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Historic. Pioneering. Always looking to the Future. Now that’s a distinctive combination.

The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of 64 campuses of The State University of New York and one of 13 SUNY Arts and Sciences colleges. The College was founded by early settlers in 1816 as St. Lawrence Academy. It continued as Potsdam Normal School in 1867 until 1942 when the College become Potsdam State Teachers College. In 1948, Potsdam became part of SUNY, the largest university system in the United States.

As an inclusive scholarly community, rooted in our historic role in providing exemplary teacher and music education and our leadership in the fine and performing arts, we are committed to the liberal arts and sciences as an academic foundation for all students. With an abiding sense of responsibility to our region and to the world beyond, SUNY Potsdam fosters an appreciation of and respect for the variety of human experience.

Celebrate our bicentennial with us at www.potsdam.edu/200

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THE SUNY POTSDAM DIFFERENCE

RIGOROUSAccredited degree programs preparing you for success by fine-tuning the expertise in your chosen career.

EXPERIENTIALWhether performing live, researching uncharted thought, conducting real consulting, or teaching in the classroom, your program offers practical, hands-on experience.

AFFORDABLEWith a shared commitment to your education, the tuition costs, paired with our scholarships and assistantships, facilitates an investment that is less than what you would expect to pay for such highly regarded degrees.

FLEXIBLEOur programs are dedicated to course sched-ules that work for you, not require you to work around the schedule. That’s why we offer highly flexible course formats with most courses of-fered in the evenings, weekends, or online.

PERSONALAccess to faculty is our strength. Class sizes range from 8-12 students.

E D U C AT I O NAdvanced Certificate• Inclusive and Special Education*Master of Science in Education (MSEd)• Curriculum & Instruction*• Educational Technology

Specialist• Literacy Educator*• Literacy Specialist*• Special EducationMaster of Science for Teachers (MST)• Childhood Education*• Adolescence Education (Math, English, Science, Social Studies)

M U S I CMaster of Music (MM)• Music Education• Music Performance

M AT H E M AT I C SMaster of Arts (MA)• Mathematics

E N G L I S H & C O M M U N I C AT I O NMaster of Arts (MA)• English & Communication

O R G A N I Z AT I O N A LP E R F O R M A N C E & L E A D E R S H I PMaster of Science (MS)• Organizational Performance

& Technology: - Organizational Perfor-

mance, Leadership and Technology

- Organizational Leadership (Watertown only)

P U B L I C H E A LT HMaster of Science (MS) • Community Health

DEGREE PROGRAMS

* Programs are also offered at the Extended Learning Center in Watertown, NY

Our NCATE-Accredited teacher education programs are approved by the State of New York and lead to Initial or Professional Certification.

The Crane School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

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We offer three select pathways for those interested in education both in and outside of the classroom. Achieve initial or professional teaching certifica-tion in New York State, or prepare for diverse and emerging careers in a variety of industries through our general education path.

INITIAL CERTIFICATIONMaster of Science for Teachers (MST)

Earn your initial New York State Teaching Certificate with NO teaching experience or academic background in education. For some programs, you can achieve this in as little as one year: • Childhood Education (leads to certification in

grades 1-6)*• Adolescence Education: English, Math, Science,

Social Studies (leads to certification in subject area in grades 7-12 with 5-6 extensions for some programs)

Canadian students who complete this program and all New York State teacher certification requirements are eligible to apply to the Ontario College of Teachers for Ontario

certification at the primary/junior and intermedi-ate/senior divisions.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONMaster of Science in Education (MSEd)

For those holding their initial teaching certifica-tion, we offer five distinct programs that satisfy the professional (permanent) certification require-ments in as little as one year. Programs in italics will also lead to additional certification(s).• Curriculum & Instruction*# • Literacy Educator *• Literacy Specialist*• Educational Technology Specialist • Special Education

Potsdam’s programs provide a strong sense

of community and small class sizes. I could have

in-depth conversation about topics of discus-sion during our class. I

got more out of the pro-gram than I would have

had I gone to a larger school for grad school.

Angela Ward, ’15 MSEd Literacy Specialist

Credit Hours: 33-60 Enrollment Terms: Varies by programwww.potsdam.edu/GraduateDeadlines

CAREERS IN EDUCATION

* Programs are also offered at the Extended Learning Center at SUNY Jefferson in Watertown, NY.# Automatic admission options exist with a 3.5 Cumulative GPA, or 3.0 and two years of post-baccalaureate experience.

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EMERGING MARKETS FOR EDUCATORS

GENERAL EDUCATION Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

Candidates not seeking NYS teaching certification, but are interested in applying educational pedagogy in a variety of non-classroom contexts, may pursue a concentration or take a handcrafted set of electives based upon student’s interests and career goals.

Current concentrations offered within Curriculum & Instruction:• Early Childhood Education• Human Resource Education• Language Acquisition • Leadership in Education• Intercultural Education

The Educational Technology Specialist program is also available for those not seeking teacher certification.

In the Educational Technology Specialist program, I developed a variety of skills that schools, as well as the general workplace, are looking for today. Whether you want to achieve permanent certification and continue teaching, become a technology liaison in a school district, or break into an emerging field, as I did, you will leave this program prepared for whatever path you choose.

Claire Machia ’12 E-Learning Coordinator at

Metropolitan College of New York

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Master of Music (MM) in Music Education You will work with Crane’s distinguished faculty to advance your current understanding of music teaching and learning. Courses are offered in summer, online, and during the academic year. Music Education students typically complete their program in two semesters of study. A bachelor’s degree in music education or other music degree with teacher certification is required. For those persons holding New York State initial certification to teach music K–12, all degree programs are designed to fulfill the academic requirements for professional certification to teach music K–12.

The Crane School of Music also offers a combined certification/Masters option. This program can be completed in two years plus an additional semester of student teaching.

International students seeking this degree without certification may apply with a music degree other than the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree. (This path does not lead to New York State teaching certification.)

2+2 Master of Music (MM) in Music EducationApplicants who have teaching positions and are therefore unable to attend in the fall and spring semesters may complete the degree in as few as two summers with as few as two additional online courses.

Credit Hours: 30Enrollment Terms: Summer, Fall and SpringApplication Deadlines: April 1st for fall, May 1st for summer, November 15th for spring (except audition)

MUSIC EDUCATION

The Crane School of Music is the birthplace of American music education.

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MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Master of Music (MM) in Music PerformanceThis program is designed to develop student musicianship and technical expertise through individual study or solo, ensemble, and chamber performance opportunities, all under the direction of faculty artists.

Music Performance students at Crane can complete their program in as few as three semesters during the academic year. Majors include voice, harp and guitar, along with traditional instruments in the brass, woodwind, string and percussion families. With the abundance of performance opportunities, Crane can help further your musical performance skills.

Piano performance students can also consider adding the concentration in piano pedagogy while in the performance degree.

Dual Master of Music degrees in both performance and music education is also possible for qualified students.

Nothing brings greater return in real understanding and development, for the time spent, than music.

Julia E. Cranefounder of

The Crane School of Music

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Master of Arts (MA) in Mathematics This program is designed to develop and enhance abilities in complex mathematical thinking by offering a spectrum of courses in pure and theoretical mathematics. Advanced knowledge in algebra, real and complex variables and topology are designed in such a way so that mathematics literature can be read with understanding and enjoyment. The successful completion of this program will prepare a student to enter the second-year of a doc-toral program in mathematics, to begin a career as an industrial mathematician or as a faculty member at a junior or community college.

For educators with initial certification in mathematics, this degree will also satisfy the requirements for professional certification in New York State.

Graduates are employed by companies such as Aetna, AT&T, IBM, General Electric, Kodak, the National Security Agency and Hewlett Packard. Others have received assistantships and fellowships at reputable universities, and have earned PhD degrees in mathe-matics or statistics. Mathematics also blends well with engineer-ing, economics, physics, chemistry, computer science and music, among others.

Credit Hours: 30Enrollment Terms: Fall and Springwww.potsdam.edu/GraduateDeadlines

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Master of Arts (MA) English & CommunicationThe MA in English and Communication is an interdisciplinary pro-gram of study for students interested in advancing their lives and careers through developing creative and effective communication skills.

Courses address themes from a variety of cross-disciplinary perspectives, including literacy history and theory, rhetoric, mass communication, composition studies and linguistics. The program develops skills, which are relevant to any career.

For educators with initial certification in English, this degree will also satisfy the requirements for professional certification in New York State.

Alumni have taken their skills in research, analysis and communi-cation into professions in teaching, administration, business, and more. Some of the positions alumni hold are: director of publica-tions, director of student and family transitions, managing director of marketing and communications, and faculty/writing center director. Other graduates have gone on to obtain their doctoral degree in literature and communication.

Every course I’ve taken through this program has been incredibly interesting and engaging.

The courses are challenging in such a way that it pushes one to write more articulately, think more in depth, and make more intricate connections while writing and discussing topics in class.

The professors are well read, articulate, pas-sionate about what they teach, easy to reach, and incredibly helpful. All of this has made it easier to grow as a writer and a thinker.

Kristen Murphy ’16 MA English and Communication

Credit Hours: 30Enrollment Terms: Fallwww.potsdam.edu/GraduateDeadlines

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Master of Science (MS) in Organizational Performance & Technology (OPT)

The OPT program prepares students for careers in organizational performance improvement and development. An empha-sis on technologies to solve performance problems. This program is well suited for individuals seeking careers in leader-ship or management positions that span across multiple industries and organiza-tions.

Concentrations include:• Organizational Performance, Leader-

ship & Technology• Organizational Leadership (offered

exclusively in Watertown, NY)

Areas of study include organizational development, leadership, evaluation and assessment, and technology to name a few. Several electives and a culminating project round out the curriculum to allow individualized study while gaining practi-cal experiences.

Alumni of the program have gone on to work as human performance coordina-tors, employment counselors, director of student life & facilities, director of public relations, vice president of libraries & information technology, army career and alumni counselor, client care analyst, project manager, and many more.

Automatic admission options exist with a 3.5 Cumulative GPA, or 3.0 and two years of post-baccalaureate experience.

ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE & LEADERSHIP

Credit Hours: 36Enrollment Terms: Summer, Fall, Spring (OPLT); Fall (OL)www.potsdam.edu/GraduateDeadlines

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Master of Science (MS) in Community HealthThe Master of Science in Community Health prepares individuals to address critical issues of diverse populations. The curriculum fosters development of core public health competencies, training students to plan, implement, and evaluate both urban and rural health initiatives.

This program, by design, is highly experiential. Over 25% of the program includes professional projects and internships, designed to provide practical experiences (both simulated and actual) so that graduates are equipped and prepared to make significant contributions in the field immediately after graduation.

Health Educators are among the fastest growing occupations. Job Growth is estimated to be a 21% growth from 2012-2020. - NYS Department of Labor

Alumni of the program work in numerous careers including a nu-trition educator, fitness director, health educator, drug education specialist, outreach educator, project manager, and NYS Depart-ment of Public Health among other careers.

Credit Hours: 45Enrollment Terms: Fallwww.potsdam.edu/GraduateDeadlines

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2015-2016 TUITION RATES*Full-Time** (12 credits per semester)• NYS Residents $5,435• Out of State/International $11,105

Part-Time (less than 12 credits per semester)• NYS Residents………$453/credit hour• Out of State/International….$925/credit hour

*Tuition rates are subject to change on an annual basis. View the College’s website for the most accurate information. **Note that financial aid packages are based upon 12 credit hours, however academic full-time is 9 hours. A minimum of 6 hours per semester is required for federal financial aid eligibility.

SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMSThere are many ways by which SUNY Potsdam assists students in paying for college. Below are some examples of our commitment to you. You are also encouraged to read through the “Financial Assistance for Graduate Students” publication, available on our website:

• Institutional Scholarships (merit-based, given in the first two semesters of study)

• Over 20 full and partial Graduate Assistantships• Scholarships provided by alumni and friends of Potsdam• Graduate Opportunity Program and the Graduate Diversity

Fellowship

A COMMITMENT TO YOUR EXPERIENCEWe think about your graduate experience holistically. Your graduate experience, and the benefits that go along with it extend beyond the walls of the classroom. In addition to supporting your work in the degree program, the Center for Grad-uate Studies serves as a tremendous resource in crafting an experience that assists you in going beyond for a lifelong career.

We view this support as a relationship with each graduate student. As a one-stop-shop, we take your experience seriously from the moment you inquire with us. Examples of our commitment to you come in many ways. Here are a few: • Funding for research or professional engagement endeavors • Scheduling workshops and guest speakers to compliment your academic work• Providing networking opportunities with classmates and the community• Offering dedicated space and resources to you in the graduate student lounge

and resource area

Potsdam is truly dedicated to providing a memorable experience at the gradu-ate level. Networking with classmates, attending specialized events, and partnering with the Center for Gradu-ate Studies on shaping my experience goes above and beyond what I expected when I applied to Potsdam. Positively amazing!

Joseph Heindl‘15Curriculum and Instruction

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