Master of Science [M.S] [Childhood and Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6)] From Buffalo State

The program is clinically-rich with carefully designed field experiences that culminate in one full semester of student teaching. Candidates who are working full-time as teacher assistants in grades 1-6 can request to complete field experience in their work sites. To receive initial certification, students must pass the applicable New York State certification exams and fulfill other New York State certification requirements.

SUNY Buffalo State has been offering graduate degree programs since 1945. Twenty-two areas of specialization in the master's of science in education are offered—more choices in graduate education study than any other SUNY school. While teacher education remains a tradition, specialized graduate degree programs in art conservation, creative studies (courses on campus and online), adult education (program online), applied economics, and higher education student affairs administration are unique to SUNY.