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�Parent Leadership Council Presentation ��October 2026�

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CPPA Recruitment, Admissions and Enrollment Team

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Emily Whitaker �Social Work

Margie Gates�HESA

Regina Alfieri�UG Advising

Mel Sweet� TLEL

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CPPA Recruitment, Admissions and Enrollment Team

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Suzy Lee, PhD�Human Rights

Stacy Marrow, EdD�DPAP

Mitchell Brooks,�MPH

Yvonne Johnston, DrPH, MS, FNP�MPH

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A little about CCPA

Formed in 2006
73 Faculty, 66 Staff, 5 postdocs
81 Doctoral, 920 Masters, 400 UG Major, 184 UG Minor
1,401- CCPA Enrollment
5 Departments

Human Development
Public Administration and Policy
Social Work
Higher Education and Student Affairs
Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership

Partner Program with Decker: Master of Public Health
Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Community Research and Action

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A little about CCPA

CCPA students contribute over 350,000 hours of hands-on learning at internships every year, providing a $10+ million economic impact to our local communities
CCPA’s three accredited programs; Public Administration, Social Work, Education and Pubare continually ranked among the best nationally.
CCPA houses the nationally recognized Couper-Owen Center for Community Schools; an interdisciplinary research center that guides schools, health and social services programs and builds communities

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Job titles our CCPA alumni hold

Chief Financial Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Director of Procurement and Analysis
Budget Fellow II
Operations and Conferences Coordinator
Director of Operations
Government Relations and Public Policy Manager

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Director of Training and Recruitment (HR)
Public Information Coordinator (PR)
Regional Development Analyst
Business Teacher
Program Manager, Homeland Security
Fund Development and Accounts Manager
Director of Communications

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Employers of our CCPA Alumni

American Red Cross Biomedical Services
S.A.S. Foundation for Cancer Research
Empire State Development Team
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYS Division of the Budget
United Nations
NYU, Syracuse University, U of R
ieiMedia
Tioga County Economic Development and Planning

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Stay at Binghamton CCPA Options

Save time and money: Complete your bachelor's and master's degree in just five years, instead of the traditional six.
Specialize in your field: Choose from a variety of graduate programs that align with your undergraduate major and interests.
Gain a competitive edge: Stand out from your peers with advanced knowledge and skills in your field.
Jump-start your career: Enter the workforce with a graduate degree, giving you a head start on your career path. Earning potential increases with graduate degree

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Human Development, BS

Human Rights, MS

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Human Development (BS)

The BS in Human Development (HDEV):

Provides foundational knowledge in theories and research of human development.
Explores social, cultural, economic, historical, and political frameworks.
Emphasizes diversity, equity, and social justice skills.
Develops a comprehensive understanding of human conditions.
Prepares students for careers focusing on social issues and community challenges including:

as case managers in human service agencies
in hospitals and long-term healthcare facilities
in university, college, and community college settings
within the criminal justice system
with children and families in a variety of settings
in employee relations settings
in advocacy and public policy settings

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Megan McCabe

Coordinator of Academic Advising and Student Services

mdmccabe@binghamton.edu

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Master of Science in Human Rights (MSHR)

Binghamton University’s Master of Science in Human Rights (MSHR) immerses students in human rights theory and practice. The program addresses critical issues, including education, health, poverty, and immigration, through the lenses of race, gender, class, and nationality. The MS in Human Rights is a 3 semester/36 credit program with a required internship.

Possible Human Rights Careers:

Public and non-profit sectors
Inter-governmental organizations
Academia
New-media advocacy
Corporate social responsibility
Human Resources
Civil Rights Organizations
Disaster Response

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Suzy Lee

Associate Professor and Director, MS in Human Rights

suzylee@binghamton.edu

BA or BS/MSHR 4+1 Program

Apply in the spring of junior year
12 credits of graduate coursework in senior year
One additional year to complete the program

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Social Work (BSW, MSW)

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BSW

Social workers share a commitment to promoting social welfare, helping people of all backgrounds overcome unique challenges, advocating for social and economic justice for members of the community, and embodying a professional code of ethics.

Prerequisites:

Min. of 56 credits (52 liberal arts)
3.0 GPA
We look for at least ⅗ of these prerequisites:

Intro to Social Work Practice
General Psychology
Intro to Stats
Intro to Sociology
Human Biology

Advanced Standing MSW

Full-time program is 1 year
Part-time (online only) is 1.5 years
Can only apply if you have a BSW degree from a CSWE accredited program (which we are!)

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Schedule an appointment to discuss the BSW program!

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MSW

Advanced Generalist Curriculum

Students are exposed to all levels of social work practice--working with individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities
Students are likewise qualified to sit for both the NYS LMSW licensing exam and the NYS LCSW licensure exam (with requisite post MSW experience and supervision) with no additional required graduate coursework

Online and In-Person Options

FT in person program
PT online Program
FT online Program

What’s Different About Binghamton’s Program?

A wide array of internship opportunities
Direct support & attention from dedicated field staff
High first time pass rates on NYS licensure exams
Among the most affordable MSW programs in New York state

($545/credit in-state, or $6540 FT tuition per semester)
Our tuition has not increased in 10 years!

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Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership (MS, MSED, MA, MAT, EDD)

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Education Minor

For those interested in having insight into the educational field, and societal role of education
Can serve as the foundation for graduate level study in education

Provides relevant information, experiences to explore career outcomes including:

classroom teaching
educational and career counseling
educational law
school building, district and business administration
other potential educational careers in settings in New York, across the U.S. and internationally

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Initial Teacher Preparation Programs

Childhood/Early Childhood, MSED

Two-year program prepare individuals to become certified teachers to children from birth through grade 6

Earn three NYS teacher certifications:

Early Childhood (Birth- grade 2)
Childhood (grades 1-6)
Literacy or Special Education

Adolescence (Secondary) Education Initial Preparation Programs, MAT

Three semester programs that prepares individuals to teach students in grades 7-12

Disciplines include: English, mathematics, social studies, biology, chemistry, earth science and physics.

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* Opportunities for paid UG experience, Master’s fieldwork and Student Teaching through our Sub-In and SWAP programs

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4+1 Programs

Adolescence Education (MAT)

These programs prepare individuals to teach in grades 7-12 and to earn initial certification in adolescent education in NYS.

Mathematics
Social Studies
French
English
Spanish

MA TESOL

Prepares graduates to teach English around the world, developing the expertise needed for careers in English language education across colleges, international and private schools, language programs, and other educational settings
Fully Paid EPIK International Internship

MAT 4+1 Programs:

Mathematics

Social Studies

French

English

Spanish

Check your if your student’s undergraduate major leads to this program

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Contact

Director of Recruitment and Admissions

Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership (TLEL)

msweet@binghamton.edu

preteach@binghamton.edu

607-777-5205

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Department of Public Administration and Policy (MPA, MS SUST, MPP)

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DPAP MASTER DEGREES

Master of Public Administration

Accredited, top ranked
Local government or nonprofit management tracks

Master of Public Policy

Completed entirely online and asynchronously
Practical data policy analysis and modeling skills

Master of Science in Sustainable Communities

Addresses essential community needs for collaborative policies, processes, and relationships

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DPAP COMBINED & ACCELERATED DEGREES

4+1 Programs

MPA 4+1
Sustainable Communities 4+1
Coming Soon: Online MPP 4+1

Dual Degrees

MPA + Sustainable Communities
MPA + Systems Science
MPA + Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
MPA + MSW

Certificates

Non-profit Administration
Local Government Management
Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
Disaster Management

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Contact

Stacy Marrow, Ed.D.

Director of Admissions

Department of Public Administration and Policy

smarrow@binghamton.edu

607-777-9227

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Higher Education and Student Affairs, MS

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Higher Education and Student Affairs

Preparing the next generation of higher education professionals to make a lasting difference in the lives of college students

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Academic Advising
Admissions and Enrollment
Career Development
Financial Aid
Campus Activities

A Career with Purpose. A Future With Impact

Multicultural Affairs
Orientation and First-Year Experiences
Residential Life
Student Activities
Student Conduct

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Higher Education and Student Affairs

In Person (Full or Part-time)
Accelerated 4+1 option - Earn both bachelor’s degree and MS HESA degree in just 5 yrs
*NEW Exclusively Online - Designed for working professionals in higher ed

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Join us Fall, Spring, or Summer

Flexible Degree Options

Rolling Admissions

Build Your Future with an MS HESA Degree

Guaranteed admission to students who hold a bachelor's degree from a SUNY college or university with a GPA of 3.5 or higher!

Special Admission Program

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Higher Education and Student Affairs

Margaret Gates

Director of Admissions and Student Services

Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs

gatesm@binghamton.edu 607-777-2714

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Contact

Learn More!

Explore Program Details

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Public Health, MPH

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What is Public Health?

Science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through…

Promotion of healthy lifestyles
Prevention of disease and injury
Control of infectious diseases
Early detection & treatment of chronic disease

Focused on protecting the health of entire populations, from the local neighborhood to an entire country or region of the world

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Public Health Pathways

PH Minor

Open to all Binghamton University students
Provides a general overview of core public health principles
24 credits that fulfill gen ed and upper level requirements!

PH 4+1

Prepares graduates to work in public health and healthcare settings
Saves time and money!

Many students use this time to focus on med school applications

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Contact

Mitchell Brooks

Field Placement Coordinator

mbrooks6@binghamton.edu

607-777-2622

Yvonne Johnston

Associate Professor/Founding Director

johnston@binghamton.edu

607-777-2666

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Join an Info Session or Schedule a Time to Meet with Mitchell

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Questions

for Us?

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