Pathway to Graduate Study
Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in education? Take advantage of our partnership with Long Island University/Hudson, conveniently located on the Purchase College Campus.
Purchase students can benefit from a 25% tuition reduction in LIU graduate programs and complete advanced course credit while completing their undergraduate degree. LIU Master’s degrees include:
- ED Middle and Adolescence Education (Grades 5-12) in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
- Ed Special Education in Adolescence (Generalist, Grades 7-12)
- First Step Teacher Education Program-Masters in Education
- MS Ed School Counseling (Bilingual track option)
- MS Ed School Psychology (Bilingual track option)
In addition, the LIU Hudson Fast Track allows Purchase College students to earn up to six graduate credits at LIU during their senior year at a 50% discount, if they are admitted to LIU Hudson during their junior year. They can simultaneously apply those credits toward their undergraduate degree at Purchase College.
Students in the Fast Track program can complete select Master’s degrees in just one year after graduation from Purchase, to receive their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in just five years.
Faculty Guidance and Support
In recognition of the close relationship between Purchase and LIU, Purchase students, alumni, and full-time employees receive personalized academic and career advice and application support from LIU Hudson Program Directors.
Visit LIU Hudson in the lower level of the Dance Building on the Purchase campus or contact Dr. Lea Rutmanowitz at Lea.Rutmanowitz@liu.edu or 914-831-2728.
Read more about application and program requirements on LIU’s website.