Accelerated Pathway Programs

Accelerated degree programs allow qualified students to begin taking coursework for Master's degree or graduate certificate as an undergraduate student thereby saving time and money. The AP programs below are organized by graduate degree program and the participating undergraduate majors.

Business

MBA Business Administration

MBA Public Accountancy

MS Business Analytics

Communication Studies

MA Strategic Communication

Computer Science

MS Computer Science

Education

MAT Adolescence Education

MAT in World Language Education

MPS In Social Justice Educational Studies

English

MA in English

Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

Psychology

MS Psychological Science

Become A Teacher

It's never too late to become an educator. SUNY New Paltz offers two pathways for non-certified students who have bachelors’ degrees in an approved academic discipline and who wish to earn a NYS teaching credential.

Childhood Education


Adolescence Education

Diversify Your Teaching Portfolio

Expand your areas of expertise through advanced study in a new discipline or by adding a new certification to your teaching portfolio.

Childhood & Adolescence Education

Literacy, Language, and Teaching Students with Disabilities


Social Justice Advocacy in Schools, Nonprofits & Higher Education

Advance Your Teaching Career

Already have a master's degree? Enhance your marketability with one of our Advanced Certificates.

Broaden Your Opportunities

Communication

English

Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher

Behavior Analysis

Communication Disorders

Counseling

Music Therapy

Psychological Research

Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science

Business

Technology & Design

Engineering

Establish a Professionally Sustainable Art Practice