A Great Place for Graduate Study

SUNY Plattsburgh — rated 24th by U.S. News and World Report for public master's institutions in the north — is one of the original arts and science colleges in the State University of New York System, enrolling over 600 graduate students and 5,400 undergraduate students.

Graduate programs include advanced study (master's degrees and/or certificates of advanced study) in childhood education, adolescence education, literacy, special education, and teaching and learning; educational leadership; counselor education (clinical mental health counseling, student affairs counseling, and school counselor); school psychology; speech-language pathology; natural science (professional science master's in environmental science study option); and leadership. Check out our graduate programs of study.

All graduate programs are available at SUNY Plattsburgh's main campus in Plattsburgh. The M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.T. in Childhood Education, M.S.T. in Adolescence Education, C.A.S. in Educational Leadership, and M.S. in Leadership can be completed at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury.

SUNY Plattsburgh's graduate programs can open the door to:

• Prepare for a profession.
• Take your career in a new direction.
• Enhance your current professional or academic credentials and opportunities for advancement.
• Explore the joys of advanced learning.

SUNY Plattsburgh's commitment to advanced professional preparation is the hallmark of our programs. Opportunities for hands-on experience through clinical and professional practice provide challenge and growth in a supportive environment. Small classes and dedicated faculty allow for close working relationships with professors.

We understand that graduate students come to us with diverse academic and professional objectives. One of our highest priorities is to assist you in developing and strengthening the knowledge and leadership skills you will need as you progress toward meeting your objectives.

Read our Graduate Studies Newsletter

SUNY Plattsburgh's graduate students and faculty are in the news. Read the latest about our many graduate programs (PDF file size 1.7MB).

Meet Our Graduate Students

SUNY Plattsburgh stands out as a learning community with a strong focus on graduate student success. But don't take our word for it. Read what some of our graduate students have said about their Plattsburgh experience.

Attend an Open House or Schedule a Visit

Come meet with faculty at a Graduate Studies Open House or schedule a visit to learn more about your program and SUNY Plattsburgh.