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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.
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.
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 Program Deadline Apply Now UB Teach Combined BA/EdM Program (see available disciplines)
Early action:
Nov. 15
Scholarship consideration:
Dec. 15
Regular decision:
Feb. 1
Applications for fall consideration are open until capacity is reached.Apply as a Freshman
Apply as a Transfer StudentProgram Spring Deadline Summer Deadline Fall Deadline Apply
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Education Studies, EdM (Learning and Instruction) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10· Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Apply
Educational Culture, Policy and Society, EdM Nov. 1 then rolling until Jan. 10
· April 1 then rolling until Aug. 10 Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods, MA* Nov. 1,
then rolling until Jan. 10
· April 1,
then rolling until Aug. 10English Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until May 10Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs ·
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Jan. 1,
then rolling until Aug. 10Information and Library Science, MS Nov. 1,
then rolling until Dec. 1·
April 1,
then rolling until May 1Literacy Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10Feb. 1,
then rolling
until May 10Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Math Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10Feb. 1,
then rolling
until May 10Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Mental Health Counseling, MS ·
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Feb. 1 Music Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until May 10
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10
Rehabilitation Counseling, MS ·
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April 1,
then rollinguntil June 30
School Counseling, EdM ·
Jan. 15
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School Librarianship, MS Nov. 1,
then rolling until Dec. 1
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April 1,
then rolling until May 1School Psychology, MA ·
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Feb. 1 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, EdM Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
Program Spring Deadline
Summer Deadline Fall Deadline Apply
NowBiology Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Chemistry Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Childhood Education (1–6) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension (1–6) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Early Childhood Education (Birth–2) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension (Birth–2) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Early Childhood/Childhood Education Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Earth Science Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15English Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15English for Speakers of Other Languages Education Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15French Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Latin Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Literacy Specialist Education (Birth–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Mathematics Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Music 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. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Social Studies Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
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Nov. 5, then rolling until
July 15
Spanish Education: Adolescence (5–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15English and Social Studies EducationThe English and Social Studies education initial-only programs are not accepting applications for the 2024 academic year.
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
Program Summer
DeadlineFall
DeadlineApply 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
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Educational Administration, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Educational Culture, Policy and Society, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Higher Education, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Information Science, PhD ·
Nov. 15 Language Education and Multilingualism, PhD
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Jan. 1 Learning and Teaching in Social Contexts, EdD Feb. 1, then rolling until April 1 ·
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
Program Spring
DeadlineSummer
DeadlineFall
DeadlineApply Now
Applied Statistical Analysis, AC Nov. 1,
then rolling untilJan. 10
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April 1,
then rolling untilAug. 10
Apply Gifted Education, AC
Nov. 1,
then rolling untilJan. 10
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Feb. 1,
then rolling untilAug. 10
International Educational Data Analysis, AC* Nov. 1,
then rolling untilJan. 10
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April 1,
then rolling untilAug. 10
Library and Information Science, AC Nov. 1,
then rolling untilJan. 10
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May 1,
then rolling untilAug. 10
Literacy Teaching and Learning, AC Nov. 1,
then rolling untilJan.10
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Feb. 1,
then rolling untilAug. 10
Mental Health Counseling, AC ·
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April 1,
then rolling
until May 1Qualitative Methodology, AC* Nov. 1,
then rolling untilJan. 10
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April 1,
then rolling untilAug. 10
Rehabilitation Counseling, AC Nov. 1,
then rolling untilJan. 10
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April 1,
then rolling untilAug. 10
GSE Applicants OnlyBoth the International Educational Data Analysis and Qualitative Methodology Advanced Certificate programs are open only to students currently enrolled in GSE programs.
What is "rolling" admission?
Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
Program Deadline Apply Now School District Leader (SDL)
and School Building Leader (SBL)April 1
Apply Program Spring
DeadlineSummer
DeadlineFall
DeadlineApply Now
Literacy Coaching Micro-credential Jan. 14
May 1
Aug. 20
Apply as a current UB student
Apply as a non-UB student or UB alum
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.
