Adams State University, located in Alamosa, Colorado, is a public university known for its commitment to accessibility, affordability and excellence in education. Founded in 1921 as a teacher’s college, the university has since expanded to offer undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including education, business, science and the arts.
With a strong emphasis on serving rural and first-generation students, Adams State provides a supportive learning environment with small class sizes, personalized instruction and a focus on community engagement. The university is also recognized for its online programs, making higher education accessible to a broader audience. Its location in the scenic San Luis Valley offers students unique opportunities for outdoor recreation and cultural enrichment.
The program at ASU is hands-down the best place to pursue your professional goals! While working with my advisor, I was continually impressed by her professionalism and knowledge. The instructors exceeded my expectations, and staff became like a family to me. If you want a program that offers the latest teaching practices, ASU is the place.
Adams State University offers a range of online Master of Arts programs in Education through its School of Education, designed for working professionals holding current teaching licenses. These programs aim to enhance expertise in various educational fields, including:
Culturally & linguistically diverse education
Curriculum and instruction
Curriculum and instruction with endeavor STEM certificate
Educational leadership with principal licensure
Post-baccalaureate alternative teacher license with master's in curriculum & instruction
Post-baccalaureate initial teacher license with master's in curriculum & instruction
Special education generalist
Leadership in education administration & development
The M.A. in Education–Curriculum & Instruction with STEM Certificate is offered in partnership with US Satellite Lab. It prepares you for a career in teaching, administration, and curriculum development, emphasizing STEM education and student success. The program includes the Endeavor STEM teaching certificate and seeks applicants with strong academic and professional backgrounds.
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
$12,834
In State Tuition
$12,834
Out of State Tuition
$35
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Adams State University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Adams State University to see if you can, too!
Amount
Description
$2,550
The Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans Grant awards up to $2,550 per year to eligible students of Hispanic heritage.
Business / Marketing 7-12 Elementary Education K-6 English / Language Arts 7-12 Mathematics 7-12 Science 7-12 Social Studies 7-12 Special Education K-12 TESOL
Each of our graduate programs combines online learning with hands-on experiences through internships or practicums. Given that most of our master's candidates are full-time educators, we work closely with them to coordinate internship or practicum experiences at their local school site where they can receive direct mentorship from school or district administrators, coaches and master teachers.
Our graduate programs prepare educators to deepen their skills in working with diverse populations while providing opportunities to earn additional credentials in culturally and linguistically diverse education and TESOL.
Our master's candidates work largely within the local school sites to engage with diverse groups of students and student populations most relevant to their specific field of study.
Mentoring and coaching is provided by our excellent faculty, as well as by local school administrators, coaches and master teachers who provide one-on-one support to master's candidates in the areas of practice most relevant to their chosen degree path.
Adams State University partners with several national and local organizations to offer exceptional quality in courses and practicum experiences. One of our partnerships with Endeavor provides our graduate students to earn a STEM teaching certificate through STEM courses designed in collaboration with NASA and world-renowned experts in STEM education.
We also partner with regional and local organizations to promote diversity and services through our culturally and linguistically diverse education and TESOL certificate programs.
Stats
Gender
Male
Female
26%
74%
Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
2%
2%
4%
9%
1%
80%
2%
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