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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.
Here is why:
- 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 |
| 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 Jan. 10 | · | Feb. 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 | Apply |
| Educational Culture, Policy and Society, EdM | Nov. 1 then rolling until Jan. 10 | · | April 1 then rolling until Aug. 10 | |
| Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods, MA* | Nov. 1, then rolling until Jan. 10 | · | April 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 | |
| English Education Studies, EdM | Nov. 1, then rolling until Jan. 10 | Feb. 1, then rolling until May 10 | Feb. 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 | |
| Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs | · | · | Jan. 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 | |
| Information and Library Science, MS | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | · | April 1, | |
| Literacy Education Studies, EdM | Nov. 1, then rolling until Jan. 10 | Feb. 1, then rolling until May 10 | Feb. 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 | |
| Math Education Studies, EdM | Nov. 1, then rolling until Jan. 10 | Feb. 1, then rolling until May 10 | Feb. 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 | |
| Mental Health Counseling, MS | · | · | Feb. 1 | |
| Music Education Studies, EdM | Nov. 1, then rolling until Jan. 10 | Feb. 1, then rolling until May 10 | Feb. 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 | |
| Rehabilitation Counseling, MS | · | · | April 1, until June 30 | |
| School Counseling, EdM | · | Jan. 15 | · | |
| School Librarianship, MS | Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 | · | April 1, then rolling until May 1 | |
| School Psychology, MA | · | · | Feb. 1 | |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, EdM | Nov. 1, then rolling until Jan. 10 | · | Feb. 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 |
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
| 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) | · | · | Nov. 5, then rolling until July 15 | |
| 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 |
English and Social Studies Education
The English and Social Studies education initial-only programs are not accepting applications for the 2024 academic year.
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
| 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 1 | · | |
| 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 | · | Nov. 15 | |
| Language Education and Multilingualism, PhD | · | Jan. 1 | |
| Learning and Teaching in Social Contexts, EdD | Feb. 1, then rolling until April 1 | · |
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
| Program | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline | Fall Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Statistical Analysis, AC | Nov. 1, Jan. 10 | · | April 1, Aug. 10 | Apply |
| Gifted Education, AC | Nov. 1, Jan. 10 | · | Feb. 1, Aug. 10 | |
| International Educational Data Analysis, AC* | Nov. 1, Jan. 10 | · | April 1, Aug. 10 | |
| Library and Information Science, AC | Nov. 1, Jan. 10 | · | May 1, Aug. 10 | |
| Literacy Teaching and Learning, AC | Nov. 1, Jan.10 | · | Feb. 1, Aug. 10 | |
| Mental Health Counseling, AC | · | · | April 1, then rolling until May 1 | |
| Qualitative Methodology, AC* | Nov. 1, Jan. 10 | · | April 1, Aug. 10 | |
| Rehabilitation Counseling, AC | Nov. 1, Jan. 10 | · | April 1, Aug. 10 |
GSE Applicants Only
Both the International Educational Data Analysis and Qualitative Methodology Advanced Certificate programs are open only to students currently enrolled in GSE programs.
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
| Program | Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|
| School District Leader (SDL) and School Building Leader (SBL) | April 1 | Apply |
| Program | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline | Fall Deadline | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Coaching Micro-credential | Jan. 14 | May 1 | Aug. 20 | Apply as a current UB student Apply as a non-UB student or UB alum |
Have questions about the application or how to apply?
Please contact us at gse-apply@buffalo.edu or 716-645-2110.
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.