Graduate Programs
BVU’s high-quality graduate programs build up working professionals with the training required to become leaders in their fields.

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This online master’s in special education program is intended to advance the skills of practicing professionals.
The online Master of Education – Teacher Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction program provides four tracks designed for working teachers seeking to advance their career in the classroom.
This CACREP-accredited program prepares students to address the growing need for accessible, professional mental health services.
BVU’s master’s in school counseling equips you to make a difference in elementary, middle, and high schools. Professional school counselors promote growth, enhance learning, and contribute to student success.
The master’s in organizational leadership provides the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead people in an ever-changing work environment and can be completed in as few as 1.5 years.
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What are endorsements?
An educational endorsement is a series of classes in a specific area that qualifies you to teach an additional subject, grade level, or type of learner. At the graduate level, endorsements can be completed on their own.

Graduate Endorsements
- Special Education
Comprehensive (K-12)
Learn to combine science, theory, and hands-on field and classroom experience while building a professional network in this high-demand field. Learn More >Strategist I - Mild/Moderate (K-8 or 5-12)
Gain the knowledge and tools to teach students in grades 5-12 with mild to moderate disabilities in resource, inclusion, pull-out, and push-in models to students having exceptionalities in the area of mild to moderate disabilities. Learn More >Strategist II - Behavior
Enhance your skills of serving students with severe and profound behavior or learning disabilities. Learn More >Strategist II - Cognitive
Enhance your skills of serving students with severe and profound cognitive learning and physical disabilities. Learn More > - Talented and Gifted Teacher
Enhance your skills as a practicing professional in the area of talented and gifted teaching. Learn More >
- Teaching English as a Second Language
Enhance your skills as a practicing educator in working with linguistically diverse students. Learn More >
Completely Online or Hybrid
While most of our graduate programs are offered completely online, we offer a unique hybrid learning experience for our counseling degrees. These programs meet one evening each week through Zoom, accompanied by online course work and a seven-day summer residency on the Storm Lake campus.

Earn a Master’s Degree Faster with Our Accelerated Program
With BVU's Plus One program, you can earn your special education, teaching English as a second language, or organizational leadership master's within one year of graduating with your bachelor’s degree.

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