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Advancing Teaching and Learning For All.

A global leader in inclusive education and human services, Syracuse University's School of Education prepares thoughtful and dynamic educators, counselors, social workers and other professionals. Our students bridge scholarship and practice to promote effective and engaging experiences for all.

Shape the future of education and human services through interdisciplinary research, groundbreaking experiential pedagogy, and collaborative inclusive practices.
Significant scholarships are available for new master’s and certificate students. Unique funding opportunities—including Project IMPRESS, Genovese Scholars, and the Baldanza Fellows Program—provide scholarships, stipends, and more.
Engaged faculty and alumni can help you chart a personalized pathway to success. Learn from the world's finest scholars and tap our network of SOE 30,000 alums.
GRE not required for any graduate program. No previous experience or certification required for most programs.

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Teaching Master's Degrees

Childhood/Elementary Education (38 credits)
Inclusive Special Education: Childhood, Grades 1-6 (32 credits)
Inclusive Special Education: Generalist, Grades 7-12 (42 credits)
Literacy Education: Birth-Grade 12 (30 credits)
Music Education: PreK-Grade 12 (33-47 credits)
Secondary Teacher Preparation: English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies (35-38 credits)

Professional Master's Degrees

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60 credits)
Cultural Foundations of Education (30 credits)
Higher Education (36 credits)
Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation * (30 credits)
School Counseling (60 credits)
Social Work * (60 credits)
Teaching and Curriculum (30 credits)

*online or online option available

Certificates of Advanced Study

Designing Digital Instruction * (15 credits)
Disability Studies, CAS * (15 credits)
Educational Leadership * (30 credits)
Instructional Design Foundations * (12 credits)
Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support * (15 credits)
School Counseling (30 credits)

*online or online option available

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New York State's Educating All Students exam pass rate, 2024

Best Special Education Schools, College Factual, 2025

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Welcome to All

A Legacy of Inclusion

The School of Education is deeply committed to dynamic and effective teaching, learning, and service experiences for all. We launched the inclusive education movement in the United States, and we strive to honor that legacy every day.

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Opportunity

Multidisciplinary Instruction

You'll find a breadth of opportunities in novel research, best-in-class clinical practices, mentored field placements, and graduate assistantships that connect your coursework to real world settings and professional practices.

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Small Is Big

You'll enjoy small classes, personal advising, and close relationships with faculty and staff with all the benefits of attending a dynamic R1 research institution. Plus, our committed alumni network stands ready to support and mentor the next generation.

The School of Education fosters a closely connected community dedicated to cultivating the next generation of educators. I am profoundly grateful for its nurturing environment and for the unwavering support and affection I received.
Raquell Carpenter '23, G’24, M.S. in Inclusive Special Education (Grades 7-12 Generalist)

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Scholarships: Receipt of a Syracuse University School of Education scholarship is based on maintaining good academic standing, including 3.0 GPA. Scholarships are not available to full-time SU employees, spouses, or partners eligible for remitted tuition benefits, or for students attending the School of Education through the Syracuse Urban Fellowship, MOU agreements, or Fulbright. Scholarships cannot be combined with other School of Education percentage scholarships, graduate assistantships, the Syracuse University Forever Orange Scholarship, or the City Year Scholarship. | Unique Funding Programs: Eligibility and benefits for Baldanza, IMPRESS, Genand Future Educational Leaders vary by year and will be communicated to interested applicants upon request. | Prerequisites: Students without current NYS teacher certification or an undergraduate background in education may be required to take additional liberal arts courses before starting a certification-eligible master’s program. School of Education scholarships cannot be used on these prerequisite courses.