CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
For information about the certifications these programs may lead to, please review the program description listed in the catalog.
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Master of Science in Education
The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) degree is designed primarily for students who already hold initial NYS certification and are seeking a master's degree that will yield professional certification. The MSEd degree program in Second Language Education is our only program that leads to initial/professional certification.
Childhood Education(013A) eBrochure
Early Childhood Concentration(013B)
Environmental Concentration 1-6(013E)
Humanistic Concentration 1-6(013H)
Math, Science, and Tech Concentration 1-6(013M)
Reading/Literacy Concentration 1-6(013R)
Special Education Concentration 1-6(013S)
Literacy Education
Literacy Education and Adolescent Special Education(029B)
Literacy Education and Childhood Special Education(029A)
Literacy Education B-6(030A)
Literacy Education 5-12(030B)
Adolescence Education
Biology(031B)
Chemistry(032B)
Earth Science(033B)
English(034B)
French(035B)
Mathematics(037B)
Spanish(039B)
Social Studies(040B)
•History Concentration (040H)
Visual Arts Education(050A)
Visual Arts Education Summer Intensive Concentration(050I)
Special Education
Adolescent Special Education and Literacy Education (059G)
Childhood Special Education and Literacy Education (059C)
Adolescence Education(060G)
Childhood Education(060C)
Early Childhood Education (060E)
Teaching English as a Second Language
Second Language Education(065)
Teaching English Language Learners Certificate Program(067)
Educational Administration
School Leadership(080A)
Master of Science for Teachers
The Master of Science for Teachers (MST) degree is designed for students seeking initial certification at the Childhood 1-6 level.
Childhood Education 1-6(020A) mst_eBrochure
Master of Professional Studies
Humanistic/Multicultural Education(070)
•General Program(070G) general_eBrochure
•Teaching Certification Track: Special Subjects Areas (070C) teaching_eBrochure
Advanced Certificate Program in Multicultural Education(071) postmasters_eBrochure
Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is designed for students seeking initial certification in Adolescence Education (grades 7-12).
Biology(101B)
Earth Science(102B)
English(103B)
Chemistry(104B)
French(105B)
Mathematics(107B)
Social Studies(109B)
Spanish(110B)
Master of Arts
English (204) eBrochure
Psychology(208)
Master of Business Administration
Business Administration(261) Brochure
Public Accountancy(262)
Master of Science
The BS/MS program is available for New Paltz undergraduates.
BS in Computer Engineering/MS in Electrical Engineering (266)
BS in Electrical Engineering/MS in Electrical Engineering (267)
Electrical Engineering(265)
Computer Science(270)
Communication Disorders(090) eBrochure
•Speech-Language Pathology(090S)
•Speech & Language Disabilities(090I)
Music Therapy(285)
Mental Health Counseling(290)
Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling (291)
School Counseling(295)
Master of Fine Arts
Ceramics(301)
Metal(302)
Painting/Drawing(303)
Printmaking(305)
Sculpture(306)
Certificate of Advanced Study
(60-hour specialist program)
School Leadership(401A)
Alt Cert: School District Leader (Trans D)(401B)
School Business Leader(402A)
Application for admission to these programs has been suspended.
| MSEd | Early Childhood Education (B-2) |
| MST | Early Childhood Education (B-2) |
| MA | Biology |
| MA | Chemistry |
| MA | Geology |
| MA | Mathematics |
| MFA | Photography |







