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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

 

Where Heart Meets Mind. Where Passion Fuels Purpose.


St. Bonaventure’s School of Graduate Studies offers doctoral, master’s, and certificate programs designed for purpose-driven professionals seeking a personal, values-centered learning experience.


Choose from graduate programs across Business, Education, Communication, Arts & Sciences, and Health Professions. Many programs, including our EdD in Educational Leadership, are available 100% online and asynchronous, with additional on-campus and hybrid options to fit working schedules.

Our graduate programs emphasize mentorship, ethical leadership, and career outcomes that reflect our Franciscan values.


Why SBU Graduate Studies?

  • Holistic Education: Developing leaders who are compassionate and competent
  • Franciscan Values: Rooted in service, humility, and ethical leadership
  • Career With Purpose: Preparing graduates to lead and create impact
  • Supportive Community: Meaningful mentorship and connection throughout your journey
  • Flexibility & Excellence: Flexible formats without sacrificing academic exellence

 

Graduate Programs, A-Z



  • Graduate Education Designed for Working Professionals

    Graduate education at St. Bonaventure University is built around purpose driven learning, close faculty mentorship, and programs designed to help professionals advance with confidence. As a Franciscan institution, the university emphasizes ethical leadership, service to others, and real world application across all graduate degree programs.

    Students benefit from small class sizes, experienced faculty who are active in their fields, and a learning environment that values collaboration and personal attention. Whether pursuing a master’s degree, certificate, or doctoral program, graduate students are supported academically and professionally as they prepare for leadership roles in education, health care, business, communication, and public service.

    Flexible Graduate Learning Options for Working Professionals

    St. Bonaventure University offers graduate programs in formats designed to fit the realities of modern professional life. Many programs are available fully online with asynchronous coursework that allows students to complete assignments on a schedule that works around career and family responsibilities. Other programs are offered on campus or in a hybrid format that blends in-person learning with online instruction.

    This flexibility allows graduate students to choose the learning experience that best supports their goals while maintaining the same academic rigor, faculty access, and support services across formats. Whether students prefer the structure of on-campus learning or the convenience of online education, St. Bonaventure provides graduate degree options that adapt to different learning styles and professional needs.