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Academics | SUNY Buffalo State University
Academics | SUNY Buffalo State University
You'll Learn Hands-On
Buffalo State provides the academic foundation for leaders in all fields—from scientists, legislative and political leaders, to educators, artists, and innovators. Being a leader in today’s world requires you to be hands-on. You will be prepared for your professional role through unique programs, research, internships, field study, and service-learning.
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Academic Schools, Departments, Centers
100%
Eligible programs are accredited
90%
Classes with fewer than 40 students
15
Average undergraduate class size
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Academic Schools, Departments, Centers
Buffalo State has 2 academic schools, connected by common intellectual foundations and offering a full range of educational programs in their areas of study, and 31 academic departments. Our academic centers offer intellectual enrichment, community engagement, and provide opportunities for students and faculty to work together across disciplines.
School of Arts and Sciences
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School of Education and Applied Professions
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Anthropology Department
Art Conservation Department
Art and Design Department
Biology Department
Business, Economics, and Public Administration Department
Career, Technical, and Science Education Department
Chemistry Department
Communication Department
Computer Information Systems Department
Creativity and Change Leadership Department
Criminal Justice Department
Elementary Education, Literacy, and Educational Leadership Department
Engineering Technology Department
English Department
Exceptional Education Department
Fashion and Textile Technology Department
Geosciences Department
Government, Planning, and Philosophy Department
Health
Hospitality
Nutrition, and Dietetics
Department
Higher Education Administration and Adult Education Department
History and Social Studies Education Department
Mathematics Department
Modern and Classical Languages Department
Music Department
Physics Department
Psychology Department
Social and Psychological Foundations of Education Department
Social Work Department
Sociology Department
Speech-Language Pathology Department
Theater Department
Career and Professional Education Center
Center for China Studies
Center for English Teaching
Center for Integrated Studies in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CISNN)
Global Studies Institute
Great Lakes Center
Information Technology Exchange Center (ITEC)
Small Business Development Center
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Online Programs
Online Programs
Online courses offer flexibility, convenience, and direct access to faculty.
Online Degrees and Certificates
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Research
Apply what you have learned to solve real-world problems and learn things that you might not typically cover in class.
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Anne Frank Project
Anne Frank Project
The Anne Frank Project provides tools and vocabulary for conflict resolution, community building, and identity exploration in neighborhoods and schools world-wide.
Anne Frank Project
Study Away
Study Away
Embrace the opportunity to study, learn, and live in more than 70 countries.
Study Away Options
Teacher Education Programs
Teacher Education Programs
If your dream, like ours, is to become a teacher, Buffalo State education faculty are here to wholeheartedly support you.
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
Students learn by engaging in direct application of skills, theories, and models.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Honors Program
Honors Program
Academically challenging opportunities for high-achieving and intellectually committed undergraduate students.
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Student Success
We’re with you all the way. We have resources available for you to improve your academic performance and prepare you for your chosen career path.
Academic Advising
Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE)
Career and Professional Education Center
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Middle States Reaccreditation Reflects Positively on Buffalo State
Buffalo State University has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The reaffirmation was received in June 2023, following a site visit in Buffalo and five additional visits to Buffalo State’s International Graduate Programs for Educators (IGPE) locations in Brazil, Colombia, and Qatar.
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