100% ONLINE

Earn Your Master of Science for Teachers

Become a certified teacher. No prior teaching certification or education degree required. Choose from childhood or adolescence education tracks, fully online and built for working adults.

100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Take the First Step Toward a Meaningful Career in Education

SUNY Plattsburgh offers two MST programs: childhood education and adolescence education. Our online MST programs make it easier to earn your teaching certification without putting your life on hold.

  • Fully online, asynchronous coursework with in-person fieldwork near your home
  • Earn initial NYS teacher certification in childhood or adolescence education
  • No prior teaching certification or education degree required
  • Finish in as little as three semesters full-time
  • Designed for working adults balancing career and family

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Questions About the Master of Science for Teachers Program?

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Graduate Admissions Advisor to explore your options.

What Are My Career Opportunities?

Discover growing career opportunities and strong salaries in both childhood and adolescence education.

Complete the program in as little as three semesters full-time

Perfect for paraprofessionals, recent grads, or professionals switching careers

Program enrollment has tripled since 2020, reflecting the need for qualified teachers across NY

What Will I Learn?

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Master of Science for Teachers programs are designed for aspiring educators looking for flexibility, certification, and real-world experience—all without needing a prior education degree.

  • Flexible, Fully Online Format: Complete your 42-credit degree 100% online with asynchronous classes, full- or part-time options, and start terms available in fall, winter, spring, or summer.
  • Field Experience Near You: Gain hands-on teaching experience through early fieldwork and student teaching placements arranged close to your home anywhere in New York State.
  • Pathway to Certification: No prior education degree or teaching certification is required—earn initial NYS teacher certification through a program that is NYS-registered and AAQEP-accredited.

“Pursuing my master's degree in teaching at SUNY Plattsburgh was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. As someone who started this journey in my late 30s, I was apprehensive about going back to school. However, the staff and professors welcomed me with open arms from day one.”

Mike Gatzendorfer / Master of Science for Teachers MST/2022

Master of Science for Teachers

In a time where exceptional educators are in high demand, our M.S.T. program prepares you for excellence. Hear from students, advisors and alumni about why our flexible online classes, dedicated faculty and unique field placements will guide you into a fulfilling teaching career in as little as three semesters.

Join a Growing Community of Future Educators

SUNY Plattsburgh’s MST programs attract a diverse group of driven, career-focused students—many balancing work, life, and a passion for teaching.

  • Working Adult Learners: Most students are working full-time or close to it, ranging in age from 21 to 61, with an average age of 29.
  • Career-Changers & Paraprofessionals: Students include recent bachelor’s grads, paraprofessionals already in schools, and professionals pivoting from other careers.
  • Growing Demand: Enrollment has tripled since 2020, fueled by the fully online, flexible format and growing interest in teacher certification across New York State.

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