Graduate Programs
Our graduate programs reflect the emerging trends, opportunities, and innovative business strategies in each respective field.
Westfield State offers a variety of master’s degrees and graduate certificates in some of today’s most exciting and versatile industries. By combining theory with real-world application, our master's degree programs empower you with the critical knowledge and skills necessary to take the next step in your professional life.
MASTER OF ARTS
Advisor - Marilyn Sandidge
Psychology:
Applied Behavior Analysis- Westfield, MA
Advisor - Jorge Reyes
Applied Behavior Analysis--Randolph,MA
Advisor - Patrick Heick - Westfield
Gary Pace - May Institute, Randolph
Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis - May Institute, Randolph MA
Advisor - Patrick Heick - Westfield, MA
Gary Pace - May Institute, Randolph, MA
Mental Health
Advisor - Rebecca Burwell
School Guidance (Pre K-8, 5-12)
Advisor – Maria Letasz
*All graduate Psychology applications are due February 1st for a fall 2012 start.
Please note: Applicants may be selected for an interview with the members of the graduate admissions committee. Interview dates for entrance into a Psychology graduate program in Fall 2013 semester will be available soon.
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Advisor - David Smailes
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Advisor - Erin Moore
Criminal Justice
Advisor - Christopher Kudlac
MASTER of SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
Advisor - Robert Kersting
*Applications for the Master of Social Work program are due February 1 for a fall 2012 start.
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Initial Teacher Licensure Degree Programs:
Early Childhood
Advisor - Marion Templeton
Elementary Education
Advisor - Martin Henley
Special Education
Advisor - Laura Baker
Advisor- Dan Burke
Secondary Biology
Advisors - Jennifer Hanselman/Richard Frank
Secondary Chemistry
Advisors - Pat Romano/Richard Frank
Middle School General Science
Advisors - Pat Romano/Richard Frank
Secondary & Middle School History
Advisors - Michael Anciello/Richard Frank
Secondary & Middle School Mathematics
Advisors - Mary Ann Connors/Richard Frank
Other School Personnel:
Reading Specialist
Advisor - Sandra Berkowitz
School Principal (Elementary, Middle or Secondary)
Advisor - Gerald Corradino
Professional Licensure Degree Programs
Early Childhood Education
Advisor - Marion Templeton
Elementary Education
Advisor - Martin Henley
Physical Education
Advisor - Robert Rausch
Special Education
Advisor - Laura Baker
Advisor- Dan Burke
Secondary Biology
Advisors - Jennifer Hanselman/Richard Frank
Middle School General Science
Advisors - Pat Romano/Richard Frank
Secondary & Middle School History
Advisor - Michael Anciello/Richard Frank
Secondary & Middle School Mathematics
Advisors - Mary Ann Connors/Richard Frank
Other School Personnel:
School Principal (Elementary, Middle or Secondary)
Advisor - Gerald Corradino
Concentration Programs (All Non-Licensure Degree Programs)
Early Childhood Education
Advisor - Marion Templeton
Educational Administration
Advisor - Robert Gazda
Elementary Education
Advisor - Martin Henley
History
Advisor - Michael Anciello
Vocational Education
Advisor - Donald Jarvis
Secondary Education
Advisor - Richard Frank
Special Education
Advisor - Laura Baker
Advisor- Dan Burke
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDY (C.A.G.S.)
Educational Administration and School Principal Programs
Advisor - Robert Gazda
Vocational Education
Advisor - Donald Jarvis
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
Although most of our Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies students are seeking initial licensure with the state through this program, one third are not. A total of 33 semester hours beyond the Master’s degree is required, and all coursework must be taken at the 600 level. Six years is allowed to complete the program, but the median amount of time a student takes to complete is 3 years.
Financial Aid/ Federal Student Loans are not available for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program.