Title Summary

A practice-based terminal doctorate preparing scholar-educators for district level K-12 school leadership. This program can be completely fully online.

An accredited Iowa school administrator endorsement program for aspiring K-12 superintendents

Prepares individuals for endorsement (State of Iowa Endorsement 171) as a school superintendent.

Course sequence verified by the Association of Behavior Analysis International, gain expertise in intensive intervention and become eligible for board certification in ABA.

The Graduate Certificate in College Teaching provides the necessary coursework and supervised experiences to prepare graduate students for careers in post-secondary education.

The Certificate in Institutional Research and Effectiveness (IRE) prepares professionals to use data for institutional and organizational decision-making, reporting, and accountability in higher education and K-12 contexts.

The Certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling equips students with foundational skills to assess, diagnose, and support individuals facing addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges.

The Certificate in K-12 Equity and Inclusion offers professionals currently working in K-12 schools, districts, and area education agencies expertise in equity and inclusion to better support the needs and interests of a diversifying K-12 student population.

Online certificate to gain skills in designing and facilitating online instruction for anyone who has completed a four-year degree.

The Graduate Certificate in Talent Development is intended to be a comprehensive and specialized study that is aligned with research and the current thinking of reaching equity through talent development.

Master of Arts in Art Education provides K-12 current teachers/creative artists with deeper knowledge to expand their focus area and become highly literate in the history and language of art.

The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares graduates to work with clients across a spectrum of mental and emotional disorders, as well as to promote mental health and wellness.

Our Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling M.A. program will prepare you to be a professional counselor and provide assistance with psychological wellness

An accredited Iowa school administrator licensure program for aspiring K-12 principals.

Training and hands-on experience with core measurement and statistical methods.

The M.A. program in English education is designed for practicing teachers to advance their knowledge of theory, research and how it ties into their practice.

A theory-to-practice master’s preparing scholar-educators for careers in student affairs and higher ed administration.

A master’s preparing professionals to design, implement, or evaluate learning materials and environments

Master’s in Math Education with advanced specialization in mathematics and education as a better foundation for current  K-12 teachers.

This graduate program provides you with in-depth preparation in theoretical and practical aspects of language learning and teaching.

The Master of Arts in Music (Music Education emphasis is offered through the School of Music. Entering Master's students typically hold an undergraduate degree in music, but they can pursue an M.A. plus certification.

The Master of Arts in School Counseling program trains future school counselors to identify and meet the unique academic, social-emotional, and career needs of K-12 students

For those seeking advanced study in social studies curriculum, instruction, and/or research, this program leads to an M.A. degree with no teacher licensure.

Graduate degree with endorsements in Instructional Strategist I (K-8 or 5-12) and Instructional Strategist II (K-12, LD/BD) for current educators and those new to the field.

Non-licensure program available to individuals interested in pursuing certification in applied behavior analysis

MATLCC program is designed to build the requisite skillset necessary for educators who want to lead curriculum and instructional development strategies in education and become effective teacher leaders.

For those holding a bachelor’s degree in Art, this program leads to a Masters of Teaching (M.A.T.) degree and licensure in Art Education.

The M.A.T. is a graduate degree that provides both a Masters in teaching English and a certification to teach secondary English. It is designed for students who already have an English major or a major in a related subject but little to no coursework in education. 

Master's in Teaching for those who have already completed a B.S./B.A. in an area of math.

Master's in Teaching for those who have already completed a BS/BA in an area of science

For those holding a bachelor’s degree, this program leads to a Masters of Teaching (M.A.T.) degree and licensure in social studies education.

This graduate program prepares teacher candidates to be effective and engaging world language teachers to students in grades 5-12 or K-12, while also offering a depth of study in graduate coursework focused on connecting research to practice.

Master’s for advanced understandings of classrooms, college teaching, museum program management, outreach programs, and potential preparation for Ph.D.

The Language, Literacy, and Social Studies Education program brings together scholarly traditions and contemporary theory in Multilingual Education and Applied Linguistics, Literacy and Cultural Studies, and Social Studies Education

Counseling Psychology is a Ph.D. program preparing scholar-practitioners.

The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision provides graduates with the knowledge and skills related to general counseling supervising counselors, and conducting research

A terminal doctorate preparing scholar-educators for leadership, faculty positions, and policy analysis.

Preparation for scientific and practitioner positions with the cutting-edge analytic methods used in research and industry.

A terminal doctorate preparing scholar-educators for leadership, faculty positions, and policy analysis.

A terminal doctorate preparing scholars for careers in academia, industry, museums, and beyond.

Doctoral degree in mathematics education; thesis required.

The PhD program prepares candidates for positions as music education professors at colleges or universities, K-12 teachers, and music administrator positions.

A terminal doctorate preparing scholars for careers in academia, industry, museums, and beyond.

Doctoral degree in area of specialization; must complete a thesis.

Terminal graduate degree with a focus on innovative research for those interested in faculty, research, and/or leadership positions.