School Details
The University at Albany, with over 170 years of vibrant history, has evolved into a prominent public research institution. Initially established in 1844 as a “normal school” to train teachers, it gradually transformed into a comprehensive university of national distinction. Today, SUNY Albany offers a diverse range of programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. They also have undergraduate and graduate certificate programs.
At the heart of their mission lies empowering students, faculty, and campus communities to achieve their own success. They aim to become the nation’s leading diverse public research university, driving positive change and innovation.
The University at Albany emphasizes such values as:
- Student success
- Research excellence
- Diversity and inclusion
- Internationalization
- Community engagement
Their online programs embody the same high quality and outstanding faculty as traditional courses. With over 30 online graduate degrees and certificates available, as well as bachelor’s degree options and various online classes, students can enjoy the convenience and flexibility of studying online while maintaining strong connections with instructors and peers. The university’s 20-year record of success in online education ensures students can achieve their career and personal goals.
Accreditation & Licensing
SUNY at Albany is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
All Programs
Computer Science & IT
Gain interdisciplinary skills and knowledge in IT and computer science with the online BS in Informatics degree program from SUNY at Albany. You'll participate in team-based activities and hands-on exercises in which you'll learn how to store and retrieve data, employ emerging technologies, and build user-centered systems, all of which is critical in the daily operations of an organization. Graduates of this program are prepared to lead complex digital projects from beginning to end.
Education
Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Learn about teaching literacy to students of all ages and in all types of educational settings. This program is perfect for those seeking career advancement as literacy teachers, coaches, program directors, or administrative leaders in educational settings, or for those planning on entering a Ph.D. program.
There are two tracks to choose between:
- Exam track
- Inquiry Project track
The Exam track is for those intending to enter a Ph.D. in Literacy program. The Inquiry Project track is for students pursuing other goals. Regardless of the track you choose, you will receive a quality education that develops professional teaching and research skills.
Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Prepare for a career working with literacy, examining language, and literacy education. Examine how the language of instruction, along with technology affordances, shapes learning environments, opportunities, processes, outcomes, and teacher preparation online and in the classroom.
Regardless of the concentration, all students earning this Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction will develop new theories of learning and teaching. Through the use of rigorous research, active engagement in scholarly inquiry, and collaboration with faculty on major research projects, you will learn how to help teachers overcome practical challenges that impede student success.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this degree, you will learn to use technology in educational settings as a means of educating students in education and corporate environments. The curriculum covers such topics as:
- Online learning
- Collaborative/social technologies
- Virtual games
- Computational devices
- AI-augmented learning environments and analytics
Regardless of the concentration, all students earning this Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction will develop new theories of learning and teaching. Through the use of rigorous research, active engagement in scholarly inquiry, and collaboration with faculty on major research projects, you will learn how to help teachers overcome practical challenges that impede student success.
Prepare to help teachers teach as academic scholars and instructors with this online educational leadership degree. This concentration explores learning, teaching, and learning to teach across disciplines in diverse school contexts. Focusing on social justice and equality, this online educational leadership covers such topics as:
- Humanizing pedagogies
- Reflective practices
- School improvement
- Teacher education
Regardless of the concentration, all students earning this Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction will develop new theories of learning and teaching. Through the use of rigorous research, active engagement in scholarly inquiry, and collaboration with faculty on major research projects, you will learn how to help teachers overcome practical challenges that impede student success.
Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Prepare for a career working with literacy, examining the dynamic and interconnected roles of literacies, languages, and cultures in learning.
Regardless of the concentration, all students earning this Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction will develop new theories of learning and teaching. Through the use of rigorous research, active engagement in scholarly inquiry, and collaboration with faculty on major research projects, you will learn how to help teachers overcome practical challenges that impede student success.
Examine science, mathematics, and computer science at the K-12 and post-secondary levels with this online STEM teaching degree. The curriculum looks at critical issues in the teaching and learning of these subjects, including such areas as:
- Disciplinary thinking and practices
- Classroom discourse
- Integration of technology
- Computing education
- Environmental education
Regardless of the concentration, all students earning this Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction will develop new theories of learning and teaching. Through the use of rigorous research, active engagement in scholarly inquiry, and collaboration with faculty on major research projects, you will learn how to help teachers overcome practical challenges that impede student success.
Enroll in online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. This concentration looks at social studies in education. You will focus on grades K-12 as you look at the role of education in fostering just and equitable societies. Other areas covered include:
- Addressing key issues in civic engagement
- Equity in education
- Socially just teaching
Regardless of the concentration, all students earning this Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction will develop new theories of learning and teaching. Through rigorous research, active engagement in scholarly inquiry, and collaboration with faculty on significant research projects, you will learn how to help teachers overcome practical challenges that impede student success.
Enroll in ESL degrees online and advance professional opportunities. The United States is growing more diverse all the time, as is the need for instructors to teach children whose first language in not English. This program looks at concepts in TESOL and second language acquisition as related to pragmatics, cognitive linguistics, intercultural communication, and multilingualism. Choose from a variety of issues to focus upon, including:
- Formulaic language
- Context and meaning
- Developing common ground
- The Relationship between bilingualism and cognition
- Bi- and multilingual language use
Regardless of the concentration, all students earning this Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction will develop new theories of learning and teaching. Through the use of rigorous research, active engagement in scholarly inquiry, and collaboration with faculty on major research projects, you will learn how to help teachers overcome practical challenges that impede student success.
Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy is an important skill that opens doors personally and professionally. It is the foundation of academic success. If you want more knowledge on literacy and schooling across the lifespan of children, this program may be for you.
The curriculum focuses on such topics as literacy acquisition, development, curriculum, instruction, assessment, community involvement, critical literacies, theoretical perspectives, and teacher education. Students take up their own research in the program and further their own interests and passions. Coursework includes literacy theory, research, practice, and policy.
Enroll in online higher education degrees and advance professional opportunities. Learn how community colleges work, along with current issues they face as you prepare for a career leading people and improving administrative processes in these institutions.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to better:
- Identify student needs
- Develop strategic plans
- Make data-based decisions
Graduates are prepared to help diverse students gain upward mobility while also strengthening communities and expanding educational access in leadership roles at community colleges.
While this online higher education degree may be pursued on its own, it can also be used as a stackable credential that can be applied toward the MS in Higher Education, MS in Educational Policy and Leadership, or Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership.
This online STEM teaching degree may benefit those who seek a deeper understanding of computer and technology education in K-12 settings. Students will further their knowledge in teaching computer science introductory classes to elementary and middle school students. They will also learn to create engaging learning activities for high school students in advanced placement (AP) computer science classes. Your goal will be to both enhance your instructional skills and increase student interest in computer science.
Customize your STEM teaching degree by choosing electives in an area of interest. By choosing both electives in one area of study, you can earn a concentration. Areas available for concentration are:
- Computer Games
- Computing
- Instructional Technology
Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Prepare for a career working with literacy, examining language, and literacy education. Look at how language is used with educational technologies and how it shapes instructional environments, learning processes, and outcomes.
Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this degree, you will learn to use technology in educational settings as a means of educating students in education and corporate environments. You will conduct cross-disciplinary research, investigating:
- New learning processes
- Models
- Programs
- Systems enabled by innovative technology designs
Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.
If you want to gain deeper knowledge in this subject without having to complete a dissertation, this online educational leadership degree may be a great option for you. Prepare to help teachers teach as academic scholars and instructors. This concentration explores learning, teaching, and learning to teach across disciplines in diverse school contexts. Focusing on social justice and equality, this online educational leadership covers such topics as:
- Humanizing pedagogies
- Reflective practices
- School improvement
- Teacher education
Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, network, and develop a professional reputation.
Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Prepare for a career working with literacy, examining the dynamic and interconnected roles of literacies, languages, and cultures in learning.
Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.
Climb the career ladder with this online STEM teaching degree. Examine science, mathematics, and computer science at the K-12 and post-secondary levels. The curriculum looks at topics that include:
- Mathematical play
- Gaming and Modeling
- Computing education
Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, networking and developing a professional reputation.
Enroll in online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. This concentration looks at social studies in education. You will focus on grades K-12 as you look at the role of education in fostering just and equitable societies. Coursework includes research in such topics as:
- Civic engagement
- Democratic classrooms
- History education
- Socially responsible teaching
Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.
Enroll in ESL degrees online and advance professional opportunities. The United States is growing more diverse all the time, as is the need for instructors to teach children whose first language is not English. This program looks at concepts in TESOL and second language acquisition as related to pragmatics, cognitive linguistics, intercultural communication, and multilingualism.
Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.
Enroll in online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. The world is becoming more accessible all the time, and with this accessibility comes greater opportunities for international education. This does not lead to teaching abroad, but rather to helping students travel around the world.
The curriculum covers administrative knowledge and planning skills, allowing you to create diverse opportunities for students interested in traveling and experiencing other cultures. Customize your degree by choosing electives in such topics as:
- Curriculum Internationalization
- Study Abroad Program Development
- Cross-Border Mobility
- Global Marketing and Recruitment
- Transnational Education and Branch Campuses
If you decide to further your education, credits earned in these online teaching degrees can be applied toward the Master’s in International Education Management, Master’s in Higher Education, Master’s in Educational Policy & Leadership, or the Ph.D. in Educational Policy & Leadership.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. During the pandemic online education was at an all-time high; in this post-pandemic world, it remains popular. Add to that the way business organizations are turning to online training resources, and it is easy to see why there is a high demand for professionals who are able to develop effective digital education materials.
The curriculum enhances your knowledge of web-based learning and teaching skills online and blended:
- Curriculum development
- Instructional practice
- Assessment methods
Much of this online instructional design degree is flexible, allowing you to choose from groups of selected course options to customize the program to meet your goals and needs.
Credits earned in this program may be applied to the master’s program in curriculum development and instructional technology.
Move into a new career opportunity with this online master’s in education administration. The world is becoming more accessible all the time, and with this accessibility comes greater opportunities for international education. This does not lead to teaching abroad, but rather to helping students travel around the world.
Learn to effectively develop, oversee, and overhaul study abroad programs and other educational opportunities that offer cross-cultural experiences. This online education administration degree emphasizes the business side of international program management, including:
- Fundamentals of budgeting and finance
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Marketing
- Office operations
Not many professionals are formally trained in management studies specific to international education, so graduates of this program are in high demand.
Help students get their education off on the right foot as you prepare to teach from first through sixth grade with this online elementary education degree. Prepare to teach in, and become proficient in, content areas from these grades.
This program teaches advanced instructional techniques and emphasizes literacy development and instruction. You will help your elementary-age students improve their skills in literacy language, listening, and learning while also teaching math, science, and social studies concepts. The curriculum also examines current education standards, technology, classroom strategies, and assessment methods and prepares you to meet the needs of diverse learners.
This online elementary education degree enables students to pursue professional certification to teach grades 1-6.
In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this online masters in curriculum and instruction, you will learn to use technology in educational settings as a means of educating students in educational and corporate environments.
This instructional design master’s degree is designed for those who wish to extend their expertise in instructional design and using technology in their curriculum. Explore the intersection of curriculum and instructional design, learning to develop effective curricula and instruction that cultivate interactive classrooms and enhance student learning. Since this program is online, it allows students to study eLearning firsthand.
Prepare to make a difference in the lives of young learners with this online early childhood education degree. You will learn to provide them with lifelong learning skills before they even enter Kindergarten. You will be working with children from infancy through second grade, helping them develop age-appropriate language, literacy, and content area knowledge and skills.
This program is for students looking to gain more competency in teaching young children and empowering them. Courses cover such topics as:
- Pre-school/elementary teaching of science, mathematics, and social studies
- Assessment methods
- Family engagement
- Next-Generation Learning Standards
- Intervention strategies
This online early childhood education degree may lead to certification to teach grades B-2.
Prepare for a career in educational leadership and policy analyst roles with this online education degree. Others further their education in a doctoral program.
This program provides a strong foundation in organizational theory and analytic decision-making as you study learning across the lifespan. Customize your degree to match your career goals by choosing one of these concentration options:
- Educational Policy
- Global and Comparative Educational Policy
- School Leadership
Coursework includes opportunities to work on faculty research projects and interact with peers, allowing you to network. As a graduate, you will be able to impact how education systems are created and managed both domestically and internationally.
Take your education and career to the next level with this online masters in higher education. This program prepares students for administrative roles in institutions of higher education, as well as government agencies, nonprofits, and education companies. Gain a strong foundation as you study the historical and social contexts that can impact the achievement of organizational goals.
The curriculum covers such topics as:
- Admissions
- Student life
- Institutional research
- Diversity and inclusion
- Advising
No matter where you are in your career, from aspiring to mid-career professional, this online higher education degree can help you move to the next level.
Help others find information as a librarian with this online library science degree. School librarians teach students, teachers, and community members to find and use reliable information, to be responsible and responsive digital citizens, and to be consumers and producers of information.
This program covers a variety of subjects that are important for modern-day librarians, including:
- Library and information science
- Education
- Cognitive science
- Instructional technology and design
- Makerspace
Graduates are not only well-versed in information literacy and technology, but they are also assessment literate.
This online library science degree leads to initial teaching certification as a library media specialist or to professional certification if candidates are initially certified. All graduates are immediately eligible for licensure as public librarians.
Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Learn about teaching literacy to students of all ages and in all types of educational settings. These settings may be traditional classroom and early childhood settings or non-school settings such as prisons.
The curriculum covers such topics as:
- Language acquisition
- Literacy development
- Children’s and young adult literature
- Instruction involving technology
Emphasis is placed on developing effective instructional methods, formats, and assessments for informing and promoting literacy development. Students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests in a program that allows flexibility in the coursework.
This online literacy program does not lead to licensure.
Become a leader that supports other teachers with this online educational leadership degree. This program provides the knowledge and skills needed to improve your ability to:
- Supervise
- Mentor
- Coach
You will learn how to prepare professional teachers, both in-service and pre-service, in a variety of content and leadership areas.
The curriculum in this online educational leadership degree offers a great deal of flexibility. Choose from groups of selected course options to customize the program to meet your goals and needs.
Healthcare
The online Graduate Certificate in Global Health was designed for both current Master of Public Health students and practicing health professionals who are interested in expanding their understanding of global health issues in an increasingly interconnected world. Global health involves the most fundamental values of society, including social justice and health equity, collaboration and partnerships, capacity building, and ethical reasoning. Students gain competencies that can be applied in both international and domestic settings, such as project management, strategic analysis, and social, cultural, and political awareness.
The online Graduate Certificate in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles prepares students for the continuously changing challenges in public health and can be used as a first look at public health or to further enhance one’s understanding of the complexities of the field. Complete studies in epidemiology, environmental health, statistical interference, and other public health courses.
Complete this certificate as a stand-alone program or apply credits to earn the MPH degree online.
The online Graduate Certificate in Public Health Surveillance and Preparedness offers formal training in public health preparedness with a focus on bioterrorism and infectious disease from a public health perspective. Students also gain a basic knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) processes, preparing them to work productively as members of health emergency response teams.
Diversity reigns within the Master of Public Health program at SUNY at Albany. A wide range of professionals from pharmacists, dentists, nurses, educators, and others opt for this fully online master’s degree in Public Health. You will also find a wide range of ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds.
Besides your core courses, you will complete a professional internship as well as your choice of electives. Elective courses available in the program include:
- Health law
- Global environmental health policy
- Infectious disease epidemiology
- Grant writing for public health
Graduates find employment with the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, state and local health departments, as well as insurers and nonprofits. Occupations within such organizations include immunization program coordinator, director of public and environmental health, physician advisor, epidemiologist, and senior policy associate.