BVU Master of Arts in Teaching Programs
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Flexible Two-Year Online Master of Arts in Teaching Programs
Buena Vista University's Master of Arts in Teaching programs equip individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree with the knowledge, skills, and certification necessary to effectively teach students in Iowa.
ONLINE MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING PROGRAMS
Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education
Earn Initial Certification in K-12 Special Education
BVU’s Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education program was created to help meet the growing demand for special education teachers throughout the state of Iowa. It provides an opportunity for career changers and non-certified special education staff to earn initial certification in K-12 special education alongside their master’s degree.
No GRE required. Save time and money.
44 credit hours | Cost/credit: $495 | Completed in two years
Graduates will earn a master's degree with an initial teaching
licensure in K-12 Strategist II BD/LD or ID.
Created for working professionals
- 100% online program
- 7.5-week terms
- One virtual night class per week
Rolling Application
- Start dates every August and January
Two Concentrations:
- Instructional Strategist II - Behavior Disorder/Learning Disabilities
- Instructional Strategist II - Intellectual & Disabilities
Master of Arts in Teaching- Secondary Education
An Affordable, Convenient Pathway to Teaching
BVU’s Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education program is an affordable and convenient pathway to teaching. This program provides an opportunity for career changers to transition into the field of education as a middle school or high school teacher in Iowa.
No GRE required. Save time and money.
35+ credit hours | Cost/credit: $495 | Completed in two years
Graduates will earn a master's degree with an initial teaching
licensure in a 5-12 content area.
Created for working professionals
- 100% online program
- 7.5-week terms
- One virtual night class per week
Rolling Application
- Start dates every August and January
Content Areas:
• Business Education
• English
• Foreign Language (Spanish)
• Mathematics
• Physical Education
• Science
• History/Social Science
Application Requirements
-Official transcripts
-Two (2) letters of recommendation
-Autobiographical questions
- Why are you applying to this program at this time?
- How do you plan to contribute to this program?
- What do you expect to take from it?
- How will you support your own success in this program? That is, what steps will you take to ensure your success in this academically rigorous endeavor?
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