Castleton — Castleton University is pleased to announce the addition of three new graduate programs to its academic offerings.

A Masters of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis are all currently accepting applications for fall 2016.

In 2013 Castleton University saw the inauguration of the Castleton Plan, a strategic plan and blueprint developed collaboratively over the course of more than a year that envisioned the next ten years at Castleton. The plan builds on the reinvigoration of the past fourteen years, with well-planning incremental increases in undergraduate and graduate enrollment, staffing, programs and facilities.

The growth and cultivation of graduate degree programs, including online and hybrid programs and courses, have paved the way for doctoral programs currently under development and aids in establishing Castleton as a leader in graduate education in Vermont.

Masters of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology is designed as a residency based program, following the training standards provided by the National Association of School Psychologists, which prepares students for careers as highly qualified school psychologists. As the first School Psychology graduate program in the state of Vermont, Castleton is deeply committed to supporting and improving the state’s communities and schools by serving as a local resource to children, families, schools and community agencies.

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership is a 36-credit, field-based, principal licensure and Masters program that combines face-to-face residencies with convenient online coursework. Assignments are supported by relevant and enriching readings and a closely supervised, two-year project to evoke change in the candidate’s resident school.

Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis is designed for educators who wish to strengthen their understanding of curriculum theory, integrated curricula, the role of technology in curriculum, curricula and global issues, and the ways in which action research can be used to shape more effective curriculum. The concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis is an area of need that has grown significantly, and the courses for the program form a frame of collaborative concentration supported by both the Education and Psychology departments.

All three graduate programs are set to debut in the Fall 2016 semester and are currently accepting applications.