Information, Application Requirements, and Deadlines

Request Information

Please use the links in the table below to learn more about the program you are interested in.
After review, if you have specific questions about the program, email us by clicking on the “Request Info” link next to the program.

Requirements for Admission

***Late applications are being accepted for the teacher education programs on a space available basis. Please contact the Admissions office at 716-645-2110 to learn more.***

Application Fee: The application fee for all GSE programs is $50.00 and is non-refundable.
Transcripts: Official Transcripts are required for all programs. Applicants who are currently at UB or have studied at or graduated from UB do not need to request an official UB transcript. GSE's Office of Admissions can download and print the transcript.
TOEFL: All international applicants are required to submit a TOEFL score. Please refer to individual program descriptions for minimum scores required.
Letters of Recommendation: are required for each program as indicated below. (letters column)
*GRE and MAT Scores: Please refer to individual program descriptions for minimum scores required for GRE and MAT.
Other Requirements: Please refer to the specific application requirements for each program for other supporting documents that may be required.

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TIP: Hover over deadline dates to see which semester the deadline is for.

Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology (CSEP) Program Applications

Other Applications


Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) Program Applications

Other Applications


Learning and Instruction (LAI) Program Applications

***Late applications are being accepted for the teacher education programs on a space available basis. Please contact the Admissions office at 716-645-2110 to learn more.***

LAI Graduate Programs Application Deadline Letters of Recommendation GRE or MAT* Apply Online
Biology Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Chemistry Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Childhood Education (Grade 1 - 6)
[Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Childhood Education w/ Bilingual Extension (Grade 1 - 6)
[Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
3 No Apply Online
Early Childhood Education w/ Bilingual Ext. (Birth - Grade 2)
[Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
3 No Apply Online
Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2)
[Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
²
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Birth-6) Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Earth Science Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Elementary Education, Ed.D.³ Request Information Rolling 2 Either Apply Online
Elementary Education, Ph.D.³ Request Information Rolling 2 Either Apply Online
English Education, Ph.D. Request Information Rolling 2 Either Apply Online
English Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.;  Adv. Cert & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
English for Speakers of Other Languages Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
2 No Apply Online
Foreign and Second Language Education, Ph.D. Request Information Rolling 2 Either Apply Online
French Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.;  Adv. Cert & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
2 No Apply Online
General Education - Learning and Instruction, Ed.M. Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
German Education: Adolescence Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
2 No Apply Online
Gifted EducationOnline Request Information July 1
Dec 1
No No Apply Online
Latin Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.;  Adv. Cert & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
2 No Apply Online
Literacy Specialist (Birth - Grade 12) [Ed.M.] Request Information Feb 1
Oct 1
2 No Apply Online
Mathematics Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.;  Adv. Cert & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Mathematics Education, Ph.D. Request Information Rolling 2 Either Apply Online
Music Education (all grades)
[Adv. Cert.;  Adv. Cert & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
²
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Physics Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Reading Education, Ph.D. Request Information Rolling 2 Either Apply Online
Science and the Public, Ed.M.Online Request Information July 1
Dec 1¹
No No Apply Online
Science Education, Ph.D. Request Information Rolling 2 Either Apply Online
Social Studies Education
[Adv. Cert.;  Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
²
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
No No Apply Online
Spanish Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.;  Adv. Cert & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1
Nov 1¹
2 No Apply Online
Special Education, Ph.D. Request Information Rolling 2 GRE Apply Online
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
[Adv. Cert & Ed.M.;  Ed.M.]
Request Information Feb 1 2 No Apply Online
¹ Spring applications for Ed.M. programs only
² Those interested in doctoral work in the areas of Early Childhood Ed., Music Ed.,
or Social Studies Ed. should refer to the doctoral program in Elementary Ed.
³ Also with an emphasis in Early Childhood Ed., Music Ed., or Social Studies Ed.

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Library and Information Studies (LIS) Program Applications

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Undergraduate Education Minor

See Undergraduate Education Minor for details.