Committed to equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools for helping adults learn in postsecondary institutions, organizations and beyond.
Higher Education Administration
Our programs prepare higher education and student affairs professionals with the competencies and skills reflective of contemporary practice and prepare professionals to work in increasingly diverse settings. We aim to develop socially just, authentic, reflective, and collaborative leaders and scholars who will transform higher education and student affairs practice.
Higher Education Administration programsAdult Education
Our programs educate those who help adults improve the way they live and work. We prepare adult educators to teach their specialty in community colleges, healthcare settings, corporations, and government and nonprofit organizations; to lead community engagement projects; to conduct literacy, personal growth, and workforce-development programs; to prepare adults for work in grassroots movements and social justice efforts; and to build successful careers in organizational training and human resource development. Students enrolled in our programs enjoy the flexibility of100% online classes—accommodating full- and part-time students located anywhere in the world.
Adult Education programsAdult Education Comprehensive Exam Award Recipients Announced
"Venturing into the realm of adult education through the Human Resources Graduate Certificate Program has been an enriching experience. It's armed me with key insights that I now use as a recruiter, enhancing my capability to identify and nurture the right talents. This experience has truly made me appreciate the power of lifelong learning."
How Adult Education Shaped Jason Mazeski’s Path
"What I took out of the Buffalo State program became immediately applicable."
Jason Mazeski, ’17, was working full-time for the New York City Police Department when he decided to pursue a master’s degree in adult education.
“I was a training instructor, so it was really important to understand how adults learn,” he said, “but I needed flexibility in my schedule.”
Mazeski was drawn to Buffalo State, where students studying adult education benefit from the flexibility of online classes and can choose from a 30-hour master of science (M.S.) degree completed through entirely online-based study in two years or the accelerated M.S., which can be completed in 12 months by taking January term and summer courses
"The best thing about the HESAA program was the in-class discussion which helped put theory into real-life practice. Also, the support from our professors and classmates while job searching and even years after graduation is special. Truly a family that wants to see you succeed!"