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Programs of Study

We are currently accepting applications
for admission for the following semesters:

Summer 2012 and Fall 2012

(Applications received after the posted
deadline will be reviewed on a space available basis.)

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The College at Brockport offers a wide variety of graduate programs for students seeking a Master's Degree, post-master's certificate of advanced study, or a for-credit graduate certificate program. Each graduate program also has a program director who will be happy to answer your questions about specific degree programs and requirements. Please view the list of programs below. You can find out more information, such as degrees offered, application requirements, application deadlines, and program contacts by simply clicking on a program name. For a complete listing of the Teacher Certification areas that are offered at Brockport click here. Don’t hesitate to call on the Office of Graduate Studies at 585-395-2525 or via gradadmit@brockport.edu with any questions.

Click on the department names below to learn more about graduate programs at The College at Brockport.

Accounting, Forensic Accounting (Department of Business Administration and Economics)

Degree: Master of Science

Program Specialization Areas: Accounting, Forensic Accounting

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters
- GMAT or GRE General Test
- Statement of Objectives
Application Deadlines:
- July 15 for the fall semester
- November 1 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Donald Kent, Jr.
(585) 395-5521
dkent@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Biology

Degree: Master of Science, Professional Science Master's

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Two (2) Recommendation Letters
- GRE General Test
- Statement of Objectives
- Writing Sample: At least three pages illustrating scientific writing skills
- Resume
- Course in Statistics (Professional Science Master's only)
Application Deadlines:
- July 15 for the summer or fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Adam Rich
(585) 395-5740
arich@brockport.edu
or
Dr. Huey Hing
hhing@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Communication

Degree: Master of Arts

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
- Resume
Application Deadlines:
- July 15 for the summer or fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Alex Lyon
(585) 395-5772
alyon@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Counselor Education

Degree: Master of Science

Program Specialization Areas: Mental Health Counselor

Degree: Master of Science in Education

Program Specialization Areas: College Counselor, School Counselor (K-12)

Degree: Certificate of Advanced Study

Program Specialization Area: School Counselor (Must already hold Master’s Degree)

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements for all programs:
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
- Interview
- Signed Retention Policy
Application Deadlines:
- February 1 for the summer or fall semester
- September 1 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Tom Hernandez
(585) 395-2258
thernand@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Dance

Degree: Master of Fine Arts

Program Specialization Areas: Choreography/Performance

Degree: Master of Arts

Program Specialization Areas: Dance Studies, Dance Education (PreK-12)

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements for all programs:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
- Audition
Application Deadline:
- April 15 (fall admission only)
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Ms. Mariah Maloney
(585)395-2493
mmaloney@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Education and Human Development

Degree: Master of Science in Education

Program Specialization Areas:

Adolescence Education: Biology, Professional (7-12)

Adolescence Education: Chemistry, Professional (7-12)

Adolescence Education: Earth Science, Professional (7-12)

Adolescence Education: English, Professional (7-12)

Adolescence Education: Math, Professional (7-12)

Adolescence Education: Physics, Professional (7-12)

Adolescence Education: Social Studies, Professional (7-12)

Alternate Adolescence English Inclusive Education

* Initial (7-12)

* Students with Disabilities (7-12)

* English 5-6 Extension

Alternate Adolescence Math Inclusive Education

* Initial (7-12)

* Students with Disabilities (7-12)

* Math 5-6 Extension(7-12)

Alternate Adolescence Science Inclusive Education: Biology Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics

* Initial (7-12)

* Students with Disabilities (7-12)

* Science 5-6 Extension

Alternate Adolescence Social Studies Inclusive Education (7-12)

* Initial (7-12)

* Students with Disabilities (7-12)

* Social Studies 5-6 Extension

Bilingual Education, Extension

Childhood Curriculum Specialist, Professional (1-6)

Childhood Literacy, Initial (Birth-6)

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements for all programs:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
Application Deadlines:
- Childhood Literacy: February 15 (summer / fall admission)
- All other programs: February 15 for the summer or fall semester
  September 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Michael Harrison
(585) 395-5060
mharriso@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Educational Administration

Degree: Certificate of Advanced Study

Program Specialization Areas: School Building Leader/School District Leader, School Business Administrator

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- One (1) Recommendation Letter
Application Deadlines:
- July 15 for the summer or fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Ms. Carol Godsave
(585) 395-5512
cgodsave@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

English

Degree: Master of Arts

Program Specialization Areas: Creative Writing, Literature

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
- Writing Sample
Application Deadlines:
- April 15 for the summer or fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Miriam E. Burstein
(585) 395-5827
mburstei@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Environmental Science and Biology

Degree: Master of Science

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Two (2) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
- Writing Sample: at least three pages illustrating scientific writing skills
Application Deadlines:
- April 15 for the summer or fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Christopher Norment
(585) 395-5748
cnorment@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Health Science

Degree: Master of Science in Education

Program Specialization Areas: Community Health Education, Health Education (K-12)

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Statement of Objectives
- 3 Names of Reference
Application Deadlines:
- April 1 for the summer or fall semester
- November 1 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Patti Follansbee
(585) 395-5483
pfollans@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

History

Degree: Master of Arts

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Two (2) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
- Writing Sample
Application Deadlines:
- April 15 for the summer semester
- July 1 for the fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Morag Martin
(585) 395-5690
mmartin@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Liberal Studies

Degree: Master of Arts

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
- Written Programmatic Focus
Application Deadlines:
- March 15 for the summer semester
- June 15 for the fall semester
- October 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. K. Rajasethupathy
(585) 395-2262
kraja@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Mathematics

Degree: Master of Arts

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Two (2) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
Application Deadlines:
- July 15 for summer or fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Howard Skogman
(585) 395-2046
hskogman@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Kinesiology, Sports Studies, Physical Education

Degree: Master of Science in Education

Program Specialization Areas: Adapted Physical Education (K-12), Athletic Administration,

Teacher Education/Pedagogy (K-12)

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Statement of Objectives
Application Deadlines:
- April 15 for summer or fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Timothy Brusseau
tbrussea@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Psychology

Degree: Master of Arts

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters
- GRE: General Test
- Statement of Objectives
- Interview
Application Deadlines:
- April 1^st (fall admission only)
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Sara Margolin
smargoli@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Public Administration

Degree: Master of Public Administration

Program Specialization Areas: General Public Administration, Health Care Management, Nonprofit Management

Degree: Advanced Graduate Certificate

Program Specialization Areas: Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (not required for certificate applicants)
- GRE: General Test may be required
- Statement of Objectives
- Current Résumé (certificate applicants and MPA Inservice applicants)
Application Deadlines:
- March 1 for the summer or fall semester
- October 1 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Ed Downey
(585) 395-2375
edowney@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Recreation and Leisure

Degree: Master of Science

Program Specialization Areas: Recreation and Leisure Services Management, Therapeutic Recreation

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
- Written Critical Analysis
- Resume
Application Deadlines:
- May 30 for the fall semester
- November 15 for the spring semester
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Dr. Lynda Sperazza
(585) 395-5490
lsperazza@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Social Work (Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW Program)

Degree: Master of Social Work

Program Specialization Areas: Family & Community Practice, Interdisciplinary Health Care

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA and 3.0 in the Social Work major in all courses
- Three (3) Recommendation Letters (See Part II required forms above)
- Personal Statement/Social Issue Commentary (60 Credit Program)
- Personal Statement/Practice Example (Advanced Standing Program)
- Field Evaluations (Advanced Standing Program)
Application Deadlines:
- Domestic Admission Deadlines
- International Admission Deadlines
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Mr. Brad Snyder
(585) 395-8452
bsnyder@brockport.edu
Program Web Site

Visual Studies

Degree: Master of Fine Arts

Program Entry Information

Application Requirements:
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Two (2) Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Objectives
- Slides, portfolio, video or CD/DVD, including work description
Application Deadlines:
- February 15 (fall admission only)
- Apply now
Program Contact:
Ms. Kristen Merola
(585) 442-8676
kmerola@brockport.edu
Program Web Site