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

Adelphi University’s Ruth S. Ammon School of Education offers numerous Master’s degree programs for educators and administrators. They offer Master of Arts programs in the following specializations:

  • 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.

Accreditations

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

Contact Information

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

The School of Education at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York offers a wide variety of degree programs at the Master’s level designed for educators and administrators. For those seeking initial teacher certification, they offer Master of Arts in Teaching programs in Adolescence Science Education 7-12 with concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

2111 James Hall
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 951-5214


Buffalo State College
School of Education

Buffalo State College offers a variety of educator related programs through their School of Education. Master of Science in Education programs are offered in the following specializations:

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Contact Information

Caudell Hall 114
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-4214


Canisius College
Graduate Education Program

Canisius College offers many programs suitable for educators and administrators as well as those seeking to be educators. The School of Education offers the following master of Science degree programs:

  • 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
Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational ProgramsMiddle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
(800) 950-2505


College of Staten Island / CUNY
Education Department

The College of Staten Island – CUNY offers Master of Science in Education programs in three specializations. They include Special Education 1-6, Childhood Education, and Adolescence Education. The Adolescence Education program is offered with concentrations available in Biology, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

2800 Victory Boulevard
Building 3S, Room 208
Staten Island, NY 10314
(713) 982-3719


Dowling College
School of Education

Dowling College’s School of Education offers Master of Science degrees in several specialty areas including:

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

150 Idle Hour Boulevard
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-3000


Five Towns College
Education Department

The Education Department at Five Towns College offers only one graduate program. They offer a Master of Science in Education degree program in Childhood Education.

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,

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills
Long Island, NY 11746
(631) 656-2110


Fordham University
Graduate School of Education

Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education offers many Master’s programs for educators and administrators. They offer Master of Science in Teaching programs in the following specializations:

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

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

The School of Education at Hunter College of the City University of New York offers a variety of Master’s programs. They offer Master of Science in Education programs in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Childhood Literacy, Adolescent Education, Adolescent Literacy, Special Education, and Counseling.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
(212) 772-4000


Iona College – New Rochelle
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Iona College – New Rochelle’s Graduate School of Arts & Sciences offers individuals seeking initial teacher certification Master of Science in Teaching programs in Childhood Education 1-6, Childhood Education/Childhood Special Education, and Adolescence Education with concentrations available in Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, and Italian.

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
Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 633-2112


Lehman College – CUNY
School of Education

The School of Education at Lehman College – CUNY offers many Master’s programs for educators and administrators. Master of Arts programs are offered in Art Education PK-12, Social Studies 7-12, and Spanish Education 7-12.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 960-8000


Manhattanville College
School of Education

Manhattanville College’s School of Education offers quite a few Master’s programs designed for educators. They offer Master of Arts in Teaching programs in a number of specializations including:

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 694-2200


Molloy College
Graduate Education

Molloy College offers many graduate degree programs for educators and administrators. They offer many Master of Science programs that lead to initial teacher certification for those with non-teaching Bachelors. They also offer corresponding Master of Science programs leading to professional certification for those already certified as a teacher.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

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 Division of Education at Mount Saint Mary College offers Master of Science in Education programs in Childhood Education, Middle School Extension 5-6, Middle School Extension 7-9, Adolescence Education 7-12, Special Education, and Literacy Education.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

330 Powell Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 561-0800


New York Institute of Technology
School of Education

Educators will find no shortage of Master’s programs suitable for them at New York Institute of Technology. The School of Education there offers Masters programs leading to initial certification for those with a non-teaching Bachelor’s degree as well as professional certification for those who are already certified as a teacher.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

1855 Broadway (at 61st Street)
New York, NY 10023
(212) 261-1500


Niagara University
Graduate Education & Counseling

Niagara University’s College of Education offers many Master’s programs for educators and administrators. Some programs lead to initial teacher certification while others are designed for already licensed educators seeking professional certification.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

Academic Complex, Room 225
PO Box 1930
Niagara University, NY 14109
(716) 286-8336


Nyack College
School of Education

Nyack College’s School of Education offers several graduate programs. They offer Master of Science in Education programs in specializations including Childhood Education, Childhood Special Education, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL. They also offer a Master of Arts in Teaching in TESOL.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

1 South Boulevard
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 675-4512


Pace University
School of Education

The School of Education at Pace University offers several Master of Science in Education programs. Those individuals with non-teaching Bachelor’s can pursue a Master of Science in Teaching degree in one of two specializations: Childhood Education and Adolescence 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

1 Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
(800) 874-PACE


Queens College of the City University of New York
Division of Education

The Division of Education at Queens College of the City University of New York offers numerous Master’s programs for educators. For those seeking New York State initial teacher certification as well as already certified educators seeking a New York State professional teacher certification, the school offers Master’s programs in the following specialty areas:

  • 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
Accreditations

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

Contact Information

Powdermaker Hall, Room 100
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 997-5220


Relay Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Education

Relay Graduate School of Education offer a Master of Arts in Teaching program for those expecting to teach in New York City elementary and middle schools. Students can choose to specialize in Childhood Education or Middle School Education. Those choosing Middle School Education can opt to concentrate in Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, or simply be a generalist.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

40 West 20th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 228-1888


Saint Bonaventure University
School of Graduate Studies

The School of Graduate Studies at Saint Bonaventure University offers several graduate educator programs. They offer a Master of Science in Education in the following specialization:

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

3261 West State Road
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
(716) 375-2000


Saint Thomas Aquinas College
School of Education

Saint Thomas Aquinas College’s School of Education prepares educators with a variety of Master’s programs. For those who earned a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than education but are seeking initial teacher certification, they offer Master of Science in Teaching programs in three specializations: Childhood Education 1-6, Childhood & Special Education 1-6, and Adolescence Education 7-12.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

125 Route 340
Sparkill, NY 10976
(845) 398-4000


St. John Fisher College
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher College offers several Master’s programs leading to initial certification as a teacher. They offer students seeking initial certification a Master of Science program in Math/Science/Technology Education as well as three dual initial certification programs: Childhood and Special Education, Adolescence and Special Education, and Math/Science/Technology and Special 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

3690 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 385-8000


State University of New York at Potsdam
School of Education and Professional Studies

The School of Education and Professional Studies at State University of New York at Potsdam offers a variety of graduate degrees for educators and administrators.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Association of Schools of Music
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 267-2000


State University of New York at Fredonia
College of Education

State University of New York at Fredonia offers several educator Master’s programs through their College of Education. Several such programs lead to initial teacher certification. Master of Arts in Teaching programs are offered in Adolescence Science Education (concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics). A Master of Science in Education program is offered in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL K-12. A Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is offered as well.

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.

Accreditations

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

Contact Information

810 Maytum Hall
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 673-3311


State University of New York at Geneseo
Ella Cline Shear School of Education

The Ella Cline Shear School of Education at The State University of New York at Geneseo offers Master of Science in Education programs leading to professional certification in four specializations: Early Childhood Education Birth-2, Reading and Literacy Birth-12, Childhood Multicultural Education 1-6, and Adolescence Education 7-12 (concentrations available in English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish).

A Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Master of Science in Accounting are also offered.

Accreditations

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

Contact Information

1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 245-5000


State University of New York at New Paltz
School of Graduate Studies

The School of Education at State University of New York at New Paltz offers Master’s programs leading to initial and professional certifications. Those seeking initial certification as a teacher can pursue a Master of Science in Teaching in Childhood Education 1-6. Master of Arts in Teaching programs are offered for those seeking initial certification in Adolescence Education 7-12 in the following specializations:

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 257-SUNY


State University of New York at Oswego
School of Education

The State University of New York at Oswego’s School of Education offers a Master of Science in Teaching program for those who hold a non-educational Bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial certification. The program is offered in two specializations: Childhood Education 1-6 and Adolescence Education 7-12 (concentrations available in English, French, Spanish, German, Social Studies, History, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics).

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

201 Culkin Hall
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 312-2102


State University of New York College at Brockport
Graduate Studies

The Department of Education and Human Development at the State University of New York College at Brockport offers Master’s programs leading to initial certification in Adolescence English 7-12, Adolescence Mathematics, Adolescence Social Studies, and Adolescence Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics). All of the above are offered with an optional Special Education Generalist specialization.

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.

Accreditations

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

Contact Information

Morgan Hall
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 395-2796


State University of New York College at Oneonta
Division of Education

The State University of New York College at Oneonta offers several graduate level programs for educators. The Division of Education offers Master of Science in Education programs in the following specializations:

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

205 Fitzelle Hall
108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 436-2541


State University of New York at Stony Brook
School of Professional Development

The School of Professional Development at the State University of New York at Stony Brook offers many Master’s programs for educators. Master of Arts in Teaching programs are offered Adolescence Education 7-12 with extensions for Middle Childhood Education 5-6 with concentrations in the following: English, Foreign Languages (Spanish, Italian, French, and German), Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics), and Social Studies.

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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

N-201 Social and Behavioral Sciences
Stony Brook, NY 11794
(631) 632-6000


State University of New York at Cortland
Graduate School

Applicants to the State University of New York at Cortland who are seeking initial teacher certification can pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching in Adolescence Education 7-12 program in one of many subject areas:

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

PO Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-2011


Syracuse University
Graduate School of Education

Syracuse University’s Graduate School of Education offers numerous Master’s programs for educators and administrators. Master of Science programs are offered in the following specializations:

  • 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.

Accreditations

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

Contact Information

230 Huntington Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
(315) 443-4752


Teachers College of Columbia University
Graduate Studies

The Teachers College of Columbia University offers so many Master’s level educator programs that they are difficult to list them all here. They offer Master of Education programs in the following specializations:

  • 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
Accreditations

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

Contact Information

525 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-3000


The City College of New York CUNY
School of Education

The City College of New York’s School of Education offers Master’s programs in several specializations:

  • 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
Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

North Academic Center, Room 3/203
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
(212) 650-5471


The College of Saint Rose
Graduate School

The College of Saint Rose Graduate School offers many graduate programs in education. They offer Master of Science in Education programs in the following specializations:

  • 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.

Accreditations

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

Contact Information

432 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
(800) 637-8556


The Sage Colleges
Esteves School of Education

The Sage Colleges’ Esteves School of Education offer students several options when it comes to graduate degrees. A Master of Arts in Teaching in Art K-12 is offered. They offer Master of Science in Education programs in Childhood Education 1-6, Literacy Education Birth-6, Literacy Education 5-12, and Special Education. And they offer Master of Science programs in the following specialty areas:

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

65 1st Street
Troy, NY 12180
(888) VERYSAGE


University of Rochester
The Margaret Warner Graudate School of Education and Human Development

The Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development at the University of Rochester offers numerous educator and administrator Master’s programs. They offer many Master of Science programs in the following specializations

  • 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.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

Box 270425
Rochester, NY 14627
(585) 275-3950


Wagner College
Education Department

The Education Department at Wagner College offers five graduate programs for educators. They offer Master of Science in Education programs in the Early Childhood/Special Education, Childhood /Special Education, Secondary/Special Education, and Teaching Literacy. They also offer a Master of Science program in Educational Leadership.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

One Campus Road
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 390-3106