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Application and Requirements

Read the following instructions carefully as the contain specific requirements needed to apply online.

Fees: A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required to submit your application. This fee can be paid by cash, check or online. 

Required Documents: Download the required Purpose Statement and Part Two documents for the specific program. Links to download these documents are included in the program information below. Instructions for submitting the completed documents will be on the application.

Recommendations: Have the names and email addresses of the individuals you have asked to give you a recommendation ready when you apply.  You will need this information to enter on the application.

Tests: If you are required to take an exam (re: GRE, GMAT) please have the exam date that you are scheduled or have completed the exam available to enter on the applicaiton.

Transcripts: An official transcript from the college/university where your degree was conferred must be sent to us. If you received your Bachelor's Degree at SUNY Oswego let us know and we will request your transcripts internally.

Get Started: Select the appropriate program below and review the admission requirements carefully prior to starting the application so that you have all items with you as you complete the process. 

 Click here to print an overview of all graduate programs and requirements.  

Arts & Sciences Programs (MA, MS)
Business Programs  (MBA)
Counseling Programs, (MS, CAS, MS/CAS combined)
Education Programs (MST, MAT, MSEd., CAS)
Graduate Certificate Programs (Non-Degree Graduate Certificate)


Arts & Sciences (MA, MS, PSM)
MA English

MA History

  • Research Paper - Minimum 10 pages (This can be a paper that you have already written.)
  • Purpose Statement
  • 3 (three) Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts showing confirmation of Bachelor Degree
  • Application Fee
  • APPLY

MA Human Computer Interaction (HCI) or Professional HCI (PSM), 5-Yr BA Psychology/MA HCI

MA Studio Art or Graphic Design

  • Portfolio  [a minimum of 10 pieces of current work in digital format (CD-Rom-Apple MacIntosh format or web link) or 18x21 inches mounted pieces].
  • Purpose Statement
  • 3 (three) Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts showing confirmation of Bachelor Degree
  • Application Fee 
  • APPLY

MS Chemistry or Professional Chemistry (PSM)

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Business Programs
MBA (Management, Public Accounting, 5-Yr BS Accounting/MBA, 5-Yr BA Psychology/MBA)

MBA Online Program - this program is 100% online no classroom courses


Counseling Programs (MS, CAS, MS/CAS combined)

MS and/or CAS Counseling Services

MS and/or CAS School Psychology

MS Mental Health Counseling

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Education Programs (MAT, MST, MSEd., CAS) 

 O-RITE MAT SWD Physics, Chem, Earth Science, Biology , Mathematics grades 7-12, or TESOL 

MAT Chemistry Education grades 7-12

MAT Mathematics Education grades 7-12

MAT Art Education all grades

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MST Initial Teacher Certification Childhood Education grades 1-6

  • Part 2
  • GREs if GPA is below 2.7
  • Program Advisement (contact department at 315.312.4052 to schedule)
  • Resume
  • Purpose Statement
  • 2 (two) Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts showing confirmation of Bachelor Degree
  • Application Fee 
  • APPLY

MST Initial Teacher Certification Adolescence Education grades 7-12  - Biology, Chemistry, English, Earth Science, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, French, German, Spanish

  • Part 2
  • LAST
  • GREs if GPA is below 2.7
  • Program Advisement (contact department at 315.312.4052 to schedule)
  • Resume
  • Purpose Statement
  • 2 (two) Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts showing confirmation of Bachelor Degree
  • Application Fee
  • APPLY

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MSEd.,  Curriculum & Instruction - Professional Certification

  • Part 2
  • Initial Teacher Certification
  • GREs if GPA is below 2.7
  • Program Advisement (contact department at 315.312.4052 to schedule)
  • Resume
  • Purpose Statement
  • 2 (two) Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts showing confirmation of Bachelor Degree
  • Application Fee
  • APPLY

MSEd., Literacy Education, Birth to grade 6 and grades 5-12

  • Part 2
  • Initial Teacher Certification
  • GREs if GPA is below 2.7
  • Program Advisement (contact department at 315.312.4052 to schedule)
  • Resume
  • Purpose Statement
  • 2 (two) Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts showing confirmation of Bachelor Degree
  • Application Fee
  • APPLY

MSEd., Special Education grades 1-6

  • Part 2
  • Initial Teacher Certification
  • GREs if GPA is below 2.7
  • Program Advisement (contact department at 315.312.4052 to schedule)
  • Resume
  • Purpose Statement
  • 2 (two) Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts showing confirmation of Bachelor Degree
  • Application Fee 
  • APPLY

MSEd. - Technology Education, Professional Certification

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MSEd. - VTP (Family & Consumer Sciences, Agricultural Education, Business & Marketing, Health Careers, Technical, Trade

 

 MSEd. - Career & Technical Education

CAS Educational Leadership or School District Leadership

  • Masters Degree
  • Professional Teacher Certification
  • Purpose Statement
  • 2 (two) Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts showing confirmation of Bachelor Degree
  • Application Fee
  • APPLY

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Graduate Certificate Programs (Non-Degree certificates)

Play Therapy

Gerontology

Integrated Media & Social Networks

Integrated Health Systems 

Health Information Technology

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gradoff@oswego.edu; call us at 315.312.3152 stop by 606 Culkin Hall on the SUNY Oswego Campus.

Division of Graduate Studies, 606 Culkin Hall | SUNY Oswego
Oswego NY 13126 | gradoff@oswego.edu | 315.312.3152

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Division of Graduate Studies
SUNY Oswego
606 Culkin Hall
Oswego, NY 13126
315.312.3152