Why partner with St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure University has been a leader in training educators for over 100 years. We are proud to continue this tradition with our Education Partner Program.

Participating districts can provide valuable benefits to their teachers, including:

• 20% discount on the total cost of *select MSED programs (*see list below)
• Flexible course options designed for working educators
• Three start dates per year for added convenience
• Fully online format to accommodate busy schedules
• Personalized mentorship throughout the program
• Access to an extended professional network of experienced educators and leaders 

 

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Online graduate programs available through the partnership

The following graduate programs are offered 100% online in asynchronous programs that let allow participants to complete coursework at a time that's right for them.

• B-12 LITERACY: Designed for certified teachers seeking a master's degree to teach birth to Grade 12 as a literacy coach, reading teacher, or literacy specialist.
• EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (MSED): Designed for teachers looking to become future leaders through critical inquiry, reflection and dynamic leadership strategies. 
• ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION: Designed for individuals who have a baccalaureate degree in a content subject to become initially certified to teach that subject in grades 7-12 in New York state. This is a one-year program.
• INCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION: Designed to help teachers meet the ever-changing demands of diverse classrooms. May be completed by teachers with certification in nearly any area or grade level. 

Advanced certificate programs (all programs are 100% online)

• SCHOOL BUILDING LEADER: Designed for elementary and secondary teachers and school counselors seeking to become school principals.
• SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADER: Designed for candidates seeking to become administrators at the district level (superintendents).
• CHILDHOOD B-6 LITERACY EXTENSION ACS: Designed for SBU graduates (from 2000 to 2020 only) who earned a master's in Adolescent Literacy 5-12 and wish to extend their certification to B-12.
• ADOLESCENT 5-12 LITERACY EXTENSION ACS: Designed for SBU graduates (from 2000 to 2020 only) who earned a master's in Childhood Literacy B-6 and wish to extend their certification to B-12.