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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.

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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

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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	·	·	April 1, then rolling	Apply
Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods, MA*	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	April 1, then rolling
Education Studies, EdM (Educational Leadership and Policy)	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	Feb. 1, then rolling
Education Studies, EdM (Learning and Instruction)	Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1	·	Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15
English Education Studies, EdM	Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1	Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15	Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15
Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs	·	·	Jan. 1, then rolling
Information and Library Science, MS	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	May 1, then rolling
Literacy Education Studies, EdM	Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1	Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15	Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15
Math Education Studies, EdM	Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1	Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15	Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15
Mental Health Counseling, MS	·	·	Feb. 1
Music Education Studies, EdM	Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1	Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15	Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15
Rehabilitation Counseling, MS	·	·	April 1, then rolling
School Counseling, EdM	·	·	Jan. 15
School Librarianship, MS	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	May 1, then rolling
School Psychology, MA	·	·	Feb. 1
Science and the Public, EdM	Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1	·	Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, EdM	Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1	·	Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15

What 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

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	Apply
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)	·	See note below	See note below
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

Social Studies Education

The social studies education initial-only program has reached capacity and is not accepting applications. The initial/professional and professional programs are only accepting applications for the fall 2022 term.

What 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	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	·	Dec. 1
Information Science, PhD	·	Dec. 15
Language Education and Multilingualism, PhD	·	Jan. 1
Learning and Teaching in Social Contexts, EdD	Feb. 1	·

What 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 Deadline	Summer Deadline	Fall Deadline	Apply Now
Applied Statistical Analysis, AC	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	April 1, then rolling	Apply
College Teaching, AC	·	·	Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15
International Educational Data Analysis, AC	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	April 1, then rolling
Library and Information Science, AC	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	May 1, then rolling
Literacy Teaching and Learning, AC	Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1	·	Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15
Mental Health Counseling, AC	·	·	April 1, then rolling until May 1
Mindful Counseling for Wellness and Engagement, AC	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	April 1, then rolling
Music Learning Theory, AC	Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1	Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15	Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15
Qualitative Methodology, AC	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	April 1, then rolling
Rehabilitation Counseling, AC	Nov. 1, then rolling	April 1, then rolling	April 1, then rolling
School Counseling, AC	Nov. 1, then rolling	·	April 1, then rolling

What 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	Apply

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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.

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Administrative Certifications (LIFTS)

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