Admission Requirements include:

• A completed application form and a non-refundable application fee.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• Official copies of transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
• A copy of teaching certificate
• An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Submission of three references
• An interview with the Director of Graduate Education.

Progression Through MSEd Program

Candidates are required to:

• Maintain the required level of academic performance: a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Candidates’ performance in the MSEd program can apply for matriculation after completing twelve credits. For more information please contact the Graduate Education Office 845-398 4150.
• Candidates can apply for the practicum in the spring semester prior to graduation.

Admission to the initial post-baccalaureate level (MST) teacher education programs requires:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution verifying the completion of a liberal arts major or 30 credit concentration in an academic area.
• An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Submission of three professional references
• Interview with the Coordinator of the MST program which includes the submission of a supervised writing sample
• A 1-2 page professional goals statement indicating professional goals and reason for undertaking graduate study in education

PROGRESSION THROUGH THE MST PROGRAM

Candidates’ performance in the MST program is reviewed at the end of the first fall semester when they apply for matriculation. To continue in the MST program, candidates must:

• Apply for matriculation after completing nine credits
• Maintain the required level of academic performance: A minimum GPA of 3.0.

By the end of the first fall semester:

• Submit two copies of the application for admission to student teaching.

By the end of the spring semester candidates must:

• Submit an academic reference from a teacher education faculty member
• Apply for fingerprint clearance
• Register for certification on the NYSED TEACH website.

The Coordinator of MST programs reviews the application for matriculation. Candidates who fail to meet the requirements are notified in writing by the Director of Graduate Education who schedules an interview for the candidate with the Candidate Review Committee. The purpose of the interview is to assist the candidate in developing realistic goals and plans. Candidates are notified in writing of the outcome of the interview.

Admission to the Post-Masters Certificate programs include: Autism Certificate Program: (12 credits; online) Undergraduate and/or Graduate degree required. Post-Master’s Certificate Program: Literacy (15 credits; online) Master’s Degree and valid teaching certification required. Post-Master’s Certificate Program: Special Education (18 credits; hybrid) Master’s Degree and valid teaching certification required.