University of Rochester

The Warner School provided me with a holistic doctoral journey that included personal, educational and professional growth. Not only was I equipped with first-rate theoretical and research skills, but it also afforded me opportunities to create macro-level changes in school systems. I was also surrounded by such gifted and brilliant individuals, whom I now proudly refer to as lifetime mentors and friends."

Linh Dang, ’21 PhD | Associate Director of School Enrichment at KIPP DC Public Schools

Advocate for Better Education at an Innovative Research School of Education

For Education Ever Better

The University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education and Human Development prepares educators, scholars, leaders, and advocates. As a research school with a social justice focus, we believe that education can transform lives and make the world more humane.

Whether you want to be a teacher, counselor, behavior analyst, or policymaker, we have a flexible, customizable graduate degree, doctorate program, or certificate that will equip you with skills to improve your community and beyond. Join us today!

The University of Rochester is ranked No. 26 in Best Value Schools and No. 34 in National Universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2022).

Key facts about the University of Rochester and the Warner School:

Located in Rochester, New York, we offer innovative education in a vibrant city, with a welcoming community as well as rich intellectual and cultural resources to support you.

Choose from flexible graduate degree programs, including online, in person, hybrid, and accelerated options

Some of our teacher certification programs allow you to graduate in as little as 15 months.

Learn with and from top-ranking professors in state-of-the-art research centers.

Fill out the form below to learn how our student-focused master’s degrees and doctoral programs will help you help others.

Find the Grad Program That’s Right for You!

If you’re interested in changing lives through positions in higher education administration, student affairs, government, and more, these degrees are a great option for you.

MS in Higher Education

Higher Education

EdD/PhD in Higher Education

MS - Higher Education Administration

MS - Student Affairs Administration

Academic and Career Advising

Are you interested in how people learn and grow? Help others lead better lives. Prepare for a career in educational, clinical, research, and community settings with these flexible graduate programs.

MS in Human Development

EdD/PhD – Human Development

MS in Applied Behavior Analysis & Human Development

Human Development

Explore our range of NCATE-accredited programs. We even offer options to specialize, 100% tuition scholarships on math and science teaching master’s programs (initial certification), and 50% tuition scholarships for all master’s teaching programs!

MS in Teaching + New York State Initial Certification

MS in Teaching + New York State Professional Certification

Teaching & Curriculum

EdD/PhD – Teaching and Curriculum

Master’s in Teaching candidates can choose from a variety of specialty area certifications, including:

Disabilities Inclusion

Early Childhood Education

Teaching Certification Specialty Areas

Elementary Education

English Language Arts

Foreign Languages

Mathematics

Reading & Literacy

Science

Social Studies

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Explore our research-driven master’s degrees, doctorate degrees, specialties, and certificate programs below.

Are you ready to bring change to education alongside some of the nation’s leading teaching faculty? Request info to learn more about building the master’s degree or doctorate program that’s right for you at the University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education.