Gain the skills to pursue careers in counseling, educational leadership and policy, information science or teaching in one of our master’s degree programs. Several offer part-time or online-only options, giving you the flexibility to study on your own schedule.
Credits: 32
Time: 3-6 semesters
Location: On campus
Follow your interests in this broad, interdisciplinary program. Build your own focus area that cuts across our four departments, choosing from all the GSE’s courses and resources.
Credits: 32
Time: 3 semesters (full-time)
Location: On campus
Examine the role education plays in society in a program that incorporates social, cultural, historical and political perspectives, while also offering opportunities to design your own research. Explore how educational policy can mitigate—or amplify—long-standing disparities in race, gender and other factors in this program.
Credits: 34
Time: 3-4 semesters (full-time)
Location: On campus or online
Gain the research skills to address problems in the classroom and at the policy level. Focus on quantitative research methods, such as statistics, measurement and more, as you work toward easing inequality and improving teaching and learning. Choose from online-only or in-person classes, giving you the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you.
Credits: 42
Time: 4 semesters (full-time); part-time available
Location: On campus
Build a better college experience through this program, which prepares you for careers in student affairs, academic affairs, enrollment management or related units. Combine study of theory with practical experience in internships and other real-world assignments.
Credits: 36
Time: 4 semesters (full-time)
Location: Online
Prepare for a wide range of information careers in this online-only, ALA-accredited master’s program. Practicums, special projects and directed study courses provide real-world experience. Specialized tracks focus on music librarianship and law librarianship.
Credits: 30
Time: 2-3 full-time semesters if course scheduling allows, or 4-5 part-time semesters
Location: On campus or online
Help make students better readers while learning about the theories, methods and materials of developmental reading. Aimed at students who are not seeking NYS teaching certification.
Credits: 60
Time: Full-time with 5 semesters, or 4 semesters + 1 summer semester; part-time with 8 semesters + 2 summer semesters
Location: Full-time on campus; part-time online through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous courses
Graduates of this MPCAC-accredited program are eligible to receive a mental health counseling license from New York State. Coursework incorporates research and other empirical evidence while developing counseling knowledge and skills.
Credits: 60
Time: 4-6 semesters (full-time)
Location: On campus or online
Learn to provide services to individuals with physical, mental/psychiatric, cognitive or sensory disabilities through this nationally ranked program—which is also the most affordable CACREP-accredited program in Western New York.
Credits: 61
Time: 4 semesters + 2 summer semesters (full-time)
Location: On campus
Gain extensive hands-on experience through this program, which includes placements in at least two different clinical settings. Graduates meet NYS standards for school counselors. You may take this program in partnership with the certificate of advanced study.
Credits: 39
Time: 4 semesters (full-time)
Location: Online
Learn to teach in a 21st-century school library in a program that emphasizes research-based best practices. You’ll gain strategies and techniques to teach information literacy based on nationally recognized standards. Graduates leave with a recommendation for initial certification as a library media specialist, pre-K–12.
Credits: 61
Time: 6 semesters (full-time)
Location: On campus
You’ll get hands-on experience working in a school and assessing children during your first semester in this program, which relies on the practitioner-scientist model of training. Graduates are eligible for initial certification as a school psychologist by New York State.
Credits: 33
Time: 2-3 semesters (full-time)
Location: On campus
Qualify to teach English internationally or at a college- or adult-level English as a second language (ESL) program. You’ll complete a semester-long practicum through this program covering methodology, second-language acquisition and grammar.
If you are looking to complete a GSE program that leads to professional-only certification—or looking to complete a master’s degree in English education studies, math education studies or music education studies—apply to our Education Studies EdM program.
Credits: 32
Time: 3-6 semesters
Location: Primarily online (synchronous and asynchronous). Some on-campus coursework options available.
Customize your academic journey by designing a multidisciplinary focus that draws from our diverse courses and departments, giving you the freedom to chart your own path and make a meaningful impact in the world of education.
Option 1 — Non-Teacher Certification — Apply to this program if you have substantial academic content background (30 hours of content area minimum) and are not interested in obtaining a recommendation for New York State teaching certification. Completing this program without certification allows you to teach outside of New York State, internationally and within schools that do not require certification.
Option 2 — Teacher Certification — Apply to this program if you have initial teacher certification in a content area (e.g., English, math, music, social studies, sciences, early hildhood/childhood education) and you are interested in getting the master’s degree towards professional certification in your content area. GSE will work with you to create a plan of study so your coursework prepares you for institutional recommendation for professional teacher certification in New York State.
Option 3 — You have broad interests in a range of issues related to education, curriculum, instructional technology, learning sciences or other issues related to what happens in classrooms. This program is flexible enough for you to take a range of courses that will give you the background to work in a range of education-related professions.
If you are seeking a master’s degree from UB and an institutional recommendation for initial and professional teacher certificates issued by the New York State Education Department, you should consider the initial/professional track. An initial teacher certificate allows you to begin teaching in public schools within New York State. The initial/professional track is typically a two-year course of study.
Credits: 57
Time: 4-5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Our master's program in biology education provides a dynamic community of science education teachers, educators and researchers who engage and question modern, critical issues in science education. Enhance your understanding of the field of biology and learn to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Credits: 57
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Master a fundamental scientific discipline that plays a crucial role in our understanding of the world and the development of new technologies, and educate the next generation to face global challenges.
Credits: 57 to 60
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Grow within a program that aspires to connect with the surrounding community. At GSE we believe in research that informs our future educator’s best practices and prepares our graduates to teach. GSE is a pioneer in the field of education with a year-long student teaching program that places our students in local schools, where they gain hands-on experience to address the growing need for skilled educators and make a lasting impact on young learners' lives.
Credits: 60
Time: 4 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Elevate your career with our childhood and bilingual education program, designed to equip you with the expertise to create inclusive, impactful, safe and empathetic learning environments. Distinguish yourself with expertise in serving the growing bilingual student population.
Credits: 65-66
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Creating a good learning environment for students starts with you—their teacher. The initial/professional track allows you to complete a year of teacher training in one of our liaison schools, where you’ll get intensive, mentored field experience. Graduates earn institutional recommendation for New York State initial and professional certification in early childhood/childhood education.
Credits: 60
Time: 4 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Designed for those passionate about nurturing children growing up in bilingual households, our program equips you with the skills to foster inclusive, dynamic learning environments that celebrate linguistic diversity.
Credits: 63-66
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
GSE’s program in early childhood/childhood education prepares you to teach children from birth through middle school. Specialize in early childhood (birth–grade 2), childhood (grades 1–6) or a specific curriculum field like literacy or mathematics, with an option for a bilingual extension.
Credits: 57
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
GSE’s program in earth science education equips you to inspire and educate the next generation of conservation superheroes. As part of our lively community of earth science teachers, educators and researchers, you'll delve into critical modern issues and innovate in the field of earth science education.
Credits: 57
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Advance your skills in education and prepare to teach literature and composition across diverse educational settings. Emphasizing a broad, humanistic approach, GSE’s English education program offers students the chance to conduct research in local schools and publish their work.
Credits: 54
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Have a positive influence on diverse learners and become a leader in language education. GSE’s ESOL education program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to teach English as a new language across early childhood, childhood and secondary U.S. educational systems.
Credits: 60
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Encourage the next generation to thrive in a global landscape. Turn your fluency in one of the most important global languages into a career in French education.
Credits: 60
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
GSE’s Latin education program immerses you in this foundational language, revealing its impact on Romance languages and English. Our comprehensive curriculum integrates current theories with practical teaching methods, materials and assessment strategies, perfect for those passionate about teaching Latin in public schools.
Credits: 36 to 37
Time: 5 to 6 part-time semesters (full-time not available)
Location: Online through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous courses. Select courses may be taken on campus. The course practica can be completed online or in person.
GSE’s literacy specialist program emphasizes developmental reading across all age groups, from preschool to secondary grades. You'll explore reading processes, instruction and difficulties, including classroom and clinical assessment, evaluation and diagnosis.
Credits: 57
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Learn to effectively educate students in mathematics, with a strong emphasis on integrating technology in teaching and learning. Focus on assessing students' understanding and performance. Choose from three tracks tailored for those seeking teacher certification in New York State public schools.
Credits: 63-66
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Learn to effectively educate students in music, with a strong emphasis on integrating technology. You’ll immerse yourself in a vibrant community of musicians and educators dedicated to excellence.
Credits: 57
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Spark curiosity in your students about how the world works. Become an inspiring physics educator, whether you and your class are uncovering black holes or innovating faster computer chips, encourage future scientists with your passion for physics.
Credits: 57
Time: 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
Critically examine historical and contemporary issues, providing a foundation for creating student-centered, inquiry-focused curricula. You can specialize in technology, literacy, content knowledge, writing or special education/gifted learners to further enhance your teaching expertise.
Credits: 60
Time: 4 full-time semesters
Location: On campus
You’ll become an effective and culturally responsive educator. With Spanish as a key asset, you'll equip learners to excel in diverse careers, including education, medicine, law, business and international affairs.