Graduate School of Education

Whether you are just starting out in your career, or you’ve already logged a few years in the classroom, our master’s degrees will provide you with invaluable field experience so you can become certified to teach in New York State, move up in your career as a leader, or specialize in an area such as mathematics education and teaching literacy. Most programs offer several concentrations and flexible course options. If you’re already certified to teach, an advanced certificate might be right for you.

Most programs offer several concentrations and flexible course options. If you’re already certified to teach, an advanced certificate might be right for you.

We offer master's programs for teachers seeking initial certification in:

Childhood Education and Special Education

We offer an MS degree in Childhood Education and Special Education (Grades 1-6) available online (except for student teaching courses) and in traditional classrooms. This program leads to New York State Certification in General Education and Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6.

Early Childhood Education and Special Education

Focus on early childhood development, intervention, and learning processes for children, including those with disabilities, from birth to grade 2. In addition to traditional classroom-based courses, online courses are available for the entire program, except for student teaching courses. This program leads to New York State Certification in General Education and Students with Disabilities, Birth to Grade 2.

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Mathematics

Become certified to teach 5th-12th grade math. We offer an MS in Mathematics Education Leading to Initial Certification, as well as an MS in Mathematics Education Leading to Professional Certification for already-certified teachers who need a master’s degree.

Jewish Childhood Education and Special Education

Our unique program in Jewish Childhood Education & Special Education is tailored to the needs of Jewish educators and the Jewish day school curriculum. Courses are offered on the Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses and online. This program leads to New York State Certification in General Education and Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6.

Looking to Become a Certified Teacher? Learn More About Our Master's Programs that Lead to Initial Teaching Certification

We offer master's programs for teachers seeking initial certification in:

Childhood Education and Special Education

Early Childhood Education and Special Education

Mathematics

Jewish Childhood Education and Special Education