclassman in the college, will design and implement activities, events and programs that will connect you with fellow students sharing similar interests and academic and personal goals. There’s no extra cost to live in an LLC, but the benefits are huge.

Reserve your room in our Living Learning Community in Garcia Hall by applying online at housing.nmsu.edu/applications. For more LLC info, you can call 575-646-3202 or email housing@nmsu.edu.

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There are many ways to pay for school! Find out about grants, loans, scholarships and work-study online at fa.nmsu.edu or by calling 575-646-4105 (877-278-8586). You’ll find a list of available College of Education scholarships and scholarship deadlines at: college.education.nmsu.edu/scholarships.

The College of Education would like to remind you that Scholar Dollar$, the online application for scholarships, is available. The deadline to apply is March 1. Go to scholarships.nmsu.edu.

Note: Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed to be considered for NMSU financial aid and scholarships. Go to fafsa.ed.gov. NMSU’s FAFSA code is 002657.

Graduate students have opportunities for awards, assistantships, fellowships and grants. Go to gradschool.nmsu.edu to learn more.

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