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
School District Partnership 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
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.