Graduate Education Programs
Avila University
MAEd – Educational Leadership w/ Principal Certification
Online | 2 Years
MAEd – Special Reading w/ Certification
Online | 2 Years
MAEd – K-12 School Counselor w/ Certification
Online | 2 Years
MAEd - Curriculum & Instruction
Online | 2 Years
Initial Teacher Certification
Online | Various areas of concentration
EdS - Educational Leadership: Superintendent
Online | 6 Semesters
Avila University, provides graduate education and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.
Program Highlights
- Flexible, online format
- 2-3 year completion time, depending on term start & program
- Manageable workload for full-time working professionals
- Up to 9 graduate transfer credits considered for most programs
- No GRE or admissions test required
- Professors who are committed to helping foster personal and professional success
Tuition & Aid
- Tuition recently reduced 30%
- Locked in tuition as long as actively enrolled
- Financial aid and "pay in full" options available
- Teacher Loan Forgiveness of up to $5,000 is available for teachers who teach for five years in low-income schools and meet other requirements
- TEACH Grant (Special Reading program)
Accredited, High Quality Programs
- Avila University is a non-profit university that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Graduate education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
- Programs are approved and accredited by the Missouri State Education Department. The Avila School of Education Department adheres to all Missouri Education Department criteria for teacher certification.