Degrees Offered

Master of Science in Education

The Master of Science in Education degree is for teachers who wish to improve their professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Completion of a degree program may lead to professional certification in a field and level, providing the student has at least three years of full-time teaching experience and has initial certification in a teachable major.

Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree is designed specifically for non-certified students who have bachelors’ degrees in an academic discipline and who wish to earn a teaching certificate at the secondary level in grades 7-12.

Master of Science in Teaching

The Master of Science in Teaching degree is designed specifically for non-certified students who have bachelors’ degrees in an academic discipline and who wish to earn a teaching certificate at the elementary level in grades B-2 or 1-6.

Master of Professional Studies

The Master of Professional Studies degree is offered in social justice educational studies. This program is designed for individuals who are involved in education in its broadest sense who are seeking to help others develop their intellectual capacities, expand their self-knowledge, enhance interpersonal skills, and foster humane working, learning, or living situations. Students currently enrolled include individuals in the helping professions and teachers with certification in special subjects such as family-consumer science, health, music, physical education, and technology.

Master of Arts

The Master of Arts degree may serve as a complete program in a specific discipline or as the first stage of graduate study.

Master of Science

The Master of Science degree may serve as a complete program in a specific discipline or as the first stage of graduate study. 

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration degree prepares career-oriented individuals for a broad range of management responsibilities by offering concentrated study in business administration or public accountancy. The MBA program will enable students to take managerial and professional leadership roles in regional, national, and international enterprises.

Master of Fine Arts

The Master of Fine Arts degree comprises 60-credits specializing in ceramics, metal, painting/drawing, printmaking, and sculpture (photography and graphic design). Candidates holding a master’s degree in Studio Art or Fine Arts may petition the department to transfer a maximum of 30 credits toward the 60-credit MFA program.

Advanced Certificate Programs

Our Advanced Certificate programs are designed for students who already have a master's degree and wish to expand their knowledge in a specific area. These programs are less than 30 credits.

Certificate of Advanced Study

The Certificate of Advanced Study program in School Leadership is a 60-credit program (30 credits from master's degree + 30 additional credits) leading to professional NYS certification as a School Building Leader and School District Leader.