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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:
  • 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:
  • 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
      • Advance Standing Program: January 15 (fall admission only)
      • 60 Credit Program: March 15 (fall admission only)
    • International Admission Deadlines
      • Advance Standing Program: December 15 (fall admission only)
      • 60 Credit Program: February 15 (fall admission only)
    • 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

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