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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. If you have specific questions about the application process, please contact us at gseinfo@buffalo.edu or 716-645-2110.
Are you in China and unable to take the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL?
If you currently in China and unable to take the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL tests because they are cancelled 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.
Undergraduate Minors
| Program | Deadline | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Master's Degrees
* Programs identified with an asterisk accept applications for the spring term with a priority deadline of Nov. 1 followed by rolling admission, which ends several weeks prior to the start of classes.
Teacher Education Program
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Rolling admission after priority deadlines for all teacher education programs.
Priority Deadlines
• Fall/Summer: Feb. 1, then rolling
• Spring: Nov. 1, then rolling
Doctoral Degrees
| Program | Fall Deadline | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology and School Psychology, PhD | Dec. 1 | |
| Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning, PhD | Feb. 1, then rolling | |
| Educational Administration, EdD** | April 1 | |
| Educational Administration, PhD | March 1, then rolling | |
| Educational Culture, Policy and Society, PhD* | Jan. 1, then rolling until April 1 | |
| Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods, PhD* | April 1, then rolling | |
| Foreign and Second Language Education, PhD | Feb. 1, then rolling | |
| Higher Education, PhD | Jan. 15 | |
| Information Science, PhD | Feb. 1, then rolling |
* Programs identified with an asterisk accept applications for the spring term with a priority deadline of Nov. 1 followed by rolling admission, which ends several weeks prior to the start of classes.
** Educational Administration, EdD accepts applications for summer admission only.
Advanced Certificates (AC)
| Program | Deadline | Apply Now for 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Statistical Analysis, AC* | April 1, then rolling | Apply for 2020 |
| College Teaching, AC* | Feb. 1, then rolling | |
| International Educational Data Analysis, AC* | April 1, then rolling | |
| Library and Information Science, AC* | May 1, then rolling | |
| Literacy Teaching and Learning, AC* | Feb. 1, then rolling | |
| Mental Health Counseling, AC | April 1, then rolling | |
| Mindful Counseling for Wellness and Engagement, AC* | April 1, then rolling | |
| Music Learning Theory, AC* | Feb. 1, then rolling | |
| Qualitative Methodology, AC* | April 1, then rolling | |
| Rehabilitation Counseling, AC* | May 1, then rolling | |
| School Counseling, AC* | April 1, then rolling |
* Programs identified with an asterisk accept applications for the spring term with a priority deadline of Nov. 1 followed by rolling admission, which ends several weeks prior to the start of classes.
Administrative Certifications (LIFTS)
| Program | Deadline | Application |
|---|---|---|
| School Building Leader (SBL) | April 1 | Apply for 2020 |
| School District Leader (SDL) | April 1 |