The Graduate Programs

Learning is a life-long pursuit—an experience that integrates theory and practice. SUNY Oneonta seeks balance between:

• self and community
• tradition and change
• structure and flexibility
• research and reflective practice

The College is committed to promoting graduate education, research, scholarly and creative activity of the highest quality. These activities nourish virtually all other major functions of the College, enhancing the quality of undergraduate education, the professional vitality of the faculty, and the College’s ability to provide special public service appropriate to changing regional, national, and international needs. No less important are the opportunities for self-enrichment and personal development that are provided by the existence of most graduate programs. Through our graduate education programs, we endeavor to provide instructional programs and services which enhance area development, to work with other area educational institutions, and to pursue cooperative opportunities beyond the immediate region.

The College’s graduate faculty are committed to developing graduate programs which embody standards of excellence. Graduate programs consistent with regional needs and institutional strengths are essential in fulfilling the mission of this  College. These graduate programs provide advanced instruction in the arts and sciences and professional degree areas. Our graduate programs seek to strengthen the intellectual development and professional competence of  post-baccalaureate students.

The Graduate Office cooperates with academic units at the College in initiating and developing responsible student  recruitment and support programs, monitors the progress of graduate students, and helps provide a climate where  learning can flourish.