22 Master's degrees offered by the university

Adult Education from Buffalo State SUNY prepares professionals for careers in adult education and human resource development.

Special Education - Early Childhood from Buffalo State SUNY prepares early interventionists and teachers to work with infants and young children with disabilities—or young children at risk for being identified with a disability—and their families.

Business and Marketing Education from Buffalo State SUNY is designed to develop, extend, and enhance the professional competencies of business and marketing education teachers.  

Enrollment in Special Education - Students with Disabilities (All Grades) and 7-12 Students with Disabilities Subject Area Extensions program follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog at Buffalo State SUNY. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.

Do you love taking chances, getting messy, and making mistakes? Do you love coming up with fun projects that let others explore their creativity? If so, Buffalo State's Art Education program may be perfect for you.

This Applied Behavior Analysis program from Buffalo State SUNY is designed to serve the educational needs of professionals who provide behavioral health treatment for individuals with autism and autism spectrum disorders and related needs.

Enrollment in Adolescence Education, Social Studies with 5-6 Extension (Initial Certification) follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants at Buffalo State SUNY who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.

New York is among a select number of states that require teachers to earn a master's degree within five years to maintain licensure, and the Childhood and Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction graduate program at Buffalo State SUNY provides the perfect place to earn it.

English Education (7-12) from Buffalo State SUNY is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The master of science degree certifies graduates to teach English in the seventh through 12th grade in public and private schools. 

Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from Buffalo State SUNY you would be prepared for high-level positions at community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities. 

This Special Education - Students with Disabilities (All Grades) Initial Teaching Certification and Students with Disabilities Subjec master’s program at Buffalo State SUNY is tailored for individuals who did not complete an undergraduate degree in education. The program prepares educators to support diverse student needs in Grades P-12. 

Technology Education from Buffalo State SUNY prepares students to teach technology and the technological systems utilized in problem solving.

Music Education from Buffalo State SUNY offers one of the most rigorous music programs in the United States. 

Science Education from Buffalo State SUNY  is designed for individuals holding an undergraduate degree in a core science (biology, chemistry, earth science, geology, or physics).  

Mathematics Education (7-12) from Buffalo State SUNY is designed to develop, enhance, and extend the content knowledge and professional competencies of secondary mathematics teachers. 

Physics Education (7-12) from Buffalo State SUNY leads to a college recommendation for NYS Teacher Certification. 

Literacy Specialist (Birth-Grade 12) program from Buffalo State SUNY prepares professional literacy specialists to provide instruction for students with reading or writing difficulties. 

The Adolescence Education, Social Studies (Initial Certification) program from Buffalo State SUNY is a secondary social studies education program at the graduate level for candidates whose undergraduate degrees were in subjects related to the social studies content they wish to teach, but whose preparation in those subjects did not lead to a teaching credential. 

Special Education - Childhood from Buffalo State SUNY prepares early interventionists and teachers to work with infants and young children with disabilities—or young children at risk for being identified with a disability—and their families.

Career and Technical Education from Buffalo State SUNY extends and improves the professional competencies of CTE teachers. Candidates interested in becoming certified as coordinators of diversified cooperative work-study programs may take the two related required courses: CTE 550 and CTE 555.