If you are a post-master’s or DNP accredited primary care nurse practitioner with a family or adult-gerontology population focus, this program is built for you.
The eight-course (21 credit hours) program is spread across five semesters and includes two semesters of didactic coursework and three semesters (540 hours) of clinical experiences. Clinical opportunities may be available in your region. The program is financial-aid (student-loan) eligible, with competitive scholarships available for post-graduate certificate students. The application is available after the first semester.

Sample Plan:

2023–2024

Designed to be relevant and responsive to the needs of practicing professional nurses who wish to formally advance their knowledge and skills and seek an advanced nursing role. The curriculum is based upon AACN recommendations and includes increased knowledge in informatics and health care technologies, quality improvement and safety, organizational and systems leadership, interprofessional collaboration for improving patient/population outcomes, advocacy, and advanced scientific and humanities-based background for practice.

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Students will explore various philosophies of leadership and ethical decision-making skills to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Our ethical leadership post-master's doctorate is a transformative program building on Viterbo University’s rich history in developing servant leaders.  Graduates with this leadership degree will go on to be chief diversity officers, senior management, and change-makers within their organizations.

• Credit hours: 48
• Location La Crosse, WI

The superintendent track of the EdD in Ethical leadership brings together Viterbo University's expertise in servant leadership and education to instill ethical leadership in education to support our future administrators. Graduates of this track will receive their EdD in Ethical Leadership and the coursework and practicum necessary for the Wisconsin (WI 5003) Superintendent licensure.

Candidates must possess a principal licensure for admission.

• Credit hours: 51
• Location: La Crosse, WI

This online certificate is an interdisciplinary program ideal for instructors from academic to business settings, teaching traditional and nontraditional students. The curriculum focuses on adult learning theory and is designed to increase instructor capacity to improve universal instruction and foster interpersonal relationships. Evidenced-based practices combine with adult learning strategies to create environments where student engagement and achievement thrive. Servant leadership, social justice, and working for the common good are intertwined throughout the curriculum. The Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching certificate is designed as an enhanced learning opportunity, it will not lead to an Iowa Endorsement or License.

10-credit certificate (4 courses) - fully online

Pair with the Master of Arts in Education, an additional six credits for a total 31 credit hours.

•  6 credits of core master's coursework (two courses) - online with one four-day residency in La Crosse, WI culminating with commencement

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This Master of Arts in Education prepares educators to become school leaders following the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education. When PK-12 Principal/Supervisor of Special Education (IA 189) is chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 17 courses (36-credit hours).

• 24-credits core coursework (8 courses)

• 6-credits clinical/internship (6 courses)

• 6-credits (electives or Curriculum Leadership emphasis)

The Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed for students to explore the core principles of their chosen track, gaining a comprehensive understanding of pedagogy, curriculum development, and instructional strategies specific to their focus area. Whether aiming to teach young learners in elementary schools, specialize in a content area at the secondary level, or work with students with diverse learning needs, this program equips educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in their chosen field.

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Our Cross-categorical Special Education emphasis brings educators from across the state together to learn best practices in the field of special education. Our classes view individuals with disabilities from a strengths-based model, and help educators work toward successful inclusion of individuals with disabilities. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 13 courses (34-37 credit hours).

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Online delivery:

• 15-credits of core coursework (6 courses)
• 19-21 credits of coursework specific to the Cross-categorical Special Education (7 courses)

Our Director of Instruction program prepares school administrators to have more focused instruction and preparation in the area of Curriculum and Instruction. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 14 courses (39-credit hours).

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Blended delivery, with M.A. core coursework online:

• 12-credits of M.A. core coursework (5 courses)
• 21-credits of Educational Leadership core coursework (7 courses)
• 6-credits of required Director of Instruction coursework (2 courses)

To add Principal Licensure (WI 5051), students will take an additional 3 credit hours.

Our Director of Special Education and Pupil Services program prepares school administrators to have more focused instruction in the areas of Special Education and Pupil Services at the district and site levels. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 16 courses (45-credit hours).

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Blended delivery, with M.A. core coursework online:

• 12-credits of M.A. core coursework (5 courses)
• 21-credits of Educational Leadership core coursework (7 courses)
• 12-credits of required Director of Special Education and Pupil Services coursework (4 courses)

To add Principal Licensure (WI 51), students will take an additional 3 credit hours.

This Masters of Arts in Education program builds educator capacity to strategically and purposefully improve universal classroom instruction and reinforce interpersonal relationships among educators. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 12 courses (31-credit hours).

• 15-credits of core coursework (6 courses)
• 10-credits of coursework specific to the Innovative Teacher Leadership certificate (4 courses) - fully online
• 6-credits of approved elective credits (2 courses) - varied delivery modes

Our Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching program builds educator capacity to strategically and purposefully improve universal classroom instruction and reinforce interpersonal relationships among educators. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 12 courses (31-credit hours).

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Online delivery:

• 15-credits of core coursework (6 courses)
• 10-credits of coursework specific to the Innovative Teacher Leadership certificate (4 courses)
• 6-credits of approved elective credits (2 courses) - varied delivery modes

Our Principal Licensure 51 program prepares educators to become school leaders at the Dean, assistant, or Principal level.  When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree  will be 13 courses (36-credit hours). 

Blended delivery, with M.A. core coursework online:

• 12-credits of M.A. core coursework (5 courses)
• 21-credits of Educational Leadership core coursework (7 courses) 
• 3-credits of required Principal coursework (1 course)

To add Director of Instruction (WI 5010), students will taken an additional 6 credit hours.

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Our Reading Specialist (WI 5017) prepares educators to lead and supervise district-wide reading programs. Educators will increase their knowledge of assessment tools and diagnostic practices to plan and develop reading programs that increase student learning and achievement. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 11 courses (31-credit hours).

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Online delivery:

• 15-credits of core coursework (6 courses)
• 10-credits of coursework specific to the Reading Specialist 5017 license (3 courses)
• 6-credits of approved elective credits (2 courses) - varied delivery modes

Our Reading Teacher (WI 1316) emphasis is designed for practicing educators who wish to increase their instructional skills and expand their knowledge and expertise in areas of literacy and reading. Coursework will focus on preparing teachers to utilize research-based practices to assess, diagnose, and remediate struggling readers. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 10 courses (30-credit hours).

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Online delivery:

• 15-credits of M.A. core coursework (5 courses)
• 15-credits of coursework specific to the Reading Teacher 1316 license (5 courses)

Viterbo's MBA in Computer Science program is 42 credits of coursework that equips students to lead change within business settings utilizing data analytics and software development. Graduates from this program will have the ability to lead sustainable change through technological innovations and implementation of management strategies needed in both the public and private sector.
 

This Master of Science in Nursing (Direct Entry - DE MSN) degree at Viterbo University received approval from The Higher Learning Commission to launch in fall 2021.  

The DE MSN program is a 63-credit-hour program that blends online coursework with residential clinical experiences.  Designed in an accelerated full-time format the program is a lock-step sequence cohort model. 

Delivery:

• 46-credits of Nursing and Scholarly Research Project coursework online
• 17 -credits of Clinicals and Skills Labs in-person in the La Crosse region throughout each semester

The Viterbo MS-SLP program is designed to meet all the requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and for Wisconsin State Licensure for medical and/or educational practice as a speech-language pathologist.

Over the course of two years, students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the assessment, treatment, and challenges affecting individuals with communication disorders. The program provides a solid understanding of Deaf culture and the needs of diverse communities with in-person coursework and clinical experience. 

Program includes clinical experiences in health care facilities and schools .
 

Our Iowa PK-12 Principal -Supervisor of Special Education 189 is a two-year, six-semester program which requires an internship during each of the six semesters. The internship is conducted onsite with an approved mentor, which is usually the student's principal. This program meets the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education.

• 24 credits of core principal coursework (8 courses)

• 6 credits of clinical/internship (6 semesters/courses)

Pair with the Master of Arts in Education, an additional six credits for a total 36 credit hours.

•  6 credits of core master's coursework (two courses) - online

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