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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 Student

    Program Spring Deadline Summer Deadline Fall Deadline Apply
    Now
    Education Studies, EdM (Learning and Instruction) Nov. 1,
    then rolling
    until Jan. 10
    · Feb. 1,
    then rolling
    until Aug. 10
    Apply
    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. 10
    English Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
    then rolling
    until Jan. 10
    Feb. 1,
    then rolling
    until May 10
    Feb. 1,
    then rolling
    until Aug. 10
    Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs ·
    ·
    Jan. 1,
    then rolling until Aug. 10
    Information and Library Science, MS Nov. 1,
    then rolling until Dec. 1 
    ·

    April 1,
    then rolling until May 1

    Literacy Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
    then rolling
    until Jan. 10
    Feb. 1,
    then rolling
    until May 10
    Feb. 1,
    then rolling
    until Aug. 10
    Math Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
    then rolling
    until Jan. 10
    Feb. 1,
    then rolling
    until May 10
    Feb. 1,
    then rolling
    until Aug. 10
    Mental Health Counseling, MS ·
    ·
    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 ·
    ·

    April 1,
    then rolling

    until June 30

    School Counseling, EdM ·
    Jan. 15
    ·
    School Librarianship, MS Nov. 1,
    then rolling until Dec. 1
    ·
    April 1,
    then rolling until May 1
    School Psychology, MA ·
    ·
    Feb. 1
    Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, EdM Nov. 1,
    then rolling
    until Jan. 10
    ·
    Feb. 1,
    then rolling
    until Aug. 10

    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 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) ·
    ·

    Nov. 5, 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
    English and Social Studies Education

    The 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
    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 ·
    Jan. 1
    Information Science, PhD ·
    Nov. 15
    Language Education and Multilingualism, PhD
    ·
    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
    Deadline
    Summer
    Deadline
    Fall
    Deadline
    Apply Now
    Applied Statistical Analysis, AC

    Nov. 1,
    then rolling until

    Jan. 10

    ·

    April 1,
    then rolling until

    Aug. 10

    Apply
    Gifted Education, AC

    Nov. 1,
    then rolling until

    Jan. 10

    ·

    Feb. 1,
    then rolling until

    Aug. 10

    International Educational Data Analysis, AC*

    Nov. 1,
    then rolling until

    Jan. 10

    ·

    April 1,
    then rolling until

    Aug. 10

    Library and Information Science, AC

    Nov. 1,
    then rolling until

    Jan. 10

    ·

    May 1,
    then rolling until

    Aug. 10

    Literacy Teaching and Learning, AC

    Nov. 1,
    then rolling until

    Jan.10

    ·

    Feb. 1,
    then rolling until

    Aug. 10

    Mental Health Counseling, AC ·
    ·
    April 1,
    then rolling
    until May 1
    Qualitative Methodology, AC*

    Nov. 1,
    then rolling until

    Jan. 10

    ·

    April 1,
    then rolling until

    Aug. 10

    Rehabilitation Counseling, AC

    Nov. 1,
    then rolling until

    Jan. 10 

    ·

    April 1,
    then rolling until

    Aug. 10

    GSE Applicants Only

    Both 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
    Deadline
    Summer
    Deadline
    Fall
    Deadline
    Apply 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.

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