Program Overview

MSEd Adolescence Education: Biology

Education Coordinator Latanya Brandon, (845) 257-3118, brandonl@newpaltz.edu
Content Coordinator Jeffery Reinking, (845) 257-3771, reinkinj@newpaltz.edu
Program ID 031B
Credits 30
Program Length The MSEd can be completed in one years if enrolled full-time, but students must complete the degree within 5 years
Modality In-person
Full-time/Part-time Full-time
Transfer Credits 6
Capstone Practicum
Licensure/Certification NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: Biology

MSEd Adolescence Education: Chemistry

Education Coordinator Latanya Brandon, (845) 257-3118, brandonl@newpaltz.edu
Content Coordinator Preeti Dhar, (845) 257-3797, dharp@newpaltz.edu
Program ID 032B
Credits 30
Program Length The MSEd can be completed in one year if enrolled full-time, but students must complete program within 5 years
Modality In-person
Full-time/Part-time Full-time
Transfer Credits 6
Capstone Practicum
Licensure/Certification NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: Chemistry

MSEd Adolescence Education: Earth Science

Education Coordinator Latanya Brandon, (845) 257-3118, brandonl@newpaltz.edu
Content Coordinator Frederick Vollmer, (845) 257-3760, vollmerf@newpaltz.edu
Program ID 033B
Credits 30
Program Length The MSEd can be completed in one year if enrolled full-time, but students must complete the degree within 5 years
Modality In-person
Full-time/Part-time Full-time
Transfer Credits 6
Capstone Practicum
Licensure/Certification NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: Earth Science

MSEd Adolescence Education: English

Education Coordinator Mary Sawyer, sawyerm@newpaltz.edu
Content Coordinator Cyrus Mulready, (845) 257-2739, mulreadc@newpaltz.edu
Program ID 034B
Credits 30
Program Length The MSEd can be completed in one year if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree in 5 years
Modality In-person
Full-time/Part-time Full-time
Transfer Credits 6
Capstone Practicum
Licensure/Certification NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: English

MSEd Adolescence Education: Mathematics

Education Coordinator Jason Huang, (845) 257-2818, huangj18@newpaltz.edu
Content Coordinator David Hobby, (845) 257-3563, hobbyd@newpaltz.edu
Program ID 037B
Credits 30
Program Length The MSEd can be completed in one year if enrolled full-time, but students must complete the degree within 5 years
Modality In-person
Full-time/Part-time Full-time
Transfer Credits 6
Capstone Practicum
Licensure/Certification NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: Mathematics

MSEd Adolescence Education: Social Studies

Education Coordinator Laura Dull, (845) 257-2849, dullj@newpaltz.edu
Content Coordinator Kristine Harris, (845) 257-3546, harrisk@newpaltz.edu
Program ID 040B
Credits 30
Program Length The MSEd can be completed in one year if enrolled full-time, but students must complete the degree within 5 years
Modality In-person
Full-time/Part-time Full-time
Transfer Credits 6
Capstone Practicum
Licensure/Certification NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: Social Studies

Program Description

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. In a two-semester course, students develop skills in research-based inquiry focused on the classroom. This graduate program enables students to complete the curriculum requirement for professional certification in New York State.

Apply to a SUNY New Paltz graduate programAdmission Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Science in Education must meet the following criteria:

  1. A 3.0 or better GPA in all undergraduate course work
  2. A 3.0 or better GPA in an appropriate undergraduate major
  3. Evidence of a valid 7-12 NYS teaching certificate. 
  4. Applicants specializing in English must have completed 36 semester hours of English, exclusive of freshman composition. Additionally, students must submit a 10-15 page academic writing sample with their application.
  5. Applicants specializing in Mathematics must have completed a minimum of 21 semester hours beyond Calculus II for a total of at least 36 semester hours in Mathematics.
  6. Three academic or professional recommendations are required. At least two of your recommendations should be from professors with whom you have taken courses.
  7. Applicants who graduated from college more than 5 years ago should make every effort to obtain such references and/or equivalent professional references (e.g. job supervisor). We will not accept references from friends or family members. 
  8. Write an admissions essay responding to the following:
    1. Reflect on a time when your idea or belief was questioned or challenged.  Or, conversely, reflect on a time when your idea or belief was validated. What happened? In what way(s) could this time be considered a learning experience?
  9. Submit one official transcript of all college course work.

Prospective students, who may have questions about the application process or the programs offered, may contact our Director of Graduate Admissions at (845) 257-3285 or gradadmissions@newpaltz.edu.

Application Deadlines

March 1 Fall
October 1 Spring

Late applications will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed.

Curriculum Requirements

Professional Education (6 Credits)
Select 6 credits6
Diversity Education (3 Credits)
Select 3 credits3
Research Requirement (6 Credits)
SED701Inquiry into Teaching, Learning, and School: Part I 3
SED702Inquiry into Teaching, Learning, and School: Part II Every Semester 3
Graduate Courses in Discipline (15 Credits)
Select 15 credits15
Total Credits30

Program Requirements

File a “plan of study” during the first semester after matriculation.

Complete prescribed course work and other requirements within five years after matriculation.

Remedy any deficiencies in the candidate’s undergraduate preparation in the subject area by early advisement with the Secondary Education advisor.

Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, with no more than two grades below B-.

Some programs also require successful performance on a comprehensive examination and/or another culminating project.