11 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Adolescence Education - English program from State University of New York Potsdam is designed to meet the teacher education regulations of the New York State Education Department, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), as well as Advisory Board recommendations and alumni feedback. 

The Adolescence Education - Science, M.S.T. program at State University of New York Potsdam is designed in accordance with the New York State Education Department’s certification regulations, the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE) standards, and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) standards, along with Advisory Board recommendations and alumni feedback

The Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.Ed. program from State University of New York Potsdam is designed to meet the needs and interests of all education professionals. 

The Adolescence Education - Mathematics program at State University of New York Potsdam is designed in accordance with The New York State Education Department’s certification regulations, the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE) standards, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards, along with Advisory Board recommendations and alumni feedback. 

The Literacy, M.S.Ed. program from State University of New York Potsdam has been designed to meet the certification requirements of the New York State Education Department, as well as the Standards for Literacy Professionals of the International Literacy Association. 

The Master of Music in Music Education degree at State University of New York Potsdam is in an in-person format designed for those with teaching positions, but is open to all qualified students. The coursework for the degree is typically completed in two consecutive summer semesters, with two additional online courses taken between the summers.

The Childhood Education, M.S.T. program from State University of New York Potsdam is recognized and accredited nationally by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI).

The Educational Technology Specialist, M.S.Ed. program from State University of New York Potsdam prepares students for technology leadership and management positions in a range of industries, including private sector, the military, social service agencies, K-12 schools, and higher education. 

The Special Education, M.S.Ed. program from State University of New York Potsdam is recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children and the New York State Education Department, and accredited by NCATE.

The Inclusive and Special Education (Non-Cert) program from State University of New York Potsdam is designed to provide a sequenced program of study that provides the knowledge and competencies to effectively address the needs of individuals with mild to moderate disabilities in primarily inclusive settings.  

The Adolescence Education - Social Studies, M.S.T. program at State University of New York Potsdam is designed to meet the New York State Education Department’s regulations on Teacher Education, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards, and the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), along with Advisory Board recommendations and alumni feedback.