Academics
Take the next step in your academic journey by exploring our wide range of programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate and micro-credential options. With over 100 pathways to choose from, you’ll find the perfect fit to achieve your goals and advance your career.
Revolutionize Education
Every one of our programs is driven by a single purpose: transforming society through education. At UB, a Research-1 university, you’ll go beyond learning to actively contribute to impactful research. Your passion for education will thrive here, with opportunities to grow, lead, and inspire change. Whether improving schools, shaping policy, or innovating in the classroom, UB offers the resources, mentorship, and support to bring your ambitions to life. Take the next step toward becoming a changemaker in education. Join a community dedicated to making a difference—together.
Advanced Degrees
The Graduate School of Education offers a wide range of doctoral and master’s degree programs designed to meet diverse interests and career goals. Our teacher education programs lead to certification, and many of our programs are available in flexible formats to suit your schedule and needs. Wherever you choose to study—on campus or online—you’ll have the chance to engage in impactful research and meaningful hands-on work within the community. Along the way, you’ll build valuable professional skills that prepare you to make a difference in the field of education.
Combined Degrees
Save time and money while advancing your career with our combined degree programs. Earn two degrees simultaneously, blending expertise from the Graduate School of Education with another UB school. Explore partnerships with the School of Law and the College of Arts and Sciences. UB Teach programs prepare aspiring educators for grades 5-12, combining academic rigor with teaching experience and New York State certification eligibility, all in just five years. Fast-track your education and gain the skills to achieve your professional goals confidently.
Certificates
Qualify for initial certification in a subject area, prepare for School District Leadership or School Building Leadership certifications, or build new skills through a certificate program at the Graduate School of Education. Our certificate programs offer an affordable, time-saving path to advancing your career. Whether you're pursuing leadership roles in education or enhancing your expertise in specialized areas, you’ll benefit from working directly with our world-class faculty and gaining practical, career-ready skills.
Micro-Credentials
Smaller than a minor, certificate or degree program, micro-credentials are focused learning experiences designed to develop specific skills or knowledge in a short amount of time. These programs provide you with digital badges—shareable online credentials that showcase your achievements and demonstrate your expertise to employers, colleagues, and peers. Micro-credentials are a flexible, purpose-driven way to enhance your career or explore new areas of interest.
Doctoral Research at GSE
As a leading research institution, we don’t just teach a new generation of practitioners. We use research to shape those practices. Whether on campus or in the field, our faculty and students use hard data to make a difference locally, nationally and internationally.
The Graduate School of Education’s research centers, labs and institutes solve some of education’s most complex challenges. Students join researchers to prevent bullying, improve the way we teach about Black history and race and decode how learning happens in infants and toddlers.
Even as a student, you’ll conduct research with the power to make a difference. Show off your work at our annual Student Research Symposium, a two-day event that gives students in every GSE discipline the chance to present papers, participate in panels and network with leading professionals in the field.
A Blueprint for the Future
The best way to ensure learners in underserved districts can thrive? Make sure the teachers who work there are prepared to excel. Our Teacher Residency Program, a partnership between the Graduate School of Education and area public schools, has earned millions of dollars in grants since launching—and the U.S. Department of Education lauds it as a national model others should follow. Our students and graduates are making an immediate difference in the classroom. They are better prepared to meet the challenges of teaching in diverse environments and are more likely to stay in the profession, creating lasting, positive impacts on their students and communities.