Childhood with Bilingual Extension (1-6)
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Combined Advanced Certificate and the Master's degree option
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A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is required.
Applicants must ensure that they have an acceptable major that can lead to New York State teacher certification. University at Buffalo's list of acceptable majors is available at: http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/programs/tei/requirements.asp
Due to the sequential structure of the program, applications are considered for fall admission only, with a deadline of February 1.
Applications are online. All sections of the application must be completed before submission electronically. The application cannot be revised after it has been submitted.
To be reviewed for admission to the program, applicants must submit the following:
Completed online application
Official transcripts from all colleges attended
$50.00 nonrefundable application fee
Three letters of recommendation for those applying to the bilingual extension
Admission is competitive: academic record, written statements, and interviews are basic
components.
There are no GREs required for the teacher certification program.
Questions related to the admission process may be directed to the Office of Graduate Admissions at (716) 645-2110, or by email to gse-info@buffalo.edu.
All supporting documents must be mailed to the address below:
Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services
Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
USA
Telephone: (716) 645-2110
Fax: (716) 645-7937
Application requirements for the Master's degree option
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Applicants to the Master's program must have applied for, or received New York State
initial or provisional teacher certification in the matching content area. If application for
teacher certification is in process, proof of such application must be submitted. If already
certified, a copy of proof of teacher certification is required.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is required.
Applications are considered for fall and spring admission, with a deadline of February 1 for fall and November 1 for spring admission.
Applications are online. All sections of the application must be completed before submission electronically. The application cannot be revised after it has been submitted.
To be reviewed for admission to the program, applicants must submit the following:
Completed online application
Official transcripts from all colleges attended
$50.00 nonrefundable application fee
Three letters of recommendation for those applying to the bilingual extension
Admission is competitive: academic record and written statements are basic components.
There are no GREs required for the teacher certification program.
Applicants to the bilingual extension must be fluent in Spanish, and must provide three
academic letters of recommendation.
Questions related to the admission process may be directed to the Office of Graduate Admissions at (716) 645-2110, or by email to gse-info@buffalo.edu.
All supporting documents must be mailed to the address below:
Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services
Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
USA
Telephone: (716) 645-2110
Fax: (716) 645-7937
Application Requirements for the Master's degree option in Childhood Education: Literacy Emphasis
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The application deadline is February 1 for fall admission and October 1 for spring admission.
Applicants must have applied for, or received initial New York State teacher certification.
Copy of proof of teacher certification if already certified.
Complete online application.
Two letters of recommendation:
One letter that addresses your academic abilities and experiences.
One letter that addresses your teaching and/or professional experiences.
A clearly written and thoughtful statement of your career goals. (Career goals statement is read thoroughly by at least two faculty, so take care in preparing it. Not only should this goal statement be well written and clearly iterate your personal commitment to education and struggling readers, but it should address significant educational or social issues related to literacy, writing, language, culture, child development, classroom teaching, and struggling readers.
Official transcripts from each institution that you have attended
Application fee of $50.00 either electronically when you submit your application, or by mail to the address below.
Questions related to the admission process may be directed to the Office of Graduate Admissions at (716) 645-2110, or by email to gse-info@buffalo.edu.
All supporting documents must be mailed to the address below:
Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services
Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
USA
Telephone: (716) 645-2110
Fax: (716) 645-7937
