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Buffalo State: State University of New York (SUNY)
Masters of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies for Educators in American - International Schools
Introduction
The Master of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies is one of the 40 graduate programs offered by Buffalo State, SUNY. The program is designed for individuals with unique professional and educational objectives not readily met by traditional master’s degree programs. Numerous national as well as international educators enroll in this degree program.
The International Graduate Programs for Educators Office of Buffalo State, SUNY is responsible for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Multidisciplinary Studies for American/International Schools educators. It works in partnership with the Teachers’ Training Center to offer the degree. The Teachers’ Training Center (TTC) offers eight (8) of the ten (10) three-credit courses that can be selected for the completion of your Master’s Degree program. The final two courses, EDF 689 Methods and Techniques of Educational Research (action research) and EDU 690 Master’s Project (culminating curriculum or other research-based project) are completed on line.
TTC Courses and their approved SUNY equivalents:
Regional association conferences and workshops offered for credit by Buffalo State through AASSA, AISA, CEESA, EARCOS, MAIS, NESA, and the Tri Association provide another opportunity to complete graduate coursework for the degree. Students are allowed to include up to six (6) of the required 30 graduate credit hours through conference and/or workshop courses. Courses offered through the Principals’ Training Center (PTC) and the Academy of International School Heads (AISH) also can be used as part of your degree program.
Numerous American/International schools host the same degree program on site throughout the school year over a two-three year period of time. Appropriate staff of the school determines a plan that best meets the needs of the host school educators. Courses offered through the Teachers’ Training Center (TTC) and Principals’ Training Center (PTC) can be used as part of the on site degree program.
The awarding of the Master of Science Degree does not provide Certification or Licensure although the courses offered are frequently applicable towards certification in most states. United States colleges/universities do not “grant” certification. Certification or Licensure is obtained through State Education Departments.
For more information regarding U.S. certification and/or licensure the following website is linked to state certification offices: http://www.emtech.net/cert.htm
TTC fees are $325 per 3-credit course toward Buffalo State credit and are payable upon signing up for course credit onsite during the TTC Institutes.
Application for Admission
Application for Admission to Buffalo State SUNY, as well as all other necessary program forms are available at: http://www.buffalostate.edu/ilsc
Transcript from Buffalo State
Transcript information (courses completed and grades) is updated approximately four (4) weeks after the end of each semester. Official transcripts are not issued directly to students but are forwarded, upon request, to authorities that the student designates. Student copies may be ordered for personal use. Transcript request forms are available at: http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/registrar/transcript.htm or through the Registrar’s Office, Moot Hall 210, Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222. Transcripts from Buffalo State must be ordered through the Registrar’s Office.
Buffalo State Contact Information
CLICK HERE to print a full detailed description to the 'SUNY Multidisciplinary Studies, Masters of Science Degree' partnership with the Teacher Training Center, including admission requirments, procedures, advisement and more.
- Carolyn Brunner, Director: brunnece@buffalostate.edu
- Grace Vogt, Admissions: intlearning@buffalostate.edu
- Leah Loveless, Finance and PD: intlearning@buffalostate.edu
- William Irene, Candidacy/Plan of Studies: intlearning@buffalostate.edu
- Cathy Molenda, Course Registrations/Graduation: intlearning@buffalostate.edu
- Brandon Kawa, Plan of Study/Budget Planning: intlearning@buffalostate.edu
International Graduate Programs for Educators
430 C South Wing
Buffalo State, State University of New York
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
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