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
- MST in Childhood Education 1-6 (Hybrid Modality)
- MST in Childhood Education 1-6 and Early Childhood Education B-2 (Hybrid Modality)
Adolescence Education
- MAT Adolescence Education (grades 7-12)
- Specialize in: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Visual Arts Education, or World Language Education
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Accelerated Pathways into the MAT in Adolescence Education:
- MA/MAT Adolescence Ed: English - designed for MA English alumni interested in earning a NYS teaching credential
- MSEd Second Language Education (TESOL) all grades (Hybrid Modality)
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
- MSEd Adolescence Education (grades 7-12)
- Specialize in: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies
- MSEd Childhood Education 1-6 (This degree program has temporarily suspended admissions.)
Literacy, Language, and Teaching Students with Disabilities
- MSEd Literacy Education (all grades) (Available Online)
- MSEd Second Language Education (TESOL) (all grades) (Hybrid Modality)
- MSEd Second Language Education (non-certification) (Hybrid Modality)
- Adv Cert Bilingual Education Extension (Hybrid Modality)
- Adv Cert Teaching English to Second Language Learners (Hybrid Modality)
- MSEd Teaching Students with Disabilities (all grades)
Engage in Social Justice Advocacy in Schools, Nonprofits, and Higher Education
- MPS in Social Justice Educational Studies
- MPS in Social Justice Educational Studies (non-cert)
- Accelerated Pathway into the MPS in Social Justice Educational Studies:
- Adv Cert in Social Justice Education
Advance Your Teaching Career
Already have a master's degree? Enhance your marketability with one of our Advanced Certificates.
- CAS School Leadership (Available Online)
- CAS School Business Leadership (Available Online)
- Adv Cert in Social Justice Education
- Adv Cert in Bilingual Education Extension (Hybrid Modality)
- Adv Cert Teaching English to Second Language Learners (Hybrid Modality)
Broaden Your Opportunities
Communication
- MA in Strategic Communication (Available Online)
- Accelerated Pathways into the MA in Strategic Communication:
English
- MA in English
- Accelerated Pathway into the MA in English:
- MA/MAT in English
Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher
Behavior Analysis
Communication Disorders
- MS in Communication Disorders - Speech and Language Disabilities Concentration
- MS in Communication Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology Concentration
Counseling
- Adv Cert in Mental Health Counseling
- Adv Cert in Trauma and Disaster Mental Health (Available Online)
- MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- MS in School Counseling
Music Therapy
Psychological Research
- MS in Psychological Science
- Accelerated Pathway into the MS in Psychological Science
Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science
Business
- MS in Accounting (100% Online)
- MS in Business Analytics (Available Online)
- Accelerated Pathway into the MS in Business Analytics:
- MBA in Business Administration (Available Online)
- Accelerated Pathways into the MBA in Business Administration:
- BS Accounting + MBA Business Administration
- BS Business Analytics + MBA Business Administration
- BS Entrepreneurship + MBA Business Administration
- BS Finance + MBA Business Administration
- BS General Business + MBA Business Administration
- BS International Business + MBA Business Administration
- BS Management + MBA Business Administration
- BS Marketing + MBA Business Administration
- Accelerated Pathways into the MBA in Business Administration:
- MBA in Public Accountancy (Available Online)
- Accelerated Pathway into the MBA in Public Accountancy:
Technology & Design
- MS in Computer Science
- Accelerated Pathways into the MS in Computer Science:
- MA in Digital Design & Fabrication
- Accelerated Pathways into the MA in DDF:
Engineering
- MS in Electrical Engineering
- Accelerated Pathways into the MS in Electrical Engineering:
Establish a Professionally Sustainable Art Practice
- MA in Digital Design & Fabrication
- Accelerated Pathways into the MA in DDF:
- MFA in Studio Art
- Specialize in: Ceramics, Metal, Painting & Drawing, Photography & Related Media, Printmaking, Sculpture.
- MAT Visual Arts Education (teacher training program leading to initial/professional certification)
- MSEd in Visual Arts Education (for current teachers seeking professional certification)
