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Enroll in this online music degree and advance your professional opportunities. This program is for in-service music teachers with initial teaching certificates who wish to become accomplished reflective educators. The holistic curriculum offers educators advanced coursework and experiences that challenge them both pragmatically and intellectually.  

Courses cover such topics as:

• Music history
• Music theory
• Music education

Learn to teach, appreciate, and analyze music at the highest possible level of artistry and communication. You will choose between completing a project or a thesis.  

All students in these online teaching degrees must complete at least one course that involves teaching students with special needs.

The Master of Science in Public Relations is an online marketing degree from SUNY Buffalo State.  This is a part-time program that is offered fully online and provides a solid foundation in the principles and practices of public relations.  Emphasizing strategic communication planning skills and ethical standards, the curriculum also covers the principles, theories, research methods, and writing techniques required for careers in public relations.  You will study strategic communications planning and management in this online marketing degree, the tools needed for successful careers as public relations managers or consultants.  Possible courses include:

• Public relations principles and practices 
• Theories of public relations 
• Advanced public relations writing 
• Internship in public relations 
• Research methods in public relations 
• Public relations management    

Graduates will benefit from an experienced faculty and extensive professional contacts in the public relations field.  Students may begin careers at public relations agencies, nonprofit organizations, multinational corporations, colleges, hospitals, sports teams, law firms, and more.

Learn how to help other adults succeed in the workplace with this online adult education degree. This program is for both adult education and human resource development, preparing students to conduct literacy, personal development, and workforce-preparation programs. You will also learn to train new and experienced workers.

This online adult education degree is comprised of courses from the master of science in adult education program and can be applied toward this master’s degree. Courses will likely include:

• Introduction To Adult Education 
• Adulthood And Development 
• Instructional Design and Assessment  

This program does not lead to teaching certification.

Enroll in online higher education degrees and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career working in the higher education community and beyond as an assessment leader. Learn to make data-based decisions while also studying collaborative practice and reflective learning.  

Courses will likely include:

• Assessment in Higher Education and Student Affairs 
• Methods and Techniques of Educational Research 
• Fundamentals of Data Management and Decision Support in Higher Education 
• Advanced Data Analysis Techniques in Higher Education

This online higher education degree is designed to be completed 100% online, offering students a great deal of flexibility. Start dates are available in both the spring and fall. Plus you can study anywhere there is an internet connection, even from your sofa.

Learn how to help other adults succeed in the workplace with this online adult education degree. This program is for both adult education and human resource development, preparing students to conduct literacy, personal development, and workforce-preparation programs. You will also learn to train new and experienced workers.  

Customize your degree by choosing an elective field specialization. Possible areas of specialization include:

• Literacy
• English as a Second Language
• Vocational education
• Counseling
• Criminal justice

While this online adult education degree does not lead to teaching certification, it does prepare students for doctoral programs in the field.

The Master of Science in Dietetics at SUNY Buffalo State satisfies the upcoming eligibility requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Soon, all those taking the credentialing exam for registered dietitian nutritionists will need a master’s degree.

The online program in nutrition appeals to registered dietitians and current students in the Dietitian Education Program. Those in the BS program can take and apply up to 9 credit hours towards their master’s degree.

Besides a master’s research project, students study topics such as:

• Experiential learning in diabetes prevention and treatment and weight management
• Current trends in nutrition
• Nutrition counseling
• Project management

Professionals value the MS in Multidisciplinary Studies / Nutrition at SUNY to update and enhance their skills and knowledge in nutrition.

The interdisciplinary approach allows students the ability to create a curriculum tailored to their needs and career aspirations.

A research project completes the requirements for this online master’s degree in nutrition. This program is not intended for those pursuing studies to become registered dieticians. Instead, the program serves those wanting to educate others on nutrition. The target student for this program includes;

• Educators
• Health educators
• Health and wellness specialists
• Other professions that would benefit from general nutrition skills