Education Studies EdM at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Flexible master's that does not require a focus area and is designed around the student's interests, for students with broad, interdisciplinary goals; focus areas can be created to meet professional goals.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education | Duration: 1.5-3 years (3-6 semesters); 32 credits (30 for Curriculum and Instruction concentration); on campus | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Minimum 32 credit hours, at least 16 within GSE, up to 6 transfer credits; comprehensive exam, master's project or thesis. Concentration sample courses include LAI 600 School Curriculum Integration, LAI 547 Using Data to Improve Instruction and LAI 649 Learning Theories.

Career pathways

Counseling, English education, music education and math education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; online application; $50 fee; unofficial transcripts; contact details for two references; statement of educational and career goals (1-2 pages usually sufficient). Deadlines: spring Nov. 1 (rolling to Jan. 10); fall Feb. 1 (rolling to Aug. 10). International applicants: official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE within two years, proof of degree, passport copy, financial documentation. GRE not considered.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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