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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 Now
Economics and Education Policy Analysis, MA* Nov. 1,
then rollingN/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,
then rolling until Dec. 1N/A Feb. 1,
then rolling until July 15English Education Studies, EdM* Nov. 1,
then rolling until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling 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,
then rolling until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling 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 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,
then rolling 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 Program
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) Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 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 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. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1 Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15 Feb. 1, 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 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 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.
Advanced Certificates (AC)
Program Spring
DeadlineFall
DeadlineApply Now
Applied Statistical Analysis, AC Nov. 1
then rollingApril 1,
then rollingApply College Teaching, AC N/A Feb. 1,
then rolling until July 15International Educational Data Analysis, AC Nov. 1
then rollingApril 1,
then rollingLibrary and Information Science, AC Nov. 1
then rollingMay 1,
then rollingLiteracy Teaching and Learning, AC Nov. 1
then rolling until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling until July 15Mental Health Counseling, AC N/A April 1,
then rollingMindful Counseling for Wellness and Engagement, AC Nov. 1
then rollingApril 1,
then rollingQualitative Methodology, AC Nov. 1
then rollingApril 1,
then rollingRehabilitation Counseling, AC Nov. 1
then rollingMay 1,
then rolling
School Counseling, AC Nov. 1
then rollingApril 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.
