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Programs of Study

Now accepting online applications for the summer and fall 2010 semesters. As always, applications will be considered after the published deadlines on a space-available basis. Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies to learn more.

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 585-395-5465 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

Biological Sciences

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
  • 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

Computational Science

Degree: Master of Science

Program Entry Information

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Two (2) Recommendation Letters
    • Statement of Objectives
  • Application Deadlines:
    • July 15 for the summer or fall semester
    • November 15 for the spring semester
    • Apply now
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Robert E. Tuzun
    (585) 395-5368
    rtuzun@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:
    Dr. Maura Keefe
    (585) 395-5302
    mkeefe@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:
    Wendy Welling
    (585) 395-5060
    wwelling@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Educational Administration

Degree: Certificate of Advanced Study

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

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:
    Mr. Donald R. Covell
    (585) 395-5804
    dcovell@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. Stefan Jurasinski
    (585) 395-5714
    sjurasin@brockport.edu
    or
    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:
    • March 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
    • June 1 for the fall semester
    • November 15 for the spring semester
    • Apply now
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Bruce Leslie
    (585) 395-5691
    bleslie@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, Physical Education (K-12)

Program Entry Information

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Statement of Objectives
  • Application Deadlines:
    • March 15 for summer or fall semester
    • October 15 for the spring semester
    • Apply now
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Susan Peterson
    (585) 395-5341
    speterse@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. Janet Gillespie
    (585) 395-2433
    jgillesp@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Public Administration

Degree: Master of Public Administration

Program Specialization Areas: Emphasis in Public Safety, 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. James Fatula
    (585) 395-2375
    jfatula@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:
    • July 15 for the summer or 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
    • Three (3) Recommendation Letters
    • Personal Statement/Social Issue Commentary (60 Credit Program)
    • Personal Statement/Practice Example (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:
    Dr. Carol Brownstein-Evans
    (585) 395-8450
    grcmsw@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