International Graduate Programs for Educators at Buffalo State is responsible for the development, management, and delivery of the master of science program in multidisciplinary studies as well as professional development for education professionals working at American/International Schools. The degree program is hosted by American/International Schools for cohorts (groups) of education professionals. The entire program requires ten (10) courses that can be delivered at the school site, electronically or through a combined approach of on-site/on-line instruction, depending on the course as well as the needs of the cohort.
The master of science degree in multidisciplinary studies is one of the 62 graduate programs offered by Buffalo State. The program is designed for individuals with unique professional and educational objectives not readily met by traditional master’s degree programs. Through advisement and within certain guidelines, students may design their own program by selecting graduate courses from any department at the college or from other accredited institutions. Numerous national as well as international educators enroll in this degree program.
Buffalo State is the largest college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Board of Regents, State University of New York. The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredits the professional education programs. SUNY, a statewide system of 64 campuses, is the largest, most diverse multi-campus university in the United States.