Education Studies EdM

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The Education Studies EdM program does not require a focus area. This program is designed to meet the interests of the student and is tailored to their professional and academic needs. This program of study is targeted at students whose goals are broad, interdisciplinary and flexible. Graduate students can pursue areas of focus allowing them to take maximum advantage of courses and resources in the Graduate School of Education. Please note: focus areas can be created to meet student’s professional goals.

Focus Area(s) Courses (26-32 credits)

With advisor approval, create a focus area(s) utilizing any graduate level courses (500 or above) in Learning and Instruction (LAI), Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP), Counseling, School and Educational Psychology (CEP), and Library and Information Studies (LIS). Please note: LAI 674TUT - Seminar in Teaching , LAI 668TUT - Supervised Teaching I , and LAI 595TUT - Supervised Teaching II may not be used toward program requirements.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)

CEP 700TUT - Individual Guidance of the Project Credits: 1 - 12
CEP 701TUT - Individual Guidance of the Thesis Credits: 1 - 6
CEP 702TUT - Individual Guidance of the Dissertation Credits: 1 - 10
LAI 700TUT - Indiv Guidnc Capstn Event Credits: 1 - 6
LAI 701TUT - Indiv Guidnc Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 32

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

32 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1.5 to 3 Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.