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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.
Can't find your program in the drop-down list? 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.
Undergraduate Minors
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 Master's Degrees
Program Spring Deadline Summer Deadline Fall Deadline Apply
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Economics and Education Policy Analysis, MA* N/A N/A April 1,
then rollingApply Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods, MA* Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A April 1,
then rollingEducation Studies, EdM (Educational Leadership and Policy)* Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A Feb. 1,
then rollingEducation Studies, EdM (Learning and Instruction)* Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1N/A Feb. 1,
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until July 15English Education Studies, EdM* Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs N/A N/A Jan. 15,
then rollingInformation and Library Science, MS* Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A May 1,
then rollingLiteracy Education Studies, EdM* Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Math Education Studies, EdM* Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Mental Health Counseling, MS N/A N/A Feb. 1 Music Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1
Feb. 1,
then rollinguntil April 15
Feb. 1,
then rollinguntil April 15
Rehabilitation Counseling, MS N/A N/A April 1,
then rollingSchool Counseling, EdM N/A N/A Jan. 15 School Librarianship, MS* Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A May 1,
then rollingSchool Psychology, MA N/A N/A Feb. 1 Science and the Public, EdM* Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1N/A Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, EdM* Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1N/A Feb. 1,
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until July 15What 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.
Teacher Education Programs
Fall 2021 Application Deadline ExtensionYou can apply to our teacher education program for the fall 2021 term until Friday, Aug. 6.
Program Spring Deadline
Summer Deadline Fall Deadline Apply
NowBiology Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Chemistry Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Childhood Education (1–6) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension (1–6) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Early Childhood Education (Birth–2) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension (Birth–2) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Early Childhood/Childhood Education Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Earth Science Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15English Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15English for Speakers of Other Languages Education Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15French Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Latin Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Literacy Specialist Education (Birth–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Mathematics Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Music Education (all grades) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15
Feb. 1,
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until July 15Physics Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Social Studies Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15
(Initial-only track no longer accepting applications for fall 2021)Spanish Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15What 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.
Doctoral Degrees
Program 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 Foreign and Second Language Education, PhD Jan. 1 Higher Education, PhD Jan. 1 Information Science, PhD Feb. 1,
then rolling until March 1What 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.
Advanced Certificates (AC)
Program Spring
DeadlineSummer
DeadlineFall
DeadlineApply Now
Applied Statistical Analysis, AC Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A April 1,
then rollingApply College Teaching, AC N/A N/A
Feb. 1,
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until July 15International Educational Data Analysis, AC Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A
April 1,
then rollingLibrary and Information Science, AC Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A
May 1,
then rollingLiteracy Teaching and Learning, AC Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1N/A
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Mental Health Counseling, AC N/A N/A
April 1,
then rolling until May 1Mindful Counseling for Wellness and Engagement, AC Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A
April 1,
then rollingMusic Learning Theory, AC Nov. 1,
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until Dec. 1
Feb. 1,
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until April 15Feb. 1,
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until July 15Qualitative Methodology, AC Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A
April 1,
then rollingRehabilitation Counseling, AC Nov. 1,
then rollingApril 1,
then rollingApril 1,
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School Counseling, AC Nov. 1,
then rollingN/A
April 1,
then rollingWhat 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.
Administrative Certifications (LIFTS)
Program Deadline Apply Now School Building Leader (SBL) April 1 Apply School District Leader (SDL) April 1 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.
- 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.
