State University of New York at New Paltz

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Adolescence Education

Students complete a liberal-arts content major together with core education courses and State-mandated requirements leading to New York State initial and professional certification to teach grades 7-12.

Adolescence Education: Biology (M.A.T.)

Adolescence Education: Biology (M.S.E.D.)

The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind. It allows initially certified adolescence educators the opportunity to tailor the program to their interests. At its core, the MSEd aims to deepen teachers' knowledge of subject content, of the theory and practice of teaching and learning, and of the diverse contexts of education.

Adolescence Education: Chemistry (M.A.T.)

Adolescence Education: Chemistry (M.S.E.D.)

The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind. It allows initially certified adolescence educators the opportunity to tailor the program to their interests. At its core, the MSEd aims to deepen teachers' knowledge of subject content, of the theory and practice of teaching and learning, and of the diverse contexts of education.

Adolescence Education: Earth Science (M.A.T.)

Adolescence Education: Earth Science (M.S.E.D.)

The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind. It allows initially certified adolescence educators the opportunity to tailor the program to their interests. At its core, the MSEd aims to deepen teachers' knowledge of subject content, of the theory and practice of teaching and learning, and of the diverse contexts of education.

Adolescence Education: English (M.A.T.)

Adolescence Education: English (M.S.E.D.)

The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind. It allows initially certified adolescence educators the opportunity to tailor the program to their interests. At its core, the MSEd aims to deepen teachers' knowledge of subject content, of the theory and practice of teaching and learning, and of the diverse contexts of education.

Adolescence Education: Mathematics (M.A.T.)

Adolescence Education: Mathematics (M.S.E.D.)

The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind. It allows initially certified adolescence educators the opportunity to tailor the program to their interests. At its core, the MSEd aims to deepen teachers' knowledge of subject content, of the theory and practice of teaching and learning, and of the diverse contexts of education.

Adolescence Education: Social Studies (M.A.T.)

Adolescence Education: Social Studies (M.S.E.D.)

The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind. It allows initially certified adolescence educators the opportunity to tailor the program to their interests. At its core, the MSEd aims to deepen teachers' knowledge of subject content, of the theory and practice of teaching and learning, and of the diverse contexts of education.

Anthropology

The anthropology major provides broad training across the four fields of the discipline, combining required introductory and upper-division core courses with electives in different world areas.

Art History

Asian Studies

An interdisciplinary major that combines Japanese or Chinese language study with regional coverage of South, Southeast, East, and Northeast Asia, drawing on faculty from over 10 academic departments.

Astronomy

Behavior Analysis & Interdisciplinary Autism Studies

The Master of Science in Behavior Analysis and Interdisciplinary Autism Studies is a 41-credit, licensure-qualifying program. It offers students education and training in the field of behavior analysis, the history of autism spectrum disorders, characteristics of autism, family systems, educational strategies, and interdisciplinary approaches to providing services and supports for individuals with autism and their families.

Biochemistry

An interdisciplinary major offered jointly by the Departments of Biology and Chemistry.

Biology (B.A.)

Biology (B.S.)

The biology curriculum offers tracks in Cellular Biology, Environmental Biology, Integrative Biology, and Organismal Biology, preparing students for graduate school, medical school, or careers in industry and allied health fields.

Black Studies

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration degree prepares career-oriented individuals for a broad range of management responsibilities by offering concentrated study in business administration or public accountancy. The MBA program will enable students to take managerial and professional leadership roles in regional, national, and international enterprises.

Business Analytics

Chemistry (B.A.)

Chemistry (B.S.)

Childhood Education

Childhood Education 1-6

Childhood Education 1-6 and Early Childhood Education B-2

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling comprises 60-credits. It offers students the opportunity to pursue a specialized course of study. It serves both students seeking licensure as mental health counselors and those who intend to pursue doctoral studies. Three required fieldwork courses provide hands-on mental health counseling training under the supervision of licensed professionals.

Communication Disorders

The Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders prepares students who have a strong undergraduate background in Communication Disorders for a wide range of career opportunities and for doctoral study. The programs are accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and are registered as licensure qualifying in New York State.

Communication Disorders

Communication Studies (B.A.)

Communication Studies (B.S.)

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

The Master of Science degree in Computer Science is designed to help students from all backgrounds advance to new careers in technology fields. Core courses emphasize aptitudes like software application engineering, data science, and web technologies, while electives allow students to pursue cutting-edge topics like machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Computer Science (B.A.)

Computer Science (B.S.)

Digital Design & Fabrication

The MA in Digital Design & Fabrication consists of 36 credits. The DDF program will prepare students to utilize modern digital fabrication methods in the design and fabrication process. Through an approach that blurs traditional boundaries between art, engineering, design, fabrication and science, the DDF program will enable students to take on new creative and technical challenges.

Digital Media Production (B.A.)

A program that prepares students for careers in the growing field of digital media, emphasizing engaging storytelling, solid research, and hands-on production skills.

Digital Media Production (B.S.)

A program that prepares students for careers in the growing field of digital media, emphasizing engaging storytelling, solid research, and hands-on production skills.

Digital Media Programming & Management (B.A.)

Digital Media Programming & Management (B.S.)

Early Childhood & Childhood Education

A four-year program leading to New York State dual certification to teach birth through grade 2 and grades 1-6.

Early Childhood Studies

A non-certification program preparing students to work with young children in alternative learning environments such as daycare settings, after-school programs, and museum children's programs.

Economics (B.A.)

Economics (B.S.)

Electrical Engineering

The Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is designed to serve recent graduates and practicing engineers who need in-depth knowledge in the rapidly changing and expanding areas of electrical engineering beyond what is typically included in a bachelor's program. The program offers areas of specialization in Computer Engineering, Energy, Microelectronics, and Systems.

Electrical Engineering

English

English (B.A.)

The English major offers concentrations in liberal arts English and creative writing, developing students' knowledge of their linguistic, literary and cultural heritage and their skills as writers and critics.

English (B.S.)

The English major offers concentrations in liberal arts English and creative writing, developing students' knowledge of their linguistic, literary and cultural heritage and their skills as writers and critics.

Entrepreneurship

Environmental Science

Environmental Studies

Finance

Fine Arts

Studio-intensive Bachelor of Fine Arts programs offered in concentrations including Ceramics, Graphic Design, Metal, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

French (B.A.)

French (B.S.)

General Business

General Studies

A flexible degree-completion program for individuals who have earned at least 60 college credits, available through seated, hybrid, or fully online coursework.

Geography (B.A.)

The geography major offers study of the earth's physical and human environments, with a general Bachelor of Arts track and Bachelor of Science concentrations in environmental geography and urban planning.

Geography (B.S.)

The geography major offers study of the earth's physical and human environments, with a general Bachelor of Arts track and Bachelor of Science concentrations in environmental geography and urban planning.

Geology (B.A.)

Geology (B.S.)

History

International Business

International Relations

Journalism (B.A.)

Journalism (B.S.)

Latin American, Caribbean & Latinx Studies (B.A.)

An interdisciplinary major offering a broad perspective on the history, geography, economies, political systems, and cultural expressions of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinx communities.

Latin American, Caribbean & Latinx Studies (B.S.)

An interdisciplinary major offering a broad perspective on the history, geography, economies, political systems, and cultural expressions of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinx communities.

Liberal Studies

A program designed for groups of mature learners with common interests, providing a liberal arts core plus a specialization requirement that may be interdisciplinary in nature.

Literacy Education 5-12

The Literacy Education program employs a unique, clinical fieldwork model that creates faculty-mentored opportunities - both in-person and remotely - to apply classroom learning with families in need of diagnostic and remedial services.

Literacy Education B-6

The Literacy Education program employs a unique, clinical fieldwork model that creates faculty-mentored opportunities - both in-person and remotely - to apply classroom learning with families in need of diagnostic and remedial services.

Management

Marketing

Mathematics (B.A.)

Mathematics (B.S.)

Mechanical Engineering

Mental Health Counseling

The 18-24-credit Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling is a bridge program that addresses the needs of two distinct cohorts, both requiring supplemental coursework and training to qualify for licensure as mental health counselors in New York State.

Music

A rigorous undergraduate core program in music within a liberal arts context, with concentrations including General Music, Classical Performance, Clinical Musicianship, Composition, Jazz Performance, and Recording & Electronic Music.

Music Therapy

The Master of Science degree in Music Therapy comprises 48-credits and provides students with a baccalaureate degree in music the opportunity to study music therapy at an advanced level. In this program, students acquire musical, clinical, and research skills essential for professional practice.

Philosophy

Physics (B.A.)

Physics (B.S.)

Political Science

Psychological Science

The Master of Science degree in Psychological Science comprises 39-credits. This research-based program exposes students to research in a variety of fields including social, cognitive, developmental and applied psychology. In addition, students learn advanced statistical and experimental and non-experimental methodological skills.

Psychology (B.A.)

Psychology (B.S.)

Public Accountancy

School Business Leadership

School Counseling

The Master of Science degree in School Counseling comprises 60-credits and leads to certification as a school counselor. The curriculum covers school counseling practice and research, in addition to coursework in human growth and development, social and cultural foundations, helping relationships, group work, career and lifestyle development, appraisal, research and program development, and professional orientation.

School Leadership

The Certificate of Advanced Study program in School Leadership is a 60-credit program (30 credits from master's degree plus 30 additional credits) leading to professional NYS certification as a School Building Leader and School District Leader.

Second Language Education (non-certification)

Second Language Education (TESOL)

Social Justice Education

The 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Social Justice Education is designed for teachers and other educational professionals who are interested in enhancing their cultural competencies. This post-master's certificate program provides educators with the knowledge and skills needed for culturally-responsive teaching and leadership, as well as approaches for creating socially-just educational settings.

Social Justice Educational Studies

The Master of Professional Studies degree is offered in social justice educational studies. This program is designed for individuals who are involved in education in its broadest sense who are seeking to help others develop their intellectual capacities, expand their self-knowledge, enhance interpersonal skills, and foster humane working, learning, or living situations.

Social Justice Educational Studies (non-cert)

The Master of Professional Studies degree is offered in social justice educational studies. This program is designed for individuals who are involved in education in its broadest sense who are seeking to help others develop their intellectual capacities, expand their self-knowledge, enhance interpersonal skills, and foster humane working, learning, or living situations.

Sociology

Spanish (B.A.)

Spanish (B.S.)

Special Education: Adolescence Education (7-12)

Special Education: Childhood Education (1-6)

Special Education: Early Childhood & Childhood Education (B-6)

Strategic Communication

The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication offers conceptual and applied knowledge taught by scholars who study communication dynamics and by practitioners who put this knowledge into practice in industry. Throughout the program, students will develop their skills in identifying, analyzing, and solving communication problems across a wide range of contexts, with particular attention to non-profit organizations and issues of sustainability.

Studio Art

The Master of Fine Arts degree comprises 60-credits specializing in ceramics, metal, painting/drawing, printmaking, and sculpture (photography and graphic design). Candidates holding a master's degree in Studio Art or Fine Arts may petition the department to transfer a maximum of 30 credits toward the 60-credit MFA program.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

This clinically-rich Advanced Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is designed for initially and professionally NYS certified teachers who have an interest in working with multilingual learners. The program allows teachers to complete fieldwork in their own classrooms and leads to NYS certification in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) all grades.

Theatre Arts

Trauma and Disaster Mental Health

The 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Trauma and Disaster Mental Health program is designed for mental health professionals who are pursuing, or who have already earned an MA, MS, or higher degree in counseling, social work, or related fields, and who would like to receive intensive specialized education in assisting survivors of disasters and trauma.

Visual Arts (B.A.)

Visual Arts (B.S.)

Visual Arts Education

The Visual Arts Education Graduate Program is a fifteen-month, fully-online learning experience where art teachers reinvigorate and bring depth to their studio practices, carry out original research related to their teaching practices, and develop strong connections between the two.

Visual Arts Education

Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies

World Language Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in World Language Education leads to New York State teaching certification and prepares candidates to teach French or Spanish at the secondary level.