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.
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.***
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Biology Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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Chemistry Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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Childhood Education (Grade 1 - 6)
[Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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Childhood Education w/ Bilingual Extension (Grade 1 - 6)
[Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
3 |
No |
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Early Childhood Education w/ Bilingual Ext. (Birth - Grade 2)
[Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
3 |
No |
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Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2)
[Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] ² |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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| Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Birth-6) |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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Earth Science Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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| Elementary Education, Ed.D.³ |
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Rolling |
2 |
Either |
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| Elementary Education, Ph.D.³ |
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Rolling |
2 |
Either |
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| English Education, Ph.D. |
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Rolling |
2 |
Either |
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English Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.; Adv. Cert & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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| English for Speakers of Other Languages |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
2 |
No |
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| Foreign and Second Language Education, Ph.D. |
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Rolling |
2 |
Either |
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French Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.; Adv. Cert & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
2 |
No |
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| General Education - Learning and Instruction, Ed.M. |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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| German Education: Adolescence |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
2 |
No |
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Gifted Education |
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July 1 Dec 1 |
No |
No |
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Latin Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.; Adv. Cert & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
2 |
No |
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| Literacy Specialist (Birth - Grade 12) [Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Oct 1 |
2 |
No |
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Mathematics Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.; Adv. Cert & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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| Mathematics Education, Ph.D. |
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Rolling |
2 |
Either |
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Music Education (all grades)
[Adv. Cert.; Adv. Cert & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] ² |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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Physics Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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| Reading Education, Ph.D. |
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Rolling |
2 |
Either |
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Science and the Public, Ed.M. |
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July 1 Dec 1¹ |
No |
No |
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| Science Education, Ph.D. |
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Rolling |
2 |
Either |
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Social Studies Education
[Adv. Cert.; Adv. Cert. & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] ² |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
No |
No |
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Spanish Education: Adolescence
[Adv. Cert.; Adv. Cert & Ed.M.; Ed.M.] |
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Feb 1 Nov 1¹ |
2 |
No |
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| Special Education, Ph.D. |
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Rolling |
2 |
GRE |
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
[Adv. Cert & Ed.M.; Ed.M.]
|
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Feb 1 |
2 |
No |
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| 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. |
Other Applications
Library and Information Studies (LIS) Program Applications
Other Applications
Advanced Certificate Applications
Undergraduate Education Minor
See Undergraduate Education Minor for details.