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Western New Mexico University
Overview
Western New Mexico University / School of Education is located in Silver City, NM, in a rural setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Bilingual education | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Secondary education | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Reading | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Educational leadership | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Special education | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Elementary education | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 48 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 11 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
|
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75
Applied
75
Accepted
49
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | June 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 in last 64 hours of undergraduate study |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | April 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
179
Total Graduate Students
2%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 36.31% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6.15% |
| Asian | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 16.2% |
Gender
Male (25%)
Female (74%)
Faculty
12
Total faculty
Full-time - 10
Part-time - 2
Male (2)
Female (10)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | International education, electronic reading assessment, developing STEM teachers |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 680
Silver City, NM 88062-0680
United States
Silver City, NM 88062-0680
United States
Contact
Dr. Barbara Kline Taylor
Interim Associate Dean
Email: barbara.taylor@wnmu.edu
Phone: 575-538-6427
Fax: 575-538-6417
Interim Associate Dean
Email: barbara.taylor@wnmu.edu
Phone: 575-538-6427
Fax: 575-538-6417
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