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Home / Graduate Studies / Programs of Study

Programs of Study

The College at Brockport offers 53 graduate programs for students seeking a Master's Degree,  post-master's certificate of advanced study, or a for-credit certificate program. 

Our graduate programs prepare you to translate your advanced knowledge into practical experience. Opportunities for applied studies include marine research on the college's 25-foot research vessel, international dance performances, Computational Science simulations on our Beowulf supercomputer, and our renowned Writer's Forum.

We invite you to review our list of programs and visit their individual Websites. 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.

Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences, MS

  • 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
  • Application Deadlines:
    • July 15 for the summer or fall semester
    • November 15 for the spring semester
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Adam Rich
    (585) 395-5740
    arich@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Business Administration and Economics

Accounting, MS
Forensic Accounting, MS

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Two (2) Recommendation Letters
    • GMAT or GRE General Test
    • Statement of Objectives
  • Application Deadlines:
    • May 1 for the summer or fall semester
    • November 1 for the spring semester
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. D. Donald Kent, Jr.
    (585) 395-5521
    dkent@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Communication

Communication, MA

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Three (3) Recommendation Letters
    • Statement of Objectives
  • Application Deadlines:
    • July 15 for the summer or fall semester
    • November 15 for the spring semester
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Alex Lyon
    (585) 395-5772
    alyon@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Computational Science

Computational Science, MS

  • 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
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Robert E. Tuzun
    (585) 395-5368
    rtuzun@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Counselor Education

College Counselor, MSEd
Mental Health Counselor, MS
School Counselor (K-12), MSEd
School Counselor, CAS (Must already hold Master’s Degree)

  • Application Requirements:
    • Three (3) Recommendation Letters
    • Statement of Objectives
    • Interview
  • Application Deadlines:
    • February 1 for the summer or fall semester
    • September 1 for the spring semester
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Susan Rachael Seem
    (585) 395-2258
    sseem@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Dance

Choreography/Performance, MFA
Dance Studies, MA
Dance Education (K-12), MA

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Three (3) Recommendation Letters
    • Statement of Objectives
    • Audition
  • Application Deadline:
    • February 1 (fall admission only)
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Maura Keefe
    (585) 395-5302
    mkeefe@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Education and Human Development

Adolescence Education: Biology (7-12), MSEd
Adolescence Education: Chemistry (7-12), MSEd
Adolescence Education: Earth Science (7-12), MSEd
Adolescence Education: English (7-12), MSEd
Adolescence Education: Math (7-12), MSEd
Adolescence Education: Physics (7-12), MSEd
Adolescence Education: Social Studies (7-12), MSEd
Alternate Adolescence English Inclusive Education (7-12), MSEd
Alternate Adolescence Math Inclusive Education (7-12), MSEd
Alternate Adolescence Science Inclusive Education: Biology Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics (7-12), MSEd
Alternate Adolescence Social Studies Inclusive Education (7-12), MSEd
Bilingual Education, MSEd
Childhood Curriculum Specialist, MSEd
Childhood Literacy (Birth-6), MSEd

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Three (3) Recommendation Letters
    • Statement of Objectives
  • Application Deadlines:
    • Childhood Literacy: February 15 (fall admission only)
    • All other programs: February 15 for the summer or fall semester
                                    September 15 for the spring semester
  • Program Contact:
    Ms. Sue Novinger
    (585) 395-5935
    snovinge@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Educational Administration

School Building Leader, CAS
School Business Administrator, CAS
School District Leader, CAS

  • 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
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Sandra Graczyk
    (585) 395-5802
    slgraczyk@aol.com
  • Program Web Site

English

Creative Writing, MA
Literature, MA

  • 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
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Stefan Jurasinski
    (585) 395 2503
    sjurasin@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Environmental Science and Biology

Environmental Science and Biology, MS

  • 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
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Christopher Norment
    (585) 395-5748
    cnorment@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Health Science

Community Health Education, MSEd
Health Education (K-12), MSEd

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Three (3) Recommendation Letters
    • GRE: General Test
    • Statement of Objectives
  • Application Deadlines:
    • April 1 for the summer or fall semester
    • November 1 for the spring semester
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Patti Follansbee
    (585) 395-5483
    pfollans@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

History

History, MA

  • 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
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Morag Martin
    (585) 395-5690
    mmartin@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Liberal Studies

Liberal Studies, MA

  • 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
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. K. Rajasethupathy
    (585) 395-2262
    cgiblin@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Mathematics

Mathematics, MA

  • 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
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Howard Skogman
    (585) 395-2046
    hskogman@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Physical Education and Sport

Adapted Physical Education (K-12), MSEd
Athletic Administration, MSEd
Physical Education (K-12), MSEd

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Statement of Objectives
  • Application Deadlines:
    • March 15 for summer or fall semester
    • October 15 for the spring semester
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Alisa James
    (585) 395-5330
    ajames@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Psychology

Psychology, MA

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Three (3) Recommendation Letters
    • GRE: General Test
    • Statement of Objectives
    • Interview
  • Application Deadlines:
    • May 15 (fall admission only)
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Janet Gillespie
    (585) 395-2433
    jgillesp@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Public Administration

Emphasis in Public Safety, MPA
General Public Administration, MPA
Health Care Management, MPA
Arts Administration, Certificate
Nonprofit Management, Certificate

  • 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
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. James Fatula
    (585) 395-5080
    jfatula@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Recreation and Leisure

Recreation and Leisure Services Management, MS
Therapeutic Recreation, MS

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Three (3) Recommendation Letters
    • Statement of Objectives
    • Written Critical Analysis
  • Application Deadlines:
    • July 15 for the summer or fall semester
    • November 15 for the spring semester
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Lynda Sperazza
    (585) 395-5490
    lsperazza@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Social Work (Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW Program)

Family & Community Practice, MSW
Interdisciplinary Health Care, MSW

  • Application Requirements:
    • 3.0 Minimum GPA
    • Two (2) Recommendation Letters
    • Statement of Objectives
    • Personal Statement/Social Issue Commentary
  • Application Deadlines:
    • Advance Standing: January 15 (fall admission only)
    • All Others: March 15 (fall admission only)
  • Program Contact:
    Dr. Carol Brownstein-Evans
    (585) 395-8450
    grcmsw@brockport.edu
  • Program Web Site

Visual Studies

Visual Studies, MFA

  • 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)
  • Program Contact:
    Ms. Kristen Merola
    (585) 442-8676
    kmerola@brockport.edu