DUNY alumni receive a 25% discount for this program
Not to be combined with any other scholarship or discount.
Classes meet every other week, on Saturday and Sunday, to readily accommodate the schedules of working adults.
You can complete some of the program coursework in just 18 months, or take up to three years to finish. All programs are offered via the University’s quarter system, and lead to the Master of Science degree (M.S. in Ed.) and to eligibility for New York State Certification.
Choose the MS.ED Program That’s Right For You
For Career Changers
Childhood Education
Get ready to provide research-driven and evidence-based teaching to students in grades 1 to 6. Be prepared to embark on the educational adventures of our youngest learners, guiding them into the world of knowledge.
Adolescence Education
Equip yourself to instruct students in grades 7 through 12. As young minds transition towards adulthood, you have the opportunity to assist them in developing their knowledge and comprehension of subjects that will serve as guiding principles throughout their lives.
Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities: Dual Program
Enroll in the M.S. in Education dual program, which offers impactful instructional techniques for children in grades 1-6. Gain essential skills and strategies to effectively educate students in both general and special education settings, catering to the diverse needs of all learners.
Adolescence Education and Students with Disabilities: Dual Program
Enroll in the M.S. in Education dual program and unlock a wealth of powerful instructional techniques designed for children in grades 1-6. Acquire indispensable skills and strategies to deliver effective education in both general and special education environments, ensuring that every learner’s diverse needs are met with excellence.
For Certified Teachers
Teacher of Students with Disabilities (SWD)
- 36–39 Credit M.S. in Education, Students with Disabilities
Graduates are recommended for certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (SWD) and for the annotation/extension in Severe/Multiple Disabilities. - 12–15 Credit Certification Pathway
For those seeking initial certification in SWD who already hold certification in another area. - 9–12 Credit Extension Pathway
For those who already hold SWD certification and want to pursue the Severe/Multiple Disabilities annotation/extension. - 12 Credit Bilingual Certification Extension
For those who currently hold a certification in another area and wish to pursue the extension in Bilingual Education.
Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (TVI) Curriculum Pathways
Dominican University offers two pathways to prepare for NYS certification as a Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired:
- 36-Credit M.S. in Education Pathway
Leads to an M.S. in Education degree and recommendation for NY State Certification as a Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (including multiple impairments). - 9–24 Credit Non-Matriculating Pathway
Designed for those holding a teaching certificate in any area and prepares students to sit for the NY State Exam for TVI certification.
Graduate Program Q & A Session
Virtually meet admissions staff and learn what sets Dominican College graduate programs apart. Learn about deadlines, prerequisites, and application requirements and find out how you can manage our flexible programs.
Speak to us about applying to a Graduate Education Program at Dominican University today!
Janet Barron
Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions
Phone: 845-848-7908
Email: janet.barron@duny.edu