M.S. (Master of Science) Online

Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism

Earn an Applied Behavior Analysis master’s degree in two years. This online ABA master’s program satisfies coursework requirements for the BCBA exam.

 

Careers

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Licensed Behavior Analyst
M.S. (Master of Science) Online

Applied Nutrition

Enhance your resume and build skills for clinical or community positions in this online master’s in nutrition program.

Internships

Dietetic Internship Program

Careers

Graduates of the program are employed at:

• Community Care Physicians
• Cornell Cooperative Extension
• St. Peter’s Hospital
• New York State Women, Infants and Children Program
M.A.T. (Master of Arts in Teaching) Troy Campus

Art Education Master’s

Share your passion for art and inspire the next generation of creative thinkers.

Careers

Graduates of the master's in art education program become art teachers, studio artists and more.
M.S. (Master of Science) Troy Campus

Childhood / Literacy Education

This graduate-level teaching degree is ideal for aspiring general education teachers and literacy specialists.

Student Teaching

Student teach and gain hands-on experience at local public and charter schools.

Careers

You’ll go on to teach childhood education to students in grades 1-6 and literacy education for birth-grade 6 after you earn your M.S. Ed. degree and pass the CST and complete the edTPA. With this dual degree, you’ll be prepared with a diverse set of skills to take with you into elementary schools.
M.S. (Master of Science) Troy Campus

Childhood / Special Education

Learn how to effectively serve all students in elementary classrooms, including students with disabilities.

Careers

Being able to teach all learners increases employability in the field. Graduates go on to work in schools as special educators as well as general education teachers.

Classroom Academy

Our partnership with Classroom Academy will also allow you to get direct, hands-on experience through a two-year, full-time residency program for master’s level students.
M.A. (Master of Arts) Albany Campus

Community Psychology

Build intervention, evaluation, assessment and consultation skills in this psychology graduate program.

Internships

Put your new intervention, facilitation and program evaluation skills into practice at an externship

Careers

Individuals with a background in Community Psychology are hired by state and county agencies, health care systems, universities, school districts, human service agencies and more.
M.A. (Master of Arts) Albany Campus

Counseling & Community Psychology

Become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling from our accredited program.

Internships

Work therapeutically with clients under the supervision of licensed, registered professionals.

Careers

Licensed Mental Health Counselors enter private and group practices and are hired by state and county agencies, education and health care systems, human service agencies and more.
M.S. (Master of Science) Online

Criminal Justice & Community Corrections

This online master’s program focuses on the development and evaluation of alternatives to incarceration, and professional opportunities that accompany criminal justice reform.

Learning Experience

This master’s degree in Criminal Justice is completely online with asynchronous learning.

Careers

This degree prepares students for significant changes in the criminal justice field.

You will be uniquely qualified for new employment opportunities in government agencies and for-profit and not-for-profit organizations that provide community-based alternatives to incarceration.
Certificate of Advanced Study Online, Troy Campus

Dietetic Internship

The ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship program prepares entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) who are able to accurately and effectively communicate evidenced-based nutrition content in a variety of settings.

Graduate Studies

Take the credits you’ve earned through the Dietetic Internship and apply them to our Applied Nutrition or Health Services Administration master’s programs.

Careers

After you complete the program, you’ll be eligible to take the registration exam for dietitians. Interns go on to become registered dietitian nutritionists, working in health care facilities, corporate wellness programs, and colleges and universities.
Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) Albany Campus, New York City

Educational Leadership

Take your career in education to the next level with a doctorate in Educational Leadership. Ed.D. program offers cohorts in Albany and New York City.

Careers

Professionals in the field hold a variety of positions, primarily in the field of K-12 education. They are assistant principals, principals, program directors, assistant superintendents, superintendents, district superintendents, New York State Education officials, and leaders/teachers in higher education. Some are education consultants, writers, and bloggers.
Certificate of Advanced Study, M.S. (Master of Science) Albany Campus

Forensic Mental Health

Our graduate programs in Forensic Mental Health will prepare you for work across the criminal justice, mental health, substance abuse and social service systems.

Externships

Gain professional experience at an externship within the forensic mental health system.

Careers and Graduate Studies

A graduate program in Forensic Mental Health is superb preparation, whether you want to work with individuals, on policy level, earn a law degree or continue on to a doctoral degree.
M.S. (Master of Science) Albany Campus, Online

Health Services Administration Master’s

This specialized business master’s degree is focused on leading people and projects in a health care setting.

M.S. (Master of Science) Troy Campus

Literacy / Special Education

A dual master’s degree in Literacy and Special Education will prepare you to teach all types of students.

Student Teaching

Student teach and gain hands-on experience at local public and charter schools.

Careers

Graduates go on to have careers as special educators and literacy specialists, working with general education teachers and a wide range of students. You’ll be able to co-teach with general education teachers, be a consultant teacher who provides support services or be able to teach in a self-contained capacity with a small number of special education students.
M.S. Ed. (Master of Education) Online, Troy Campus

Literacy Education

Become a literacy specialist for birth-grade 6 or grades 5-12.

Student Teaching

Student teach and gain hands-on experience at local public and charter schools.

Careers

Graduates of this program are literacy specialists who are “go-to” experts, sharing best practices with general education colleagues and providing direct instruction to small groups of learners who struggle in reading and writing.
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) Albany Campus, Online

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The MBA program at Russell Sage College will put top management positions within your reach.

Careers

Many government and nonprofit leaders, health care, finance and technology executives, start-up entrepreneurs and small-business owners hold an MBA degree.
M.S. (Master of Science) Troy Campus

Nursing Master’s

Nurse practitioners graduate from our master’s in nursing and post-master’s certificate programs ready for key roles on health care teams in a variety of settings.

Clinical Experience

Gain clinical field experience in health care agencies across the Capital District. You’ll complete an individualized, precepted clinical experience throughout your course work. Specific hours depend on the track you’re enrolled in to ensure your skill and success on the certification examination.

Careers

As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared to pursue what comes next in your career. Graduates have gone on to have careers as nurse practitioners, nurse educators, nurse executive-administrators and clinical specialists.
M.S. (Master of Science) Troy Campus

Nutrition & Dietetics (Master’s)

This master’s in nutrition is ideal for those without an undergraduate background in nutrition, who want to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Careers

Work in a wide variety of employment settings, including health care, business and industry, community/public health, education, research, government agencies and private practice.

Further Study

Graduates go on to pursue Dietetic Internships, and the RDN credential. Students have careers as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, as well as pursue doctoral degrees and advanced certificates.
O.T.D. (Doctor of Occupational Therapy) Troy Campus

Occupational Therapy (Doctorate)

A doctorate in Occupational Therapy is the highest level of academic preparation for entry-level occupational therapists, and an exciting new degree option at Russell Sage College.

Fieldwork

We have formal agreements with more than 200 clinical sites throughout the country that host our Occupational Therapy students for fieldwork experiences.

Careers

Help people resume activity after illness or injury. Work with patients, take on leadership roles in health care or join the faculty of occupational therapy education programs.
M.S. (Master of Science) Troy Campus

Occupational Therapy Master’s

The master’s program in Occupational Therapy at Russell Sage College has a 100% job placement rate, thanks to its commitment to academic excellence and clinical experience.

Fieldwork

We have formal agreements with more than 200 clinical sites throughout the country that host our Occupational Therapy students for fieldwork experiences.

Careers

Help people of all ages resume activity after illness or injury. Work in a variety of settings, from schools and hospitals to rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) Albany Campus, Online

Organization Management (Master’s)

Move ahead with this efficient and practical management master’s degree, focused on leading people and managing organizations. 

Careers

Stand out for leadership roles in state and local government, health care, private corporations, manufacturing and service-based organizations.
D.P.T. (Doctor of Physical Therapy) Troy Campus

Physical Therapy Doctorate

Thanks to superb academic and clinical preparation, 100% of our DPT program graduates who seek employment secure a position within a year of graduation.

Clinical Experiences

Work with patients under the supervision of licensed physical therapists in three different settings

Careers

Help people of all ages resume ability after illness or injury. Work in a variety of settings, from schools and hospitals to rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.
Certificate of Advanced Study, M.S. (Master of Science) Troy Campus

Professional School Counseling (Master’s)

Our accredited educational counseling master’s and certificate programs will help you prepare to earn certification in New York state.

Hands-On Experience

The program includes a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship experience. Both include a seminar class which allows students to collaborate and consult with faculty and each other.

Careers

You’ll be prepared to tackle your career as a school counselor for grades K-12, working with parents in the decisions and plans of your students and aid in their development.
M.S. (Master of Science) Troy Campus

School Health Education (Master’s)

Our Health Education master’s degree program will prepare you to become a health teacher (K-12) in New York state.

Internships

Student teaching

Careers

Graduates work as health education teachers K-12 at a variety of schools. They also work in hospital wellness centers providing prevention health education programs.
M.S. Ed. (Master of Education) Troy Campus

Special Education

In this Special Education master’s program, you’ll study a range of disabilities to better serve students.

Internships

Student teaching

Careers

As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared to co-teach within an inclusive setting with a general education teacher. You can also fill a consultant teacher role, providing direct services to students with disabilities within a general education classroom, as well as work in a resource room that supports students who are in an inclusive setting for most of the day.
M.S. (Master of Science) Online

Sport Science: Coaching & Mental Performance

This online master’s in Sport Science degree is ideal for PE teachers seeking professional certification, for college coaches or for anyone seeking to work more effectively with athletes.

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