New York Masters in Education Programs
New York State has more colleges and universities offering nationally accredited Masters’ programs in Education than almost every state in the US. With around 40 such institutions from which to choose, New Yorkers have a choice of most every type of Master’s degree available in most every specialty area.
Adelphi University
Ruth S. Ammon School of Education
- Art Education
- Community Health Promotion
- Early Childhood Education
- Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Adolescent Education (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics)
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Technology
- Educational Theatre
- Physical Education
- School Health Education
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
They also offer Master of Science degree programs in the following specialty areas:
- Communication Disorders (Concentration available in Speech/Language Pathology)
- Exercise Science
- Literacy Education(Concentrations available in Birth-6, 5-12, and Birth-12)
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Bilingual Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Childhood Special Education Adolescent Special Education)
- Sport Management
Programs suitable for educators and administrators are also offered by other colleges within Adelphi. Some of the Master of Arts programs offered include:
- General Psychology
- Mental Health Counseling
- School Psychology
- Studio Art
Adelphi offers Master of Science programs in Biology and Environmental Studies. They also offer a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program and a Master of Social Work program.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation
Council on Social Work Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Harvey Hall, Room 130
1 South Avenue
PO Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 877-4100
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
School of Education
Professional teachers already certified have many more options. Brooklyn College offers Master of Science in Education programs in the following specialties:
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Childhood Education 1-6 (Concentrations available in Bilingual Education, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Science and Environmental Education)
- Middle Childhood Education (Concentrations available in Mathematics Education/Mathematics Specialist)
- Physical Education
- Educational Leadership
- School Counseling
- School Psychologist
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Teacher of Students with Disabilities Generalist 7-12, Teacher of Students with Disabilities in childhood Education 1-6, and Teacher of Students with Disabilities in Early Childhood Education Birth-2)
Professional educators can also pursue a Master of Arts degree in one of the following specialty areas:
- Art Education K-12
- Biology 7-12
- English 7-12
- French 7-12
- Mathematics 7-12
- Physics 7-12
- Social Studies 7-12
- Spanish 7-12
- Middle Childhood Education 5-9 (Concentrations available in Mathematics, General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science)
- Music Education K-12
Other schools within Brooklyn College offer degrees suitable for educators as well. For example, the following Master of Science programs are available:
- Accounting
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Health Science
- Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
- Information Systems
- Media Studies
- Physical Education (Concentration available in Sports management)
- Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Arts are offered in the following fields of study:
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Community Health Education
- Computer Science
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- French
- History
- International Affairs
- Judaic Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Musicology
- Physics
- Psychology (Concentrations available in Experimental Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Mental Health Counseling)
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Speech-Public Communications
- Theater
- Urban Policy and Administration
A Master of Music program is offered with concentrations available in Compositions and Performance. Master of Fine Arts programs are offered in Theater, Creative Writing (concentrations available in Fiction, Playwriting, and Poetry), Design and Technical Production, Digital Art, Directing, Drawing and Painting, Performing Arts Management, Photography, Sculpture, and Television Production.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
2111 James Hall
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 951-5214
Buffalo State College
School of Education
- Art Education K-12
- Biology Education 7-12
- Business and Marketing Education
- Career and Technical Education
- Chemistry Education 7-12
- Childhood and Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction
- Childhood and Early Childhood Education Birth-6
- Earth Science Education 7-12
- Educational Technology
- English Education 7-12
- Foreign Language Education 7-12
- Literacy Specialist Birth-12
- Mathematics Education 7-12
- Physics Education 7-12
- Science Education
- Social Studies Education 7-12
- Spanish Education 7-12
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Early Childhood Special Education, Childhood Special Education, and Adolescence Special Education)
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Technology Education
Master of Science programs are offered in Adult Education as well as Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration.
Other degrees offered through other schools within Buffalo State include Master of Arts programs in Applied Economics, Art Conservation, Biology, English, and History, and Museum Studies.
Master of Science programs are offered in Creative Studies, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Industrial Technology, as well as Professional Applied and Computational Mathematics.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Caudell Hall 114
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-4214
Canisius College
Graduate Education Program
- Adolescence Education 7-12 (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, French, German, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Business)
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Deaf Education
- Educational Leadership and Supervision
- Educational Technologies and Emerging Media
- Literacy Education
- Physical Education
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Advanced Special Education, Childhood Special Education, and Adolescence Special Education)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL K-12
Other colleges and schools within Canisius offer the following Master of Science degree programs which are also applicable to educators:
- Anthrozoology
- Applied Nutrition (Concentrations available in Obesity and Eating Disorders, Fitness and Sports Nutrition, as well as Business and Entrepreneurship in Nutrition)
- College Student and Personnel Administration
- Communication & Leadership (Concentrations available in Organizational Leadership, Managing Not-for-Profit Organizations, and Integrated Marketing Communication)
- Community and School Health
- Counseling and Human Services (Concentrations available in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Rehabilitation Counseling
- Health and Human Performance
- Respiratory Care (Concentrations available in Respiratory Therapeutics and Respiratory Care Education)
- Sport Administration
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational ProgramsMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
(800) 950-2505
College of Staten Island / CUNY
Education Department
Other Master’s programs offered at College of Staten Island include Master of Science programs in Accounting, Biology, Business management, Computer Science, Environmental Science, as well as Neuroscience, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities. They also offer Master of Arts programs in Cinema and Media Studies, English, History, Liberal Studies, and Mental Health Counseling.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
2800 Victory Boulevard
Building 3S, Room 208
Staten Island, NY 10314
(713) 982-3719
Dowling College
School of Education
- Childhood Education (Concentrations available in Professional Studies, Gifted Education, as well as Mathematics, Science, and Technology)
- Early Childhood Education
- Adolescence Education (Concentrations available in Biology, Business Education K-12, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, French, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, and Spanish)
- Educational Technology Leadership
- Literacy Education (Concentrations available in Birth-6 and 5-12)
- Special Education
Other programs suitable for educators include a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program and Master of Science programs in Environmental Microbiology and Integrated Mathematics and Science.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
150 Idle Hour Boulevard
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-3000
Five Towns College
Education Department
The college does offer an additional Master’s program that is appropriate for certain educators. They offer a Master of Music program with concentrations available in Music Education and Jazz/Commercial Music,
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
305 North Service Road, Dix Hills
Long Island, NY 11746
(631) 656-2110
Fordham University
Graduate School of Education
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Adolescence Education (Concentrations available in Biology, Biology/Conservation Life Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Studies)
- Literacy Education (Concentrations in Birth-6 and Grades 5-12)
- Special Education
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL PK-12)
Master of Science in Education programs are offered in Administration and Supervision, Catholic Educational Leadership, Educational Leadership, Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling.
Many other educator-related programs are offered by other Graduate schools within Fordham. Master of Science programs are offered in Biological Sciences, Computer Science, and Applied Psychological Methods. Master of Arts programs are offered in the following fields of study
- Classical Languages and Civilizations (Concentrations available in Greek and Latin)
- Economics
- English
- Ethics and Society
- History
- Medieval Studies
- Pastoral Care
- Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Public Communication (Concentrations available in Media Theory and Criticism, Screen Arts and Cultures, as well as Industries, Publics, and Policies)
- Religious Education
- Theology
- Urban Studies
Fordham also offers a Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting program and a Master of Social Work program.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
33 West 60th Street, Suite 207
New York, NY 10023
(212) 636-6400
Hunter College of the City University of New York
School of Education
Master of Arts programs are offered in Adolescent Education 7-12 with concentrations available in English, Chinese, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Social Studies. They also offer programs in Educational Psychology, Music Education, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL.
Other Departments at Hunter College offer degrees for educators as well. Master of science program are offered in the following areas of study:
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Biology
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- British and American Literature
- Chemistry
- Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
- Nutrition
- Social Research
- Sociology and Social Research
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Urban Affairs
Master of Arts programs are also available in the following fields of study:
- French
- Geography
- History
- Italian
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Psychology (Concentration available in Animal Behavior)
- Pure Mathematics
- Spanish
- Statistics and Applied Mathematics
- Theatre
Additional programs of interest are also offer. Master of Fine Arts programs are offered in Creative Writing, Dance, Integrated Media Arts, Playwriting, and Studio Art. A Master of Public Affairs degree program is available as well as a Master of Social Work program.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
(212) 772-4000
Iona College – New Rochelle
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
For professional educators, Iona offers a Master of Science in Education degree programs in Literacy (Birth to 6)/Special Education (Childhood) as well as Adolescence Education 7-12. The Adolescence Education program offers specialization in a variety of subject areas: Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, and Italian. A Master of Science in Education with an Educational Leadership specialization is also offered.
Various other programs are available to and suitable for professional teachers and educators including Master of Science programs in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
Master of Arts programs are also offered in the following fields of study:
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
- History
- Public Relations
- Psychology (Concentrations available in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Experimental Psychology)
- Mental Health Counseling
- School Psychology
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 633-2112
Lehman College – CUNY
School of Education
Master of Science in Education programs are offered in many specializations including the following:
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Childhood Education 1-6
- English 7-12
- Mathematics 5-9 and 7-12
- Science 7-12
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
- Counselor Education
- Educational Leadership
- Literacy Studies Birth-6 and 5-12
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Early Childhood Special Education and Childhood Special Education
Other schools at Lehman College also offer graduate degrees suitable for educators. Additional Master of Science in Education programs are offered in Health Education and Recreation Education. Master of Science programs are available in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Geographic Information Science, and Nutrition.
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following fields of study:
- Art
- Biology
- English
- Health Education and Promotion
- History
- History for Secondary School Teachers of Social Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers
- Spanish Literature
- Speech-Language Pathology
A Master of Arts in Teaching program is available in Applied Music and Music Teaching K-12. A Master of Fine Arts program is offered in Art. And a Master of Social Work is also available.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 960-8000
Manhattanville College
School of Education
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Middle Childhood 5-9/Adolescence Education 7-12 (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin)
- Visual Arts K-12
- Music Education K-12
- Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy K-12
The programs above lead to initial teacher certification in their respective areas of study.
Manhattanville offers Master of Professional Studies programs in several specializations. Those specialty areas include:
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Middle Childhood 5-9/Adolescence Education 7-12 (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Social Studies)
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Early Childhood Special Education Birth-2, Childhood Special Education 1-6, and Special Education Generalist 7-12)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
- Literacy Specialist Birth-6 as well as 5-12
- Educational Leadership
They also offer a Master of Education in Educational Studies program.
Other colleges and schools within Manhattanville College offer additional Master’s level programs that are suitable for educators. The offer a Master of Arts program in Liberal Studies and a Master of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing. Master of Science programs are offered in several fields of study including Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Business Leadership.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 694-2200
Molloy College
Graduate Education
Master of Science programs are offered in the following specializations:
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Adolescent Education 7-12 (Concentrations available in Adolescent Generalist, Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish)
- Teaching Students with Disabilities
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL PK-12
Educators can find other applicable Master’s programs as well. The college offers a Master of Science program in Music Therapy, a Master of Social Work program, and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1000 Hempstead Avenue
Kellenberg Hall, K326
Rockville Centre, NY 11571
(516) 678-5000 Ext. 6565
Mount Saint Mary College
Division of Education / Graduate Studies
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
330 Powell Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 561-0800
New York Institute of Technology
School of Education
Master of Science programs are offered in the following specialty areas:
- Childhood Education
- Adolescence Education (Concentrations available in Science as well as Mathematics)
- Instructional Technology (Concentrations available for Educators as well as Professional Trainers)
- School Counseling.
Other degrees offered which may be suitable for educators include Master of Science programs in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Human Resources Management. A Master of Arts program in Communication Arts and Master of Fine Arts programs in Computer Graphics and Animation, Fine Arts and Technology, and Graphic Design are also offered.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1855 Broadway (at 61st Street)
New York, NY 10023
(212) 261-1500
Niagara University
Graduate Education & Counseling
Master of Science in Education programs are offered in the following specialty areas:
- Foundations of Teaching
- Special Education
- Literacy Instruction
- School Counselor
- Educational Leadership: School District/Building Leader
- School Business Leadership
- School Administration and Supervision
- Early Childhood and Childhood Education
- Adolescent Education 5-12 (Concentrations available in Biology, Business Education, Chemistry, English, French, Spanish, mathematics, and Social Studies)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
Master of Science programs are offered in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Psychology.
Other programs offered by the university include a Master of Arts program in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master of Science program in sports Management.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Academic Complex, Room 225
PO Box 1930
Niagara University, NY 14109
(716) 286-8336
Nyack College
School of Education
The School of Human Services offers Master of Arts programs in Mental Health Counseling as well as Marriage and Family Therapy. A Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is also offered.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1 South Boulevard
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 675-4512
Pace University
School of Education
For individuals already certified as an educator, Master of Science in Education programs are offered in several specialty areas including Literacy, Special Education, Educational Leadership, and Educational Technology Specialist. A Master of Science program in Educational Technology Studies is also available.
Many other Master’s programs are offered which might be useful to educators. Additional Master of Science in Education programs are offered in School Psychology and Bilingual School Psychology. Master of Arts programs are offered in Psychology as well as Media and Communication Arts. Master of Science programs are offered in the following fields of study:
Master of Science
- Counseling (Concentrations available in Substance Abuse Counseling as well as Loss and Grief Counseling)
- Environmental Science
- Forensic Science
- Mental Health Counseling
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Internet Technology
- Software Development and Engineering
- Telecommunications Systems and Networks
A Master of Fine Arts program in Actors Studio at Pace University is also available.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1 Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
(800) 874-PACE
Queens College of the City University of New York
Division of Education
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Adolescent Education (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Social Studies, French, Italian, and Spanish)
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Early Childhood, Childhood, and Adolescent Education)
- Art Education PK-12
- Music Education PK-12
- Family and Consumer Science PK-12
- Library Media Specialist
- Literacy
- School Psychologist PK-12
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Powdermaker Hall, Room 100
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 997-5220
Relay Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Education
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
40 West 20th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 228-1888
Saint Bonaventure University
School of Graduate Studies
- Childhood Literacy Birth-6
- Adolescence Literacy 5-12
- Adolescence Education 7-12 (Concentrations available in English, Math, Social Studies, French, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science)
- Differentiated Instruction (Concentrations available in Gifted as well as Students with Disabilities)
- Educational Leadership
- Counselor Education (Concentrations available in Community Mental Health, School Counseling, and Rehabilitation Counseling)
The university also offers Master of Arts programs in Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Leadership, Franciscan Studies, and English.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3261 West State Road
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
(716) 375-2000
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
School of Education
Those who are already certified as teachers can advance their careers with a Master of Science in Education degree. Saint Thomas Aquinas offers the degree in various specialty areas including Literacy Birth-6, Literacy 5-12, Special Education 1-6, Special Education 7-12, and Educational Leadership.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
125 Route 340
Sparkill, NY 10976
(845) 398-4000
St. John Fisher College
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education
Those who already hold a teaching certification can earn additional certifications by pursuing a Master of Science program in Literacy Birth-6, Literacy 5-12, Special Education 1-6, Special Education 7-12, Math/Science/Technology Education, or Educational Leadership.
The School of Arts & Sciences offers an additional Master of Science degree in International Studies.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3690 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 385-8000
State University of New York at Potsdam
School of Education and Professional Studies
They offer Master of Science in Teaching degrees for those who hold an academic Bachelor’s degree and who now seek initial certification. Programs are offered in three specializations: Childhood Education 1-6, Secondary Education (concentrations available in English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, and Science), and Mathematics Education.
Master of Science in Education programs are offered for those who hold initial certification but need a Master’s degree to complete professional certification requirements or those who seek additional certifications. Programs are offered in the following specializations:
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Technology Specialist
- Inclusive & Special Education
- Literacy Educator
- Literacy Specialist Birt-6
- Literacy Specialist 5-12
- Mathematics Education
- Organizational Performance, Leadership, & Technology
- Secondary Education (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, and Social Studies)
SUNY Potsdam also offers Master of Music programs in Composition, Performance, and Music Education.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Association of Schools of Music
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 267-2000
State University of New York at Fredonia
College of Education
For those seeking professional certification, several options are available. Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education programs are offered ing the following specializations:
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Middle Level Education 5-9 (Concentrations available in Generalist, English, French, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Mathematics, and Social Studies)
- Adolescence Education 7-12 (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish)
- Early Childhood Special Education Birth-2
- Childhood Special Education 1-6
- Middle Level Special Education 5-9 (Concentrations available in Generalist, English, French, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Mathematics, and Social Studies)
- Adolescence Special Education 7-12 (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish)
- English 7-12
- Literacy Education Birth-6
- Literacy Education 5-12
- Mathematics 7-12
A Master of Arts in English 7-12 program and Master of Music in Music Education K-12, Music Performance, Music Theory/Composition, and Music Therapy program are also offered.
Other Master’s programs offered by the university include both Master of Arts and Master of Science programs in Interdisciplinary Studies. Master of Science programs are also offered in Chemistry and Biology.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
810 Maytum Hall
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 673-3311
State University of New York at Geneseo
Ella Cline Shear School of Education
A Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Master of Science in Accounting are also offered.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 245-5000
State University of New York at New Paltz
School of Graduate Studies
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- English
- French
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
Those already holding initial certification are offered a variety of Master of Science in Education programs leading to professional certification in the following specializations:
- Childhood Education (Concentrations available in Early Childhood, Environmental Education, Humanistic Education, Math/Science/Technology, Reading/Literacy, and Special Education)
- Literacy Education Birth-6
- Literacy Education 5-12
- Adolescence Education (Subject areas available include Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, French, Mathematics, Spanish, and Social Studies)
- Visual Arts Education
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Early Childhood Special Education, Childhood Special Education, Adolescence Special Education)
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Educational Administration
A Master of Professional Studies in Humanistic/Multicultural Education is also offered.
The university offers a variety of other Master’s programs including Master of Science programs in the following fields of study:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech & Language Disabilities
- Music Therapy
- Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling
They also offer a Master of Arts in Psychology and Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics, Metal, Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 257-SUNY
State University of New York at Oswego
School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching programs leading to initial certification are also offered in the following specializations:
- Art Education PK-12
- Adolescence Chemistry 7-12
- Adolescence Mathematics 7-12
- Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist & Adolescence Mathematics 7-12
- Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist & Adolescence Chemistry 7-12
- Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist & Adolescence Physics 7-12
- Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist & Adolescence Biology 7-12
- Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist & Adolescence Earth Science 7-12
- Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL 7-12
Master of Science in Education programs leading to both initial and professional certification are offered in Literacy Education Birth-6, Literacy Education 5-12, and Special Education/childhood 1-6.
Master of Science in Education for Vocational Education programs are offered in several specializations for both those seeking initial as well as professional certification. The specialty areas in which this degree is offered include:
- Agricultural Education 7-12
- Business and Marketing Education K-12
- Career and Technical Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- Health Careers Education 7-12
- Technical Education 7-12
- Trade Education 7-12
Those students who already hold initial certification and are seeking professional certification have additional options. Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction programs are offered in the following specialty areas:
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Middle Childhood Education Generalist 5-9
- Middle Childhood Education Specialist 5-9 (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, French, Spanish, German, Mathematics, and Social Studies)
- Adolescence Education Specialist 7-12 (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, French, Spanish, German, Mathematics, and Social Studies)
- Music Education PK-12
A Master of Science in Education program in Childhood Special Education 1-6 is offered as well leading to professional certification.
Additionally, Master of Science programs are offered in Counseling Services, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology.
Other schools within SUNY Oswego offer a Master of Science program in Chemistry as well as Master of Arts programs in Art (concentrations available in Graphic Design and Studio Art), English, History, and Human-Computer Interaction.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
201 Culkin Hall
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 312-2102
State University of New York College at Brockport
Graduate Studies
Those who are already certified but are seeking professional certification can choose from Master’s programs in either Childhood Education 1-6 (concentrations available in Childhood Literacy, Childhood Curriculum Specialist, and Bilingual/Spanish Education) or Adolescence Education 7-12 (concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Bilingual/Spanish Education). Master of Science in Education programs are also offered in Health Education and Adapted Physical Education.
The Department of Counselor Education offers three different Master’s programs including Master of Science in Education programs in College Counseling and School Counseling K-12 as well as a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling.
Additional graduate programs are offered by other departments at the college. Master of Science programs are offered in the following areas:
- Environmental Science and Biology
- Forensic Accounting
- Biological Sciences
- Recreation and Leisure Studies
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following fields of study:
- Communications
- English (Concentrations available in Literature and Creative Writing)
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Psychology
Master of Public Administration and a Master of Social Work programs are offered. A Master of Fine Arts in Visual Studies is offered as well as three dance graduate programs. The Department of Dance offers a Master of Fine Arts in Dance, a Master of Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography, and a Master of Arts in Dance Education with PK-12 dance teacher certification.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Social Work Education
National Association of Schools of Dance
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Morgan Hall
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 395-2796
State University of New York College at Oneonta
Division of Education
- Literacy Education Birth-6
- Literacy Education 5-12
- Educational Technology Specialist K-12
- School Counselor K-12
- Special Education: Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Special Education: Childhood Education 1-6
- Special Education: Generalist 7-12
A Master of Science in Teaching in Foreign Language Education 7-12 is offered in French, Spanish, Arbic, Chinese, German, and Italian.
Other Master’s programs offered by SUNY Oneonta include Master of Science programs in Biology, Lake Management, and Nutrition and Dietetics as well as Master of Arts programs in History/Museum Studies and Mathematics.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
205 Fitzelle Hall
108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 436-2541
State University of New York at Stony Brook
School of Professional Development
Master of Professional Studies programs are offered in Environmental Management and Human Resource Management. A Master of Science in Human Resource Management is offered as well as Master of Arts programs in Liberal Studies and Higher Education Administration.
A variety of other graduate programs are offered at the university that might be applicable to certain educators and their career goals. Master of Arts programs are offered in the following:
- Africana Studies
- Anthropology (Concentrations available in Archeology, Physical Anthropology, or Sociocultural Anthropology).
- Art History
- Cultural Analysis and Theory (Concentrations available in Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, and Women’s & Gender Studies)
- English
- European Languages and Literature (French and Italian)
- Hispanic Languages and Literature
- Hispanic Languages and Linguistics
- History
- History and Theory of Music
- Music composition
- Philosophy
- Physics and Astronomy
- Sociology
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
- Theatre
The university offers Master of Science programs in the following fields of study:
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Geoscience
- Journalism
- Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
- Technological Systems Management (Concentrations available in Educational Technology, Energy and Environmental Systems, and Global Operations Management)
The university also offers a Master of Social Work program, a Master of Music in Performance program, and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
N-201 Social and Behavioral Sciences
Stony Brook, NY 11794
(631) 632-6000
State University of New York at Cortland
Graduate School
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- English
- Mathematics
- Physics
Master of Science in Teaching programs are also offered leading to initial certification as a teach in Childhood Education 1-6 and Health Education K-12.
Those who already hold initial teacher certification and are seeking professional certification are offered many Master of Science in Education programs including those in the following specializations:
- Childhood Education (Concentrations available in Mathematics and Science, Social Studies, and Technology Specialist)
- Adolescence Education (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, mathematics, Physics, Social Studies/Geography, Social Studies/History, English as a Second Language/ESL, French, and Spanish)
- Health Education K-12
- Literacy Education (Concentrations in Birth-6, Birth-12, and 5-12)
- Physical Education K-12 (Concentrations available in Adapted Physical Education, Coaching Pedagogy, and Physical Education Leadership)
- Environmental and Outdoor Education K-12
- Management of Leisure Services K-12
- Therapeutic Recreation K-12
- Teaching Students with Disabilities
Other schools within the university offer educator-related degree programs such as Master of Science programs in the following:
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Community Health
- Exercise Science
- Environmental and Outdoor Education
- Management of Leisure Services
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Sport Management
- International Sport Management
Master of Arts programs are also offered in English and History.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
PO Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-2011
Syracuse University
Graduate School of Education
- Art Education
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Cultural Foundations of Education
- Early Childhood Special Education
- English Education 7-12
- Exercise Science
- Higher/Postsecondary Education
- Inclusive Special Education 1-6
- Inclusive Special Education Generalist 7-12
- Inclusive Special Education Severe/Multiple Disabilities
- Instructional Design, Development, and Evaluation
- Instructional Technology
- International Education Leadership
- Literacy Education Birth-6
- Literacy Education 5-12
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Science Education (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics)
- Social Studies
- Teaching and Curriculum
- Teaching English Language Learners/TELL
They also offer a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Student Affairs Counseling.
The other colleges and schools within Syracuse offer additional graduate programs which are suitable for some educators. They offer Master of Science programs in the following fields of study:
- Applied Statistics
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computational Linguistics
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Earth Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Forensic Science
- Mathematics
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following areas of study:
- Art History
- Art History and Museum Studies
- Arts Leadership
- Earth Science
- English
- French and Francophone Studies
- Linguistic Studies
- Pan African Studies
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Renaissance Art
- Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture
Programs leading a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a Master of Architecture are also available.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
National Architectural Accrediting Board
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
230 Huntington Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
(315) 443-4752
Teachers College of Columbia University
Graduate Studies
- Adult Learning and Leadership
- Anthropology and Education
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Applied Linguistics
- Art Education
- Cognitive, Behavioral, and Developmental Analysis
- Communication
- Curriculum and Teaching
- Economics and Education
- Educational Leadership
- English Education
- Hearing Impairment
- Higher and Postsecondary Education
- History and Education
- Instructional Technology and Media
- Leadership, Policy, and Politics/Education Policy (Concentrations available in Early Childhood Education Policy, K-12 Education Reform Policy, Higher Education Policy, and Law and Education Policy)
- Mathematics Education
- Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics
- Movement Science and Education (Concentrations available in Applied Physiology, Motor Learning and Control, and Physical Education)
- Music Education
- Philosophy and Education
- Politics and Education
- Psychological Counseling
- Reading Specialist
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Sociology and Education
- Supervision of Special Education Programs
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following specialty areas:
- Adult Learning and Leadership
- Anthropology and Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Applied Linguistics
- Art Education
- Bilingual /Bicultural Education
- Clinical Psychology (Concentrations available in General as well as Personality and Psychopathology)
- Cognitive Studies in Education
- Communication
- Computing in Education
- Conflict Resolution
- Developmental Psychology
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Economics and Education
- Educational Leadership
- Elementary Inclusive Education
- English Education
- Gifted Education
- Health Education
- Higher and Postsecondary Education
- History and Education
- Instructional Technology and Media
- Intellectual Disability/Autism
- Leadership, Policy, and Politics/Education Policy (Concentrations available in Early Childhood Education Policy, K-12 Education Reform Policy, Higher Education Policy, and Law and Education Policy)
- Literacy Specialist
- Mathematics Education
- Movement Science and Education (Concentrations available in Applied Physiology, Motor Learning and Control, and Physical Education)
- Music Education
- Organizational Psychology (Concentration available in Change Leadership)
- Philosophy and Education
- Politics and Education
- Psychology in Education
- Reading Specialist
- Secondary Inclusive Education
- Social Studies Education
- Sociology and Education
- Supervisor/Teacher of Science Education
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
- Teaching of American Sign Language/ASL as a Foreign Language
- Technology Specialist K-12
Several Master of Science programs are offered in the following specialties:
- Applied Statistics
- Diabetes Education and Management
- Health Education
- Mathematics Education
- Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics
- Nutrition
- Science Education
- Speech-Language Pathology
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
National Association of School Psychologists
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
525 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-3000
The City College of New York CUNY
School of Education
- Art Education
- Bilingual Education
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Theatre
- English Education
- Environmental Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Science Education
- Spanish Education
- Special Education
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL PK-12/Adult
Additional Master’s programs offered at City College of New York are offered in the following fields of study
- Architecture
- Art History
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Digital and Interdisciplinary Art Practice
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Film and Video/Media Arts Production
- History
- Information Systems
- Landscape Architecture
- Language and Literacy
- Mechanical Engineering
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Studio Art
- Sustainability
- Urban Design
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
North Academic Center, Room 3/203
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
(212) 650-5471
The College of Saint Rose
Graduate School
- Art Education
- Adolescence Education 7-12
- Adolescence Special Education 7-12
- Applied Technology Education K-12
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Childhood Special Education 1-6
- College Student Services Administration
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Early Childhood Special Education Birth-2
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology Specialist
- Higher Education Leadership and Administration
- Instructional Technology
- Literacy
- Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling
- School Psychology
Other schools within Saint Rose offer additional graduate programs. Master of Arts degree programs are offered in Communications, English, Studio Art, and History/Political Science. Master of Science programs are available in Accounting, Computer Information systems, and Music Education. Finally, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is also offered.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
National Association of School Psychologists
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
432 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
(800) 637-8556
The Sage Colleges
Esteves School of Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism
- Childhood Education
- Community Health Education
- Excellence in Teaching
- Literacy
- Professional School Counseling
- School Health Education
Other schools within The Sage Colleges offer Master of Arts programs in Community Psychology, Counseling, Forensic Mental Health, Health Services Administration, and Nutrition.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
65 1st Street
Troy, NY 12180
(888) VERYSAGE
University of Rochester
The Margaret Warner Graudate School of Education and Human Development
- Early Childhood Education Birth-2
- Elementary Education 1-6
- Middle Childhood Education (Concentrations available in English, French, German Spanish, Latin, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Social Studies)
- Adolescence Education (Concentrations available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Latin, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Social Studies)
- Early Childhood Inclusion Birth-2
- Elementary/Childhood Inclusion 1-6
- Teaching Students with Disabilities (Concentrations available in Early Childhood Birth-2, Elementary/Childhood 1-6, Secondary/Adolescence 7-12 Generalist, and Secondary/Adolescence 7-12 in a subject including English, Math, Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Latin)
- Community Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling
- Educational Policy
- Educational Administration in K-12 Schools
- Health Professions Education
- Higher Education Administration
- Higher Education Student Affairs
- Human Development (Concentrations in Early Childhood, Developmental Differences, Family Studies, Gerontology, and Research/Programs Evaluation)
- Reading/Literacy (Concentrations available in Birth-6 and 5-12)
- Teaching and Curriculum
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
- School Building Leadership
- School District Leadership
They also offer Master of Arts in Teaching programs in Adolescence Education with concentrations available in English, French, German, Spanish, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Box 270425
Rochester, NY 14627
(585) 275-3950
Wagner College
Education Department
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
One Campus Road
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 390-3106