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Saint Rose is ready to help you achieve your personal goals through a high-quality academic experience with the flexibility to learn around your schedule.
An online degree or certificate from Saint Rose will make you a part of a rich heritage of inclusion, excellence, and service to others. Saint Rose Online is committed to providing:

  • The same curriculum, quality, and rigor as our on-ground classes.
  • The same experienced and dedicated faculty as our on-ground classes.
  • The same small class sizes so you can engage with your instructors and classmates.
  • The same campus support systems and resources to ensure that you succeed.

Fully Online Programs

100% ONLINE: All of your coursework and other requirements can be completed online, but you’re always welcome to visit us!

Online State Authorization Federal Regulation: All of the fully online programs below meet the requirement for licensure in the State of New York. We are unsure if these programs lead to licensure in the other 49 states. A student would need to check with the State Education Department to see if the program meets their requirements for licensure.

BA Psychology

An ideal new option for the transfer student who needs flexibility and the student who needs to pick up where they may have left off. We recognize it’s difficult to fit work and other obligations into your educational plan sometimes.

Offering new flexibility for students who have completed their general education requirements or come to Saint Rose via seamless transfer, the BA in Psychology can be completed online without having to attend classes at a set time (asynchronous online delivery).

Students take courses in empirical, social-developmental, and applied-clinical areas of psychology, with additional elective courses of particular interest to their career goals.

Explore BA Psychology Program

MSED Educational Psychology

You aspire to motivate students in your classroom, promote cultural understanding, or research educational theories and practices to expand your professional opportunities.

The Master’s in Educational Psychology program, which leads to a Master of Science in Education degree, will provide you with a broad foundational understanding in the psychology of cognitive processes and human behavior as they affect individuals across the life span and within a variety of learning and educational contexts. Our part-time online pathway affords busy professionals the flexibility to earn their degree in just two years. The program serves as a professional teacher certification pathway in New York State* but is also appropriate for non-education backgrounds.

Explore Educational Psychology Program

*If you are reside outside of New York State, see program page for licensure information.

School District Business Leader: Certificate of Advanced Study

You are an accomplished educator and have made a difference in the lives of hundreds of children. Now you want to make a difference beyond the walls of your classroom. Our online program will make that possible for you.

The School District Business Leader program is a post-masters advanced certificate which serves as a pathway to a New York State Professional SDBL certification.*

Explore SDBL Certificate

*If you are located outside of New York State, contact Graduate Admissions to discuss whether licensure within your state is an option.

BA Psychology

An ideal new option for the transfer student who needs flexibility and the student who needs to pick up where they may have left off. We recognize it’s difficult to fit work and other obligations into your educational plan sometimes.

Offering new flexibility for students who have completed their general education requirements or come to Saint Rose via seamless transfer, the BA in Psychology can be completed online without having to attend classes at a set time (asynchronous online delivery).

Students take courses in empirical, social-developmental, and applied-clinical areas of psychology, with additional elective courses of particular interest to their career goals.

Explore BA Psychology Program

MSED Educational Psychology

You aspire to motivate students in your classroom, promote cultural understanding, or research educational theories and practices to expand your professional opportunities.

The Master’s in Educational Psychology program, which leads to a Master of Science in Education degree, will provide you with a broad foundational understanding in the psychology of cognitive processes and human behavior as they affect individuals across the life span and within a variety of learning and educational contexts. Our part-time online pathway affords busy professionals the flexibility to earn their degree in just two years. The program serves as a professional teacher certification pathway in New York State* but is also appropriate for non-education backgrounds.

Explore Educational Psychology Program

*If you are reside outside of New York State, see program page for licensure information.

School District Business Leader: Certificate of Advanced Study

You are an accomplished educator and have made a difference in the lives of hundreds of children. Now you want to make a difference beyond the walls of your classroom. Our online program will make that possible for you.

The School District Business Leader program is a post-masters advanced certificate which serves as a pathway to a New York State Professional SDBL certification.*

Explore SDBL Certificate

*If you are located outside of New York State, contact Graduate Admissions to discuss whether licensure within your state is an option.

Special Education: Certificate of Advanced Study

The Certificate of Advanced Study in Special Education provides you with a rigorous, in-depth understanding of how to identify and successfully address the challenges of special-needs learners. You gain knowledge of best practices and develop crucial interpersonal skills to work effectively with students of all ages and abilities.

You can apply to this program if you have already completed, or are currently working on, your master’s degree in education.

Explore Special Education Certificate Program

Teaching English as a New Language: Certificate of Advanced Study

The Saint Rose Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a New Language is designed for educators who want to expand their teaching skills to better serve students learning English. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teachers are in high demand in NY and beyond and earning this certificate will lead to eligibility for NYSED certification.

For students currently in a teacher certification program, the advanced certificate can be completed with additional credits beyond your Master’s Degree.

For students who are already certified teachers, the online course schedule is designed to accommodate the working professional.

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Special Education: Certificate of Advanced Study

The Certificate of Advanced Study in Special Education provides you with a rigorous, in-depth understanding of how to identify and successfully address the challenges of special-needs learners. You gain knowledge of best practices and develop crucial interpersonal skills to work effectively with students of all ages and abilities.

You can apply to this program if you have already completed, or are currently working on, your master’s degree in education.

Explore Special Education Certificate Program

Teaching English as a New Language: Certificate of Advanced Study

The Saint Rose Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a New Language is designed for educators who want to expand their teaching skills to better serve students learning English. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teachers are in high demand in NY and beyond and earning this certificate will lead to eligibility for NYSED certification.

For students currently in a teacher certification program, the advanced certificate can be completed with additional credits beyond your Master’s Degree.

For students who are already certified teachers, the online course schedule is designed to accommodate the working professional.

Explore Certificate Program

Flex Programs

ANY TIME, ANY WAY: For each class meeting, you choose to attend on campus (traditional), synchronous/remote (at the scheduled class time but online in your own place), or asynchronous/remote (by watching the lecture recordings and participating via alternate means).

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Build the solid knowledge and skills you need for a great business career – all on your own schedule with our new flex program. We know that sometimes fully online programs can feel impersonal, and sometimes you really want face-to-face learning.

We also know, from having offered graduate business programs for decades, that juggling real life and an MBA program can be challenging.

So we’ve created the optimal learning experience, with ultimate flexibility: Take classes any time, any way you want* and earn your MBA in as little as 1 year.

Explore FLex MBA Program

*Instructors reserve the right to limit online attendance and certain restrictions apply based on eligibility. Contact Graduate Admissions to learn more.

MS Computer Science

An advanced degree in computer science will helps graduates build a rewarding career developing technological solutions to society’s most pressing issues. Whether you already have a background in computer science or want to apply your quantitative and problem-solving skills to new technological challenges, Saint Rose has the degree for you.

Explore Computer Science MS Program

MSEd or Certification in School Building Leader

Devote your passion to helping your school employees and students flourish. This course of study prepares you for a career in leadership in school-building and school-district environments. Our program offers cutting-edge theory and hands-on practice in a flexible format to fit your schedule, no matter your professional interests and career goals.

The Thelma P. Lally School of Education’s longstanding reputation as a top destination for educators means you’ll receive instruction from experts in the field and have opportunities to apply theory to practice.

Explore SBL Program

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Build the solid knowledge and skills you need for a great business career – all on your own schedule with our new flex program. We know that sometimes fully online programs can feel impersonal, and sometimes you really want face-to-face learning.

We also know, from having offered graduate business programs for decades, that juggling real life and an MBA program can be challenging.

So we’ve created the optimal learning experience, with ultimate flexibility: Take classes any time, any way you want* and earn your MBA in as little as 1 year.

Explore FLex MBA Program

*Instructors reserve the right to limit online attendance and certain restrictions apply based on eligibility. Contact Graduate Admissions to learn more.

MS Computer Science

An advanced degree in computer science will helps graduates build a rewarding career developing technological solutions to society’s most pressing issues. Whether you already have a background in computer science or want to apply your quantitative and problem-solving skills to new technological challenges, Saint Rose has the degree for you.

Explore Computer Science MS Program

MSEd or Certification in School Building Leader

Devote your passion to helping your school employees and students flourish. This course of study prepares you for a career in leadership in school-building and school-district environments. Our program offers cutting-edge theory and hands-on practice in a flexible format to fit your schedule, no matter your professional interests and career goals.

The Thelma P. Lally School of Education’s longstanding reputation as a top destination for educators means you’ll receive instruction from experts in the field and have opportunities to apply theory to practice.

Explore SBL Program

Student Experience

Online learning means you can juggle a busy life and get a degree. Individual programs differ in their structure and format, but you will always have access to your instructor, peers, syllabus, assignments, and conversations all through the industry-leading learning tools.

Why Choose Saint Rose?

  • One size does not fit all at Saint Rose. Experienced faculty and instructional design staff collaborate to carefully design teaching models that work best for each program. More information on format and style of each program can be found on the program details pages – below.
  • Meaningful engagement is our passion. The learning tools allow for project-based activity, multiple styles of conversation, interaction, reflection, research and exploration, and so much more. It can take a little getting used to communicating in a virtual environment, but growing in this skill area could open doors for you on your career path.
  • The campus is here for you. Student resource offices are equipped to engage with you remotely. So, don’t be a stranger!
  • Technical support is always a click away. You have access to a 24/7/365 support desk, because we know you’ll be doing coursework after the kids go to bed.

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Of course, if you have any questions, please reach out. We’re here to help.

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Albany, NY 12203

The College of Saint Rose is a participating member institution of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements and is authorized pursuant to SARA to enroll students who are located in SARA member states and territories in online courses and field experiences in those states and territories (up to ten students per site). View full disclosure statement for more details.