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This 4+1 program is designed for undergraduate students from all majors interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Elementary Education to obtain initial teacher certification. This program allows students to complete a portion of their graduate coursework during their senior year of undergraduate study. Graduate education courses count as credits toward both the baccalaureate and master’s degree. Throughout the U.S., the demand for elementary teachers is expected to continue to grow over the next decade. This 39 credit-hour program prepares students to obtain certification in early childhood & childhood education (grades 1-6). It is designed for candidates who wish to become certified teachers in New York state. Core courses are offered that range from education foundations to student assessment, pedagogy and assessment, classroom management and teaching diverse and exceptional learners.

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor/faculty member

Benefits

• 12 graduate credit hours applied toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining credits in one year

Graduate Courses

Fall Semester

• EDU 523 – Foundations in Education
• EDU 536 – Human Learning, Development and Motivation

Spring Semester

• EDU 539 – Characteristics of Students with Special Needs
• EDU 505 – Educational Tests and Measurements

This 4+1 program is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in becoming middle or high school teachers and are currently pursuing majors in one of the following areas: history, math, English, biology, business (any major), chemistry, drama, Spanish, or French. Students can complete a portion of their graduate coursework in the M.S.Ed. in secondary education program during their senior year of undergraduate study. Graduate education courses count as credits toward both the baccalaureate and master’s degree. The need for high school teachers is on the rise and will continue to increase over the next several years. This 39 credit-hour program leads to certification in middle childhood and adolescence (grades 5-12). It is designed for students who wish to become certified teachers in NYS. Core courses are offered that range from education foundations to student assessment, pedagogy and assessment, classroom management, and teaching diverse and exceptional learners.

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor/faculty member

Benefits

• 12 graduate credit hours applied toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining credits in one year

Graduate Courses

Fall Semester

• EDU 523 -Foundations in Education
• EDU 536 – Human Learning, Development and Motivation

Spring Semester

• EDU 539 – Characteristics of Students with Special Needs
• EDU 505 – Educational Tests and Measurements

This 4+1 program is designed for undergraduate education majors interested in pursuing a master’s degree in literacy instruction. Students are able to complete the first year of the Literacy Instruction program during their senior year of undergraduate study. Graduate education courses are applied as credits toward both the baccalaureate and master’s degree.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s master’s degree program in literacy instruction includes the most current theory and practice in literacy education and is designed to develop highly qualified literacy educators who can guide K-12 students to excellence in literacy. Students may concentrate their studies on either childhood (B-6) or adolescent (5-12) literacy development through their selection of certification tracks and elective courses. Graduates will be qualified for New York state certification as reading specialists. This program also prepares initially certified teachers for professional certification in New York state.

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor/faculty member

Benefits

• 12 graduate credit hours applied toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining credits in one year

Graduate Courses

Fall Semester

• EDU 555 – Literacy Foundations
• EDU 562 – Literacy: Intermediate Grades

Spring Semester

• EDU 552 – Applied Children’s & Adolescent Literature
• EDU 561 – Language & Literacy Development for Diverse Young Learners (B-6 program)
• EDU 575 – Literacy: Upper Grades (5-12 program)

This 4+2 program is for undergraduate students interested in pursuing their M.S.Ed. in school counseling who are enrolled in one of the following majors: education, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or social work. This program allows students to complete a portion of their graduate coursework during their senior year of undergraduate study. Graduate counseling courses are eligible to satisfy both baccalaureate and master’s degree program requirements.

The mission of the NU school counseling program is to develop skilled, ethical school counselors who advocate for positive change by learning, leading, and serving students, families, schools, and communities; especially those who are disadvantaged or marginalized. Graduates of the school counseling program will be able to address the academic, career, and personal/social needs of pre-K to 12 students.

This program is approved by the New York State Department of Education and is designed for persons seeking provisional and permanent certification in school counseling. Upon completion of this 48-credit hour program, graduates are eligible for provisional certification. This program also prepares initially certified teachers for professional certification in New York state.

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor/faculty member

Benefits

• 12 graduate credit hours are applied toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining credits in two years

Graduate Courses

Fall Semester

• EDU 651 Introduction to Counseling
• EDU 654 Counseling Theory and Practice

Spring Semester

• EDU 536 Human Learning, Development and Motivation
• EDU 539 Characteristics of Students with Special Needs

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor/faculty member

Benefits

This 4+1 program is designed for undergraduate students in the College of Education who are interested in pursuing their Master of Science degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This program allows students to complete their first year of the TESOL graduate program during their senior year of undergraduate study. Graduate education courses count as credits toward both the baccalaureate and master’s degree.

TESOL/ESL teachers support English language learners (ELLs) in the classroom environment. As English continues to expand as a medium for global communication, the demand for qualified TESOL teachers increases. Likewise, as the non-native English-speaking immigrant population increases in this country, teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL/TESOL) are needed to provide linguistic and cultural support in K-12 schools. These factors have led to a rich job market for TESOL-certified teachers. Niagara’s TESOL programs will prepare students to meet certification requirements and provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of English language learners.

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor/faculty member

Benefits

• 12 graduate credit hours applied toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining credits in one year

Graduate Courses

Fall Semester

• EDU 578 Bilingual Education & TESOL Foundations
• EDU 579 Developing ESL Literacy

Spring Semester

• EDU 580 ESL Language & Linguistics
• EDU 581 TESL Sociolinguistic Considerations

This 4+1 program is designed for undergraduate students interested in teaching theatre at the elementary or high school level. Students are able to complete a portion of their graduate coursework in the Master of Science in Education in theatre education program during their senior year of undergraduate study. Graduate education courses count as credits toward both the baccalaureate and master’s degree.

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor/faculty member

Benefits

• 12 graduate credit hours applied toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining credits in one year

Graduate Courses

Fall Semester

• EDU 523 -Foundations in Education
• EDU 536 – Human Learning, Development and Motivation

Spring Semester

• EDU 539 – Characteristics of Students with Special Needs
• EDU 505 – Educational Tests and Measurements

This program allows any student at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to earn graduate credits toward a Master of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies. Students in all majors at NU may apply for this program and, if qualified, may take graduate courses in the senior year, which allows them to complete the master’s program in one year. Students may take up to three graduate courses as a senior; at least one course offered by MAIS and up to two additional graduate courses from any program at NU. Students who successfully complete nine graduate credits in their senior year will have 24 credits (eight courses) remaining to complete their MAIS degree in one year. MAIS enables all NU students to pursue a flexible curriculum to fulfill their career and/or academic interests.

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate program director

Benefits

• Up to nine graduate credit hours (three courses) can count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining 24 credits (eight courses) in one year

Graduate Courses

• Students will take at least one of the two MAIS courses:
  • IDS 500 – Interdisciplinary Methods
  • IDS 520 – Fundraising Fundamentals

• Students may take additional two courses from any graduate program at NU upon approval by the graduate director
• Graduate courses cannot fulfill General Education or major requirements.These courses may count towards free or advised electives on the student’s curriculum, depending on the student’s major, in consultation with the student’s undergraduate advisor.

This 4+2 program is for undergraduate psychology majors interested in pursuing their Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling (CMHC). This program allows students to complete their first year of the CMHC graduate program in their senior year of undergraduate study. Graduate counseling courses count both as credits toward the baccalaureate and master’s degree.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, CMHC is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. Alumni of Niagara’s program are employed at a rate exceeding 90%. Examples of employment include programs such as family service, school-based intervention, alcohol and drugs, criminal justice correctional, hospitals and residential, employee assistance, crisis intervention, vocational and career development, private practices, and colleges and universities.

The Master of Science degree in CMHC is designed for persons seeking employment in an agency counseling setting. The 60-credit-hour program qualifies students for New York State Licensure – Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Individuals can also seek licensure in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., and is ideal for those seeking employment in an agency counseling setting.

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Must be psychology major
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor /faculty member

Benefits

• 12 graduate credit hours count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining credits in two years instead of three

Graduate Courses

Fall Semester

• EDU 651 – Introduction to Counseling
• EDU 654 – Counseling Theory & Practice

Spring Semester

• EDU 658 – Counseling Process
• EDU 673 – Foundations & Ethics of Mental Health Counseling

A master’s degree in criminal justice can prepare students for employment in law enforcement (local, state, and federal), social services, the banking industry, private security, and social research. It can also enhance students’ future applications to law school or doctorate programs. Interested students can work with faculty members on research projects and be eligible for substantial graduate scholarships.

The 4+1 master’s program in criminal justice allows eligible students to attain their master’s degree in five years (four years for a bachelor’s & one year to finish the master’s degree). Students typically begin taking graduate courses during their senior year, starting with one course during the fall semester and two courses during the spring semester. (We also allow students to take all three graduate courses during the second semester of their senior year if needed). These three courses count for both undergraduate and graduate credit. Students then graduate as an undergrad with nine credits counting toward graduate school. Students take the remaining 24 credits during their fifth year to earn a master’s degree. If you decide you don’t want to do the fifth year, those nine graduate credits still count as graduate credits.

Requirements

• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor /faculty member

Benefits

• Up to nine graduate credit hours count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining 24 credits (eight courses) in one year

Graduate Courses

Students can select three of the following courses or any offered elective 

• CRJ 500 System Issues
• CRJ 510 CJ Administration
• CRJ 520 Statistics
• CRJ 530 Ethics
• CRJ 540 Research Methods

Enrolling in the 4+1 program provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to complete a Master of Science in finance (MSF) in as little as one year. The degree focuses on an advanced study of corporate finance, investments and accounting.

Eligible students can take two graduate courses in their senior year; one in the fall and one in the spring semester. Upon completion of these two courses, students will have eight courses remaining in the MSF degree.

While completing the MSF program, students choose a concentration in one of the following areas: certified public accounting, certified financial planner, or financial risk management. This enables students to advance on their academic knowledge while properly preparing for their career path.

Courses for this program are offered in several delivery modes such as in-person, Saturdays, hybrid, or online. In order to enroll in the 4+1 program, students must have the appropriate prerequisites and complete the admissions process.

Requirements

• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit your admissions application (Make sure to apply for the semester after your undergraduate graduation, not for the semester you are going to begin these courses as an undergraduate)
• Must be a business major/ or complete the appropriate prerequisites courses
• Submit an entrance request form

Benefits

• Waives GMAT entrance exam
• Up to six graduate credit hours count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining 24 credits (eight courses) in one year

Suggested Graduate Courses to Complete in Senior Year

• ACC 601/ ACC 602
• FIN 644

Enrolling in the 4+1 program provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to complete a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree in as little as one year. Our MBA focuses on advancing your skills within a broad area of business to develop transferable skills across all industries and professions. Eligible students can take two graduate courses in their senior year; one in the fall and one in the spring semester. Upon completion of these two courses, you will have nine courses remaining in the MBA degree.

Students in the program have an option to concentrate in one of several areas of business, such as marketing, management, or supply chain management. Courses for this program are offered in several delivery modes, such as in-person, Saturdays, hybrid, or fully online. In order to enroll in the 4+1 program, students must have the appropriate prerequisites and complete the admissions process.

Requirements

• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit your admissions application (Make sure to apply for the semester after your undergraduate graduation, not for the semester you are going to begin these courses as an undergraduate)
• Must be a business major/ or complete the appropriate prerequisites courses
• Submit an entrance request form

Benefits

• Waives GMAT entrance exam
• Up to 6 graduate credit hours count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining 27 credits (nine courses) in one year

Graduate Course Options to Complete in Senior Year

• ACC 601/ ACC 602
• MGT 651
• MGT 670
• MKG 631

The Master of Science degree in information security and digital forensics (ISDF) is designed to give students and professionals the knowledge necessary for the Certified Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP) certification.

This 4+1 program is designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a Master of Science in ISDF.  Students have the opportunity to complete a master’s degree in as little as one year after they have received their undergraduate degree. The program is structured so that students can take three graduate courses to fulfill three requirements for their undergraduate degree in computer & information sciences and can then apply these courses toward their graduate degree in information security and digital forensics.

Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor/faculty member

Benefits

• Up to nine graduate credit hours (three courses) can count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining 27 credits of the program (nine courses) in one year

Graduate Courses

• CSO 500 – Principles of Information Security and Federal Law
• CSO 565 – Computer Forensics I (Fall semester)
• CSO 585 – Computer Forensics II (Spring semester)

The Master of Science degree in sport management is a focused, yet flexible, 36 credit-hour graduate program designed to meet the needs of today’s graduate student, while developing skilled professionals for the sport industry. The program is structured to offer small class sizes, a flexible format for content delivery and interaction with industry professionals and full-time faculty.

This 4+1 program is designed for any undergraduate student interested in pursuing an M.S. in sport management. Students have the opportunity to complete a master’s degree in as little as one year after they have received their undergraduate degree. The program is structured so that students can take two graduate courses in each of the final two semesters of their undergraduate program, and apply these courses toward their graduate degree.

Requirements

• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate junior or rising senior
• Submit an entrance request form
• Approval from graduate advisor /faculty member

Benefits

• Up to 12 graduate credit hours (four courses) can count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Complete remaining 24 credits (eight courses) in one year

Graduate Courses

Fall Semester

• SPM 545 – Research Methods
• SPM 595 – Structure and Function of Sport Organizations

Spring Semester

• SPM 573 – Event and Facility Management
• SPM 525 – Strategic Sport Management