Binghamton University, SUNY College of Community and Public Affairs

Our curriculum gives students the knowledge and skills to address the needs of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities and become leaders in a complex, multicultural society. Students learn strategies to effectively advocate for social justice and change.

The programs in Special Education provide knowledge and skills to fulfill various special educator roles in today's schools and communities. Sufficient flexibility exists for graduates of early childhood, childhood, adolescence or special education undergraduate programs to deepen their skills in the field, link special education programs and services to the broader context of general education, and extend their knowledge and skills to work more effectively with students with disabilities.

Our non-certification TESOL (MA) program enables graduates to teach in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs on college campuses or in other English programs across the globe. This track is also suitable for international students who wish to be involved in English education around the world, such as ESL programs in higher education or other intensive English programs.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares graduates to analyze complex public health issues and to work collaboratively to create healthier communities in New York and throughout the world.

Our initial preparation programs in adolescence education are designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in one or more academic disciplines (English, mathematics, history or a social science, social studies, biology, chemistry, geology/earth science, physics) and seek a master’s degree and NYS teaching certification to teach that subject in grades 7-12. Students who complete the degree are eligible for initial certification (see Teacher Certification for more information).

Start on your path to a rewarding career in education with a degree from the nationally ranked Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership (TLEL)! Our many programs balance rigorous academics with exciting opportunities for professional growth, offering you a valuable return on your educational investment.

The Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration (MS SAA) degree program prepares students for rewarding careers in higher education. Our program is grounded in student development theory and the concept of theory-to-practice-to-theory. An underlying goal is to prepare professionals who have working knowledge of how student development theory is used in practice and how practice serves to inform future theory development.

The EdD program integrates theory, research and practice to increase understanding of and improve teaching and learning within the broader institutional, social, organizational and political context of early childhood, elementary, secondary and postsecondary educational settings and related fields. The program emphasizes a broadening experience, where students gain breadth and depth through the required core and research courses, careful planning of electives and learning alongside a cohort of students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.