Program Details/Requirements

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The Graduate Education Program is approved by the New York State Education Department, Office of Higher Education, Room 979EBA, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12234, (518) 474-5851.

Utica College offers seven graduate programs of study, that are available for students interested in pursuing master's degrees in education.

Programs

• The Master of Science degree program in Childhood Education is designed for students who seek certification to teach children in grades 1-6.
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• The Master of Science degree program in Childhood and Special Education is designed for candidates seeking initial certification in both childhood and special education.
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• The Master of Science degree program in Adolescence Education is designed for candidates seeking certification to teach biology, chemistry, English, math, physics, or social studies to students in grades 7-12.
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• The Master of Science degree program in Adolescence and Special Education is designed for candidates seeking initial certification in both adolescence and special education. 
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• The Adolescence Education -- Apprenticeship Teacher Certification Program. "Winner of the Award for Excellence from the University Continuing Education Association". This program is a specialized option "fast-track" for students in the high-need teaching areas of foreign language, math, science, and technology education. The program leads to the Master of Science degree. Students in this program must complete an intensive 200-hour course of study during the summer. They then finish their education course sequence while engaged in mentored teaching as full-time employees of a local school district.
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• The Master of Science degree program in Special Education (grades 1-6)  is designed for candidates who have initial, provisional, or professional certification in early childhood, childhood, or adolescence education and who wish to add certification in special education.
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• The Master of Science in Adolescence Education and Students with Disabilities (grades 7-12) Generalist program is a program of study for candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in the subject area they plan to teach and wish to seek dual certification in Adolescence and Students with Disabilities Grade 7-12 Generalist. 
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• The Master of Science in Education degree program in Leadership and Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms provides certified teachers and related professionals the values, knowledge, and practices needed to work in inclusive elementary and secondary school classrooms. The Master of Science in Education degree program provides courses of study appropriate for students seeking permanent or professional teacher certification at any grade level. 
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• The Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration and the CAS programs in School Building Leader and School District Leader (see below) are designed for candidates seeking New York State Certification as school building leader (principal) or school district leader (superintendent).
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  Certificates of Advanced Study (CAS) in:
  
  > School Building Leader
  > District Leader
  

Tuition and Fees

For current information, go to our tuition and costs section. There may also be some expendable materials fees associated with specific courses.

Non-Matriculated Students

Students who hold baccalaureate degrees from accredited institutions may take graduate education courses without enrolling in the degree program. However, students wishing to change their status from non-matriculated to matriculated must enroll in the degree program before talking their third graduate level education course at Utica College.