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The Graduate School of Education offers over eighty programs across four departments. There is a program right for you and your specific needs.
When you begin your online application, please make sure to choose a degree program from the drop-down list before moving to other parts of the application.
- The program you are interested in does not offer admission in the term you selected. Please check that you have selected an appropriate entry term.
- The application hasn't yet been opened for the entry term you are seeking. Degree and certificate program applications are generally opened for a calendar year in the preceding July, August or September. Non-degree applications are generally opened two to three months before the start of classes.
- The program is no longer accepting applications. Programs with hard deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the deadline date, while programs with priority deadlines generally close four weeks before the start of classes.
| Program | Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Minor in Counseling | Rolling | Apply |
| Undergraduate Minor in Education Leadership and Policy for Equity | Rolling | Apply |
| Undergraduate Minor in Education | Rolling | Apply |
| Undergraduate Minor in Information Studies | Rolling | Apply |
| Program | Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|
| UB Teach Combined BA/EdM Program (see available disciplines) | Early action: Nov. 15 Scholarship consideration: Dec. 15 Regular decision: Feb. 1 Applications for fall consideration are open until capacity is reached. | Apply as a Freshman Apply as a Transfer Student |
| Program | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline | Fall Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Studies, EdM (Learning and Instruction) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | · | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | Apply |
| Educational Culture, Policy and Society, EdM | Nov. 1 then rolling | · | April 1 then rolling | |
| Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods, MA* | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | April 1, then rolling | |
| English Education Studies, EdM | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs | · | · | Jan. 1, then rolling | |
| Information and Library Science, MS | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | May 1, | |
| Literacy Education Studies, EdM | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Math Education Studies, EdM | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Mental Health Counseling, MS | · | · | Feb. 1 | |
| Rehabilitation Counseling, MS | · | · | April 1, until June 30 | |
| School Counseling, EdM | · | · | Jan. 15 | |
| School Librarianship, MS | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | May 1, then rolling | |
| School Psychology, MA | · | · | Feb. 1 | |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, EdM | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | · | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 |
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends several weeks prior to the start of classes.
| Program | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline | Fall Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Education: Adolescence (5–12) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Chemistry Education: Adolescence (5–12) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Childhood Education (1–6) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension (1–6) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Early Childhood Education (Birth–2) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension (Birth–2) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Early Childhood/Childhood Education | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Earth Science Education: Adolescence (5–12) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| English Education: Adolescence (5–12) | · | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages Education | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| French Education: Adolescence (5–12) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Latin Education: Adolescence (5–12) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Literacy Specialist Education (Birth–12) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Mathematics Education: Adolescence (5–12) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Music Education (all grades) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Physics Education: Adolescence (5–12) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Social Studies Education: Adolescence (5–12) | · | See note below | See note below | |
| Spanish Education: Adolescence (5–12) | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 |
Social Studies Education
The social studies education initial-only program has reached capacity and is not accepting applications. The initial/professional and professional programs are only accepting applications for the fall 2023 term.
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends several weeks prior to the start of classes.
| Program | Summer Deadline | Fall Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology and School Psychology, PhD | · | Dec. 1 | Apply |
| Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning, PhD | · | Jan. 1 | |
| Educational Administration, EdD | April 15 | · | |
| Educational Administration, PhD | · | Jan. 1 | |
| Educational Culture, Policy and Society, PhD | · | Jan. 1 | |
| Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods, PhD | · | Jan. 1 | |
| Higher Education, PhD | · | Jan. 1 | |
| Information Science, PhD | · | Dec. 15 | |
| Language Education and Multilingualism, PhD | · | Jan. 1 | |
| Learning and Teaching in Social Contexts, EdD | April 1 | · |
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends several weeks prior to the start of classes.
| Program | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline | Fall Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Statistical Analysis, AC | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | April 1, then rolling | Apply |
| Gifted Education, AC | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | Feb. 1, then rolling | |
| International Educational Data Analysis, AC | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | April 1, then rolling | |
| Library and Information Science, AC | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | May 1, then rolling | |
| Literacy Teaching and Learning, AC | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | · | Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15 | |
| Mental Health Counseling, AC | · | · | April 1, then rolling until May 1 | |
| Mindful Counseling for Wellness and Engagement, AC | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | April 1, then rolling | |
| Qualitative Methodology, AC | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | April 1, then rolling | |
| Rehabilitation Counseling, AC | Nov. 1, then rolling | April 1, then rolling | ||
| School Counseling, AC | Nov. 1, then rolling | · | April 1, then rolling |
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends several weeks prior to the start of classes.
| Program | Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|
| School Building Leader (SBL) | April 15 | Apply |
| School District Leader (SDL) | April 15 |
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Are you an international student and unable to take the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL?
If you are currently unable to take the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL tests because they are canceled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the University at Buffalo will accept the Duolingo English Test (DET) for proof of English proficiency. This test can be taken online, in your own home. More information can be found on the Graduate School’s website.
The TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition is a safe and convenient option for students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT test at a test center due to public health concerns.