Graduate Programs
SUNY New Paltz offers more than 50 exceptional graduate programs in business, education, computer science, engineering, fine arts, music therapy, and the liberal arts for students who have the equivalent of a 4-year baccalaureate degree. Learn more about each program below:
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Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 060G Credits: 32
Adolescence Special Education (Grades 7-12)
Fall - Review begins: 4/1
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer: Review begins: 4/1
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer: Review begins: 4/1
Certificate of Advanced Study
Program ID: 071 Credits: 15
Adv Cert Social Justice Education
* Interview
Fall - Review begins: 4/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Summer - Review begins: 4/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Summer - Review begins: 4/15
Advanced Certificate
Program ID: 291 Credits: 18-24
Adv. Cert. Mental Health Counseling
February 1
October 15
October 15
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 101C Credits: UG: 120-122 and GR: 28
BA in Biology & MAT in Adolescence Ed: Biology
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 104C Credits: 152
BA in Chemistry & MAT in Adolescence Ed: Chemistry
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
This 5 year program is open to New Paltz undergraduates majoring in Chemistry.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts
Program ID: 204M Credits: 150
BA in English & MA in English
This 5 year program is open to New Paltz undergraduates majoring in English (522) or Creative Writing (522C)
March 15
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 102E Credits: 152
BA in Geology & MAT in Adolescence Ed: Earth Science
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
Program ID: 210A Credits: 144
BA in Psychology & MS in Psychological Science
Fall - Review begins: 2/15
This 5 year program is open to New Paltz undergraduates majoring in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
Program ID: 270M Credits: 150
BA or BS (in any major)/MS Computer Science
Rolling
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
Program ID: 268 Credits: 30
BS in Computer Engineering & MS in Electrical Engineering
* NP Junior standing required
Fall - Review begins: 5/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/15
This 5 year program is open to New Paltz undergraduates majoring in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
Program ID: 269 Credits: 30
BS in Electrical Engineering & MS in Electrical Engineering
* NP Junior standing required
Fall - Review begins: 5/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/15
This 5 year program is open to New Paltz undergraduates majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 107C Credits: 150-153 total: 120-123 Undergraduate + 30 Graduate
BS in Mathematics & MAT in Adolescence Ed: Mathematics
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
This 5 year program is open to New Paltz undergraduates majoring in Mathematics.
Master of Business Administration
Program ID: 261 Credits: 36-45
Business Administration
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Certificate of Advanced Study
Program ID: 402A Credits: 60
CAS School Business Leadership
Fall - Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Certificate of Advanced Study
Program ID: 401A Credits: 60
CAS School Leadership
Fall - Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Master of Fine Arts
Program ID: 30CE Credits: 81
Ceramics
* Portfolio required
Review begins January 15 and will continue until the fall cohort has been filled
Master of Science in Teaching
Program ID: 020C Credits: 37
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Fall: To be considered for fall admission, students must complete their applications by June 30.
Summer: To be considered for summer admission, students must complete their applications by April 1.
Summer: To be considered for summer admission, students must complete their applications by April 1.
This program leads to NYS teaching certification in grades 1-6.
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 13RL Credits: 36
Childhood Education: Reading Literacy Concentration
Fall: Application review begins in April.
To be considered for fall admission, students must complete their applications by July 31.
Summer: Application review begins in April. To be considered for summer admission, students must complete their applications by May 1.
Summer: Application review begins in April. To be considered for summer admission, students must complete their applications by May 1.
This program leads to professional certification in Childhood Ed 1-6. Review our programs in Literacy Education if you are looking to become a literacy specialist.
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 13ST Credits: 36
Childhood Education: STEM Concentration
Fall: Application review begins in April.
To be considered for fall admission, students must complete their applications by July 31.
Summer: Application review begins in April. To be considered for summer admission, students must complete their applications by May 1.
Summer: Application review begins in April. To be considered for summer admission, students must complete their applications by May 1.
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 060C Credits: 32
Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6)
Fall - Review begins: 4/1
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer: Review begins: 4/1
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer: Review begins: 4/1
Master of Science
Program ID: 270 Credits: 30
Computer Science
* GRE: Optional for International Students. Minimum Quantitative score of 151
GRE: Quant: 151
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Master of Science in Teaching
Program ID: 020E Credits: 46
Early Childhood & Childhood Education
Fall: To be considered for fall admission, students must complete their applications by June 30.
Summer: To be considered for summer admission, students must complete their applications by April 1.
Summer: To be considered for summer admission, students must complete their applications by April 1.
This program leads to NYS Teaching Certification in grades B-2 and 1-6
Master of Science
Program ID: 265 Credits: 30
Electrical Engineering
* Online interview may be required
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Arts
Program ID: 204C Credits: 30
English - Creative Writing Specialization
* Writing sample required
Fall - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Master of Arts
Program ID: 204L Credits: 30
English - Literature Specialization
* Writing sample required
Fall - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 240M Credits: 36
Generic BA or BS + MA in Digital Design & Fabrication
* Portfolio required
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 30BS Credits: 36
Literacy Education 5-12 (Second Master's Degree)
Fall - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer - Review begins: 3/15
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 30BN Credits: 36
Literacy Education 5-12 (New Paltz Campus)
Fall - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer - Review begins: 3/15
Program available in-person, online, and accelerated formats.
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 030A Credits: 36
Literacy Education B-6 (New Paltz Campus)
Fall - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer - Review begins: 3/15
Program available in-person, online, and accelerated formats.
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 030A Credits: 36
Literacy Education B-6 (Second Master's Degree)
Fall - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer - Review begins: 3/15
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer - Review begins: 3/15
Master of Arts
Program ID: 103E Credits: 36
MA English/MAT Adolescent Education: English
Students who have earned or in the process of earning their MA in English and want to add the MAT in Adolescent Education should apply to 103E.
Master of Arts
Program ID: 240 Credits: 36
MA in Digital Design & Fabrication
* Portfolio required
Review begins March 15 and will continue until the fall cohort has been filled
Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 101B Credits: 39
MAT Adolescence Education: Biology
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 104B Credits: 39
MAT Adolescence Education: Chemistry
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 102B Credits: 39
MAT Adolescence Education: Earth Science
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 103B Credits: 48
MAT Adolescence Education: English
* Writing sample required
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 107B Credits: 45
MAT Adolescence Education: Mathematics
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 109B Credits: 48
MAT Adolescence Education: Social Studies
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Arts in Teaching
Program ID: 204E Credits: 30
MAT Adolescent Education: English/MA English
Students who have already earned or in the process of earning their MAT in Adolescent Education English and want to add the MA in English would apply to 204E.
Master of Fine Arts
Program ID: 30ME Credits: 81
Metal
* Portfolio required
Review begins January 15 and will continue until the fall cohort has been filled
Master of Science
Program ID: 075 Credits: 41
MS Behavior Analysis & Interdisciplinary Autism Studies
Fall Only: Review begins April 1 and will continue until the class is filled
Master of Science
Program ID: 293 Credits: 60
MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Review begins on 2/1 and continues until the fall cohort has been filled
Master of Science
Program ID: 295 Credits: 60
MS School Counseling
Review begins on 2/1 and will continue until the fall cohort has been filled.
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 031B Credits: 30
MSEd Adolescence Education: Biology
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 032B Credits: 30
MSEd Adolescence Education: Chemistry
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 033B Credits: 30
MSEd Adolescence Education: Earth Science
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 034B Credits: 30
MSEd Adolescence Education: English
* Writing sample required
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 037B Credits: 30
MSEd Adolescence Education: Mathematics
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 040B Credits: 30
MSEd Adolescence Education: Social Studies
Fall - Review begins: 3/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Spring - Review begins: 10/1
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 050I Credits: 30
MSEd Visual Arts Education
* Portfolio required
Summer: Review begins 4/15* *Applications for this program are accepted in even numbered years (e.g., Summer 2022, Summer 2024, etc.)
Master of Science
Program ID: 285 Credits: 48
Music Therapy
* Audition
Fall: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Master of Fine Arts
Program ID: 30PD Credits: 81
Painting/Drawing
* Portfolio required
Review begins January 15 and will continue until the fall cohort has been filled
Master of Fine Arts
Program ID: 30PH Credits: 60
Photography & Related Media
* Portfolio required
Review begins January 15 and will continue until the fall cohort has been filled
Master of Fine Arts
Program ID: 30PR Credits: 81
Printmaking
* Portfolio required
Review begins January 15 and will continue until the fall cohort has been filled
Master of Science
Program ID: 210 Credits: 39
Psychological Science
Fall - Review begins 2/15
Spring - Review begins 11/1
Spring - Review begins 11/1
Master of Business Administration
Program ID: 262 Credits: 36-45
Public Accountancy
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Master of Fine Arts
Program ID: 30SC Credits: 81
Sculpture
* Portfolio required
Review begins January 15 and will continue until the fall cohort has been filled
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 064 Credits: 36
Second Language Education (non-certification)
*12 credit hours of college level coursework in a language other than English.
Fall Only: 4/15
This program does NOT lead to NYS ESOL certification. **Review the MSEd in Second Language Education (TESOL) if you are seeking teaching certification.
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 065 Credits: 36
Second Language Education (TESOL)
*12 credit hours of college level coursework in a language other than English.
Fall Only: 4/15
Master of Professional Studies
Program ID: 072C Credits: 36
Social Justice Educational Studies
* Interview
MAT
Fall - Review begins: 4/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Summer - Review begins: 4/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Summer - Review begins: 4/15
Master of Professional Studies
Program ID: 072G Credits: 30
Social Justice Educational Studies (non-cert)
* Interview
Fall - Review begins: 4/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Summer - Review begins: 4/15
Spring - Review begins: 10/15
Summer - Review begins: 4/15
Master of Science in Education
Program ID: 060B Credits: 38
Special Education: Early Childhood & Childhood (Birth - Grade 6)
Fall - Review begins: 4/1
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer: Review begins: 4/1
Spring - Review begins: 11/1
Summer: Review begins: 4/1
Master of Science
Program ID: 090I Credits: 64
Speech-Language Disabilities
* Interview and proctured writing sample may be required
GRE
Summer: 2/1
Complete applications must have transcripts with fall grades.
Master of Science
Program ID: 090S Credits: 61
Speech-Language Pathology
* Interview and proctured writing sample may be required
GRE
Summer: 2/1
Complete applications must include transcripts with fall grades.
Advanced Certificate
Program ID: 292 Credits: 15
Trauma and Disaster Mental Health
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
