Applying to a Graduate Program
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Graduate Programs
- A&H: School of Arts and Humanities
- HS2N: School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing
- NSS: School of Natural and Social Sciences
- SoB: School of Business
- SCPS: School of Continuing and Professional Studies
- SOE: School of Education
Programs | Advisor | Contact Information |
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Doctorates | ||
Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Ed. D. Organizational Leadership, Development and Change |
Enrique Figueroa | Enrique.figueroa@lehman.cuny.edu |
Advanced Certificates and Extensions | ||
Brian Wynne | Brian.wynne@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Cecilia Espinosa | Cecilia.espinosa@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Computer Science Education Adv.Cert. | Wesley Pitts | Wesley.pitts@lehman.cuny.edu |
Educational Leadership School District Leader Adv. Cert. (Online) |
Samantha Chung | Samantha.chung@lehman.cuny.edu |
Amanda Gulla Tiffany Dejaynes |
Amanda.gulla@lehman.cuny.edu Tiffany.dejaynes@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Elia Machado | Elia.machado@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Lisa Fusco | Lisa.fusco@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Human Rights Education for transformative Justice Adv. Cert. (Online) |
Tashika McBride | tashika.mcbride@lehman.cuny.edu |
Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio Jennifer Van-Allen |
Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu Jennifer.vanallen@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio Jennifer Van-Allen |
Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu Jennifer.vanallen@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Celia Cruz |
Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Daniel Stuckart | Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Music Adv. Cert. |
Penny Prince | Penny.prince@lehman.cuny.edu |
Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Wesley Pitts Sunyata Smith |
Wesley.pitts@lehman.cuny.edu Sunyata.smith@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Daniel Stuckart Lizette Aguilar |
Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu Lizette.aguilar@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Joseph Huot | joseph.huot@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Joseph Huot | joseph.huot@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Joseph Huot | joseph.huot@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Speech Language Pathology with Bilingual Extension Adv. Cert |
Talita Fortunato-Tavares | talita.fortunatotavares@lehman.cuny.edu |
Teacher Leadership Adv. Cert. SOE |
Jennifer Van-Allen | jennifer.vanallen@lehman.cuny.edu |
Adam Yuro | Adam.yuro@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Joye Smith | Joye.smith@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Master's Degree |
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Accounting M.S. |
Linda Tauber | Linda.tauber@lehman.cuny.edu |
Art M.A/M.F. A. |
Dannielle Tegeder | Dannielle.tegeder@lehman.cuny.edu |
Sean McCarthy | Sean.mccarthy@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Stephen Redenti | Bio.gradadviser@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Shirley Bishop | Shirley.bishop@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Shirley Bishop | Shirley.bishop@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Business International Business M.S. SoB |
Shirley Bishop | Shirley.bishop@lehman.cuny.edu |
Celestial Wills-Jackson | Celestial.wills-jackson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Celestial Wills-Jackson | Celestial.wills-jackson@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Mingxian Zhong | Mingxian.zhong@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Computer Science Education M.S.Ed. | Wesley Pitts | Wesley.pitts@lehman.cuny.edu |
Stuart Chen-Hayes | Stuart.chen-hayes@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Stuart Chen-Hayes | Stuart.chen-hayes@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Cecilia Espinosa | Cecilia.espinosa@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Cecilia Espinosa | Cecilia.espinosa@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Samantha Chung | Samantha.chung@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Bret Maney |
Bret.maney@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Amanda Gulla Tiffany Dejaynes |
Amanda.gulla@lehman.cuny.edu Tiffany.dejaynes@lehman.cuny.edu |
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English Education Students with Disabilities M.S. Ed. (Grades 7 - 12) |
Amanda Gulla Tiffany Dejaynes |
Amanda.gulla@lehman.cuny.edu Tiffany.dejaynes@lehman.cuny.edu |
Elia Machado | Elia.machado@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Craig Demmer | Craig.demmer@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Lisa Fusco | Lisa.fusco@lehman.cuny.edu | |
History M.A. |
Amanda Wunder | Amanda.wunder@lehman.cuny.edu |
Bradley Schoenfeld | Brad.schoenfeld@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Liberal Studies M.A. |
Timothy Alborn | Timothy.alborn@lehman.cuny.edu |
Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio | Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio | Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio | Limor.pinhasi-vittorio@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Celia Cruz Rabab Abi-Hanna |
Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu Rabab.abihanna@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Celia Cruz Rabab Abi-Hanna |
Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu Rabab.abihanna@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Math Education Students with Disabilities M.S. Ed. (Grades 7 - 12) SOE |
Celia Cruz Rabab Abi-Hanna |
Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu Rabab.abihanna@lehman.cuny.edu |
Celia Cruz | Celia.cruz@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Music M.A.T. |
Penny Prince | Penny.prince@lehman.cuny.edu |
Nursing M.S. |
Cassandra Dobson | Cassandra.Dobson@lehman.cuny.edu |
Nutrition M.S. |
Lalitha Samuel | Lalitha.samuel@lehman.cuny.edu |
Janet DeSimone | Janet.desimone@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Pure Math M.A. |
Brian Wynne | Brian.wynne@lehman.cuny.edu |
Hyangmi Kim | Hyangmi.kim@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Wesley Pitts Sunyata Smith |
Wesley.pitts@lehman.cuny.edu Sunyata.smith@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Science Education Students with Disabilities M.S. Ed. (Grades 7 - 12) SOE |
Wesley Pitts Sunyata Smith |
Wesley.pitts@lehman.cuny.edu Sunyata.smith@lehman.cuny.edu |
Social Studies Education (Entering with NYS Initial Certificate) M.A. |
Daniel Stuckart Lizette Aguilar |
Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu Lizette.aguilar@lehman.cuny.edu |
Social Studies Education (Entering without NYS Initial Certificate) M.A. |
Daniel Stuckart Lizette Aguilar |
Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu Lizette.aguilar@lehman.cuny.edu |
Social Studies Education Students with Disabilities M.A. (Grades 7 - 12) SOE |
Daniel Stuckart Lizette Aguilar |
Daniel.stuckart@lehman.cuny.edu Lizette.aguilar@lehman.cuny.edu |
Social Work M.S.W. |
Joy Greenberg | joy.greenberg@lehman.cuny.edu |
Marco Ramirez | Graddirector.spanish@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Adam Yuro | Adam.yuro@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Meagan Serrano | meagan.serrano@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Special Education Bilingual Childhood (Dual Cert.) M.S. Ed. |
Lingyu Li | lingyu.li1@lehman.cuny.edu |
Lingyu Li | lingyu.li1@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Special Education Bilingual Early Childhood (Dual Cert.) M.S. Ed. |
Lingyu Li | lingyu.li1@lehman.cuny.edu |
Lingyu Li | lingyu.li1@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Sheila Blachman | Sheila.blachman@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Sheila Blachman | Sheila.blachman@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Danielle Magaldi-Dopman | Danielle.magaldidopman@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Danielle Magaldi-Dopman | Danielle.magaldidopman@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Christine Neumayer | Christine.neumayer@lehman.cuny.edu | |
Speech Language Pathology with Bilingual Extension M.A. HS2N |
Christine Neumayer | Christine.neumayer@lehman.cuny.edu |
Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (T.E.S.O.L.) M.S. Ed. |
Joye Smith | Joye.smith@lehman.cuny.edu |
Teaching Students with Speech Language Disabilities M.A. |
Christine Neumayer | Christine.neumayer@lehman.cuny.edu |
Attend an Information Session
Application Deadlines
Schools | Fall | Spring | Arts and Humanities |
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Art M.A/M.F.A |
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English |
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History |
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Music |
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Spanish Literature |
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Accounting |
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Business |
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Continuing and Professional Studies |
Liberal Studies |
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Education |
Art Education, Art Teacher, (Pre-K - Grade 12) |
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Bilingual Extension |
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Childhood Ed. |
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Childhood Ed. Bilingual Ext. |
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Computer Science Education M.S.Ed. & ADVCT |
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Counselor Ed: School Counseling and Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
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Early Childhood Ed. |
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Early Childhood Ed. Bilingual Ext. |
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Educational Leadership School Building Leader |
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Educational Leadership District Level |
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English Education (Grades 7 - 12) |
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Human Rights Education and Transformative Justice Adv. Cert. |
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Literacy Studies (Birth - Grade 6 & Grades 5 - 12) |
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Math Education (Grades 7 - 12) |
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Organizational Leadership |
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Ed. D. Organizational Leadership, Development and Change |
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Science Education (Grades 7 - 12) |
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Social Studies Education (Grades 7 - 12) |
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Spanish Teaching |
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Special Education Programs M.S.Ed. |
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Special Education Programs Adv. Cert. |
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Teacher Leadership Adv. Cert. |
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T.E.S.O.L |
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Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing |
Health Education and Promotion M.A. (Online Program) |
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Health Education Adv. Cert. |
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Health Education M.S.Ed |
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Human Performance and Fitness M.S. |
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Nursing (DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner M.S. & Adv. Cert) |
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Nursing (Pediatic Nurse Practitioner M.S. & Adv. Cert) |
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Nutrition |
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Recreation Education |
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Social Work |
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Speech Language Pathology |
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Natural and Social Sciences |
Actuarial Mathematics |
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Biology |
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Computer Science |
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Geographic Information Science (G.I.S.C.) |
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Pure Math M.A. |
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Math Instruction |
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Special Programs |
Mercy College Programs |
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Create, Complete and Submit Online Application*
Application Types
Graduate Degree Seeking Application - for those applying to begin a master's degree program.
Advanced Certificate and Extension Applications - for those applying for a short program of study in a particular subject. Most require the completion of a Master's Degree prior to applying. Financial Aid is not available.
Graduate Application for Non-Degree Admission - for those not applying to a master's degree program.
- For those who wish to complete the teacher certification process independently with the Department of Education (DOE), must apply as a non-degree student through one of the following pathways:
- An initial certificate through the Individual Evaluation
- An additional initial certificate through the Classroom Teaching Certification
- Advancing certificate level through the Certificate Progression
- An initial certificate through the Individual Evaluation
Please complete the pathways form and submit to the Program Advisor.
*Non-matriculated graduate students must reapply to the College by submitting the Graduate Application for Non-Degree Admission and pay the application fee following an absence from the College of any length.
Graduate Application for Readmission - for those on a leave-of-absence of 1 year to 3 years (3+ years must reapply).
Change of Graduate Curriculum (PDF) - for currently enrolled students requesting a change in certification, subject area, and/or graduate degree program. Complete and submit the form to the Office of Graduate Studies or Registrar.
Before submitting application
- Ask individuals to complete the online Recommendation Form (two or three recommendations - depending on your program of interest). Reference letters submitted on your behalf: should be from instructors or supervisors who can attest to your past academic performance and capacity for graduate work; must be written on official letterhead and signed; and submitted to the graduate admissions office electronically through the application system.
- Upload supporting documents (programs may have additional requirements)
- Application essay: Type a career objective essay of 500 words describing your intellectual and academic interests, accomplishments, and goals. If there is anything anomalous in your academic record(s), please explain.
- Refer to the application for specific academic program supplemental forms additional essay questions or required supporting documents.
- Additional Documents you may need to upload:
- Resume (required for all programs except those leading to teacher certification)
- Professional License
- Professional Certificate
- Admissions tests (GRE, TOEFL, IELTS)
- Proof of Name
- Proof of Graduation
- Proof of Citizenship
- Proof of New York State Residency
- Proof of Status
- International Students
College Credit Outside of the U.S.
Pay Application Fee
The non-refundable $75.00 non-degree application fee* (advanced certificate/ degree-seeking / doctoral/ extension/ non-degree) or $20.00 (readmit) application fee must be paid online by credit card or e-check.
Since the application fee is devoted to the administrative cost of processing all applications, it is not refundable under any circumstances; regardless of the outcome, date of filing, the time of review, or if the application is withdrawn.
- Veterans and current military service personnel are exempt from the application fee. Veterans must submit their DD-214. Current military service personnel must submit their military identification card.
- The non-degree application fee is waived for Lehman College alumni and current graduating students
*You may contact the Bursar Office with questions about the status of the application fee payments.
Email: bursar.department@lehman.cuny.edu
Request Final Official Transcripts
- Make sure you have submitted your application and have requested official transcripts simultaneously.
- Request official transcripts for all college credits obtained during and after high school.
- Transcripts are considered official only when sent via a digital credential company (ex. Parchment, E transcript, National Clearinghouse) to graduate.admissions@lehman.cuny.edu or U.S. Postal Service to:
Lehman College/CUNY
Office of Graduate Admissions
Shuster Hall, Room 158
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West
Bronx, New York 10468
- Applicants who attended institutions outside the United States must submit foreign credit evaluation. Evaluations and translations should be completed 8-10 weeks prior to the deadline.
Application Review Process
- Once the application is complete, the Advisor for your program of interest will be alerted.
- Applications are reviewed and decisions made by the academic program admissions committee.
Next Steps Upon Acceptance
- Upon acceptance, you will receive registration and enrollment information via e-mail.
- Immunization Requirements – Students who register for a hybrid/in-person class will be required to submit completed COVID vaccination documentation NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS before the first day of classes, or the class will be dropped. COVID vaccine information can be submitted on the CUNYfirst Vaccine verification link located on your CUNYfirst menu. For questions and concerns please refer to the COVID-19 website or contact the Student Health Center regarding immunization.
FAQ
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