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Travel Calendar - Conferences and Graduate/Career Fairs

Upcoming events!

Graduate Fairs & Conferences

Watch for Viterbo to attend again this year. 
 
Graduate School Fairs
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Internship and Career Fair—Fall and Spring
  • Luther College Graduate School Fair—Fall
  • St. Mary's University in Minnesota Career Fair | October 25, 2023 | St. Mary's University | Winona, MN
Education Conferences | Upcoming 
Counseling
Nursing

  • WONL—Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Leaders  | September 27-29 | Green Bay Convention Center | Green Bay

  • Northern Illinois Pain Resource Nurse Consortium | November 1, 2023 | Radisson | Rockford, IL

  • WIANA—Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists—fall and spring education meetings

  • MONL—Minnesota Organization of Nurse Leaders—spring conference

  • APRN Pharmacology and Clinical Update—annual update

 

 

 

Business & Leadership (EdD | MBA | MA)

Accepting applications for 2023

January | May | August

Apply Now

Virtual Chat and Information Sessions:

MBA | MA in Servant Leadership

Learn more about Viterbo's M.A. in Servant Leadership, MBA, and MBA in Health Care Leadership programs in our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions with program director Dr. Jessica Welsh. Simply click on the date below to register: MBA, MBA in Health Care Leadership (HCL), and Master of Arts in Servant Leadership Virtual Info Sessions or contact Sallie Braun, Graduate Admissions,  sjbraun@viterbo.edu to set up an individual time to chat now!

 

EdD in Ethical Leadership 

Join Program Director, Dr. Shannon McManimon from the College of Business, Leadership, Education and Ethics to learn more about Viterbo's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Ethical Leadership and our Ed.D. in Ethical Leadership with Superintendent (WI 5003) licensure program. Centered on an ethical and servant leadership approach the program provides a unique blend of theory and practice in the classroom.  Click below to choose your date and register, or contact Sallie Braun, Graduate Admissions,  sjbraun@viterbo.edu to schedule a personal meeting at your convenience!

 

Graduate Business Certificates

The Dahl School of Business at Viterbo University now offers graduate certificates in Health Care Management and Ethical Leadership in Organizations.  Each certificate comprises 12 credits of graduate business coursework.  Click here for more information, or contact Sallie Braun, Graduate Admissions,  sjbraun@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3034. 

Request your personal Q&A time with a Viterbo representative:

"On Demand" Individual Information and Chat Session: 

(Via phone or ZOOM)

Sallie Braun, Graduate Admissions,  sjbraun@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3034

 

Sit in on a Class - By Appointment Only 

Contact Sallie Braun, Graduate Admissions, sjbraun@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3034

Counseling Programs (EdD| MS)

Apply now for 2024

January | May | August

Apply Today

 

    Virtual Chat and Information Session

    Explore your career potential with the Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or our Master of Science programs in counseling - Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Learn about the programs, delivery format designed to allow you to work, clinical placements, and areas of emphasis with Graduate Admissions and program faculty Dr. Cameron Houin.

    Simply click on the day and time below to register.

    Counselor Education and Supervision (Ed.D.)

    Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling (M.S.)

    "On Demand" Individual Information and Chat Session: 

    (Via phone or ZOOM)

    Reach out to Sallie Braun, graduate admissions counselor at sjbraun@viterbo.edu or call 608-796-3034 to schedule a personal meeting.

     

    Education: Wisconsin (EdD | MA | Licensures | Certificate)

    Accepting applications for 2024

    January | May | August

     

    Apply Today

    Virtual Information & Chat Sessions 

    Thinking about adding a graduate degree or licensure to your portfolio?  

    Join us for an online chat session with our faculty to learn more about Viterbo University's M.A. in Education and how you can combine that with one of VU's add-on licensures, or certificates.   

    Master of Arts in Education (all paths)

    • Choose a licensure path of interest to learn more about our MA in Education and how it pairs with teaching or leadership licensures to maximize your degree. 

    Teaching Licensures | Master of Arts

    Reading Teacher (1316) | Reading Specialist (5017) | Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching (certificate) | Master of Arts in Education

    Register to Join Here  | Sessions begin at 3:30 pm 

    • Tuesday, December 12th
    • More dates to come

    Special Education Licensure | Master of Arts

    Cross-categorical Special Education (2801) | Master of Arts in Education

    Register to Join Here |  Sessions begin at 3:30 pm 

    • Thursday, November 30th
    • Thursday, December 14th
    • More dates to come

    Educational Leadership Licensures | Master of Arts

    Principal (5051) | Dir. of Special Education and Pupil Services (5080) | Dir. of Instruction (5010) | Superintendent (5003) | School Business Administrator (5008) | Master of Arts in Education

    Register to Join Here | Sessions begin at 3:30 pm

    • Wednesday, November 29th
    • Wednesday, December 13th
    • More dates to come

    Superintendent (WI 5003) | Doctor of Education

    Viterbo offers two great paths toward Superintendent Licensure.  Candidates may complete the licensure only for 24 credits or obtain and doctorate (Ed.D) in Ethical Leadership with the Superintendent (WI 5003) license embedded in the program for 51 credits.  Join Professor Scott Mihalovic to learn about the Superintendent licensure paths. 

    Hosted monthly on the third Tuesday of each month

    Register here for the information session!

    • Tuesday, December 19 @ 4:30 CDT
    • more dates to come

    Already have your Superintendent license?  Join the Ed.D. in Ethical Leadership information sessions (see below) to learn more about obtaining your doctorate and transfer of credit options.   

    Ed.D. in Ethical Leadership with Superintendent (WI 5003)

    Join Program Director, Professor Scott Mihalovic, Education Leadership and/or Dr. Shannon McManimon, Leadership, Education and Ethics to learn more about Viterbo's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Ethical Leadership with Superintendent (WI 5003) licensure program. Centered on an ethical and servant leadership approach the program provides a unique blend of theory and practice in the classroom. The Superintendent courses are delivered in a blended format of online and face-to-face intensive classes with doctoral courses fully online in the spring and fall terms, with summer intensives in La Crosse. 

    Join us to learn more, simply click on the date below to register for an upcoming session to learn more.

     

    Register here for the information session!

    • Tuesday, December 19 @ 4:30 CDT
    • more dates to come

    *Open to candidates from all states, confirm with your state's licensing requirements to see if the coursework and program will be approved in your state.  

     

     
    Education: Post-Baccalaureate Initial Teacher License Programs

    Virtual Chat and Information Sessions

    Considering a career change into education? The post-baccalaureate initial teaching license options include Elementary Education, Cross-categorical Special Education, and nine Secondary Content Area licenses (art education, business education, English education, mathematics education, music education, broad field science, broad field social studies, Spanish, and technology). Content Area programs offer only a May start and coursework is blended (online and face-to-face). Elementary education and cross-categorical special education have three starts (May, August, and January) and coursework is fully online. 

    Join Professor Kristy Holinak and Magy Kellogg for an informal chat on the various paths and the application process. Simply click on the date below to register and join via computer and/or phone. A PowerPoint presentation will be shown.   Or, schedule a one-on-one today, email mekellogg@viterbo.edu.

    Elementary Education and Secondary Content Areas sessions

     Cross-categorical Special Education Initial Teacher Licensure sessions 

    • 2024  dates coming soon
    Education: Iowa and National (MA | Licensures | Certificate)

    Accepting Applications for:

    Spring and Summer 2024 cohorts

    Multiple locations!

    [Blended and 100% online options]

    Convenient options to "visit" about our programs!

    Program / Licensure/ Certificate Info available 24/7:
    [M.A. in Education / Administration (IA 189) / Instructional Coaching]

    View Info Meeting PPT

    Choose your personal Q&A time with a Viterbo representative:

    (Via phone, TEAMs/Zoom, on-site or local coffee shop as possible upon request)

    We invite you to reach out to us with questions about the program(s) that best fit your needs:

    *Note: The Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching certificate is designed as an enhanced learning opportunity and does not lead to an Iowa Endorsement or License.

    Personalized 1:1 chat or coffee options:

    Who: You! And bring a friend or two!

    When: September - November 2023.

    Where: Phone; TEAMs/ZOOM; Your Building; or Local Coffee Shop as possible upon request!

    Time: Let's find a day/location that works best for you. We'll come to you as possible!

    Michael Gonzalez: Director, partnership development and site coordinator

    To meet with Michael, choose the best date/time HERE!
    [mrgonzalez@viterbo.edu, 515-224-4811 or 888-235-2200]

    or

    Carol Page: Assistant Professor and Iowa Ed Leadership Program Director

    To meet with Carol, choose the best date/time HERE!
    [cdpage@viterbo.edu,  515-309-9123 or 888-235-2200]
     

    You may also request "visit" to a Fall 2024 class:

    Please extend your request to:

    Kathy at kkwestcott@viterbo.edu or via phone at 515-224-4811 / 888-235-2200.
    [When responding by email please include your desired date and location.]

    Thank you!

    Nursing: DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice (including Dual DNP\MBA path)

     

    MSN to DNP paths - January | May | August

    BSN to DNP paths - May  

    Post-Graduate Certificate AGAC-NP - August

    Apply Today

     

      Virtual Chat and Information Sessions

      Explore your career potential with the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the new Post-graduate AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate. The DNP offers both Nurse Practitioner and Leadership paths.  Learn about the program, our paths, program format, and all the possibilities with Dr. Michele Merten and graduate admissions.

      DNP | Post-BSN paths: 

        FNP  |  AGNP  |  AGAC-NP  |  Dual DNP & MBA 

      DNP | Post-MSN paths 

      APRN  |  Ethical Leadership  |  Dual DNP & MBA  |  FNP  |  AGNP  | AGAC-NP

       

      Post Graduate Certificate in: 

      Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (for NP graduates)

       

       

       

      Schedule a One-on-One Meeting or Visit a Class/Campus

      Sitting in on a class, talking with students, and meeting with your admissions counselor is a great way to explore the DNP program. To join us for one of Viterbo's upcoming class dates below or to schedule a campus visit, simply email GradAdmissions@viterbo.edu or call 608-796-3028 to schedule a meeting.  

       

      Nursing: MSN (Direct Entry into Initial Clinical Care Practice)

      2024 Application Open

      August (Fall)

       

      Virtual Chat and Information Sessions 

      Are you exploring the idea of becoming a nurse? Do you have a bachelor's degree already in another field? Viterbo now offers an initial entry program into Nursing at the master's level. Viterbo University's MSN in initial practice is not an advanced nursing program, rather it will prepare you to enter into the clinical profession.

      Join Cameron Kiersch, DNP, and Magy Kellogg to learn more about Viterbo's 63-credit hour program.

      Simply click on the date to register!

      Schedule an Individual Virtual Admission Counseling Session

      We invite you to reach out at any time to meet with your admissions counselor or to schedule a time with Cameron Kiersch, DNP, RN.  Simply email GradAdmissions@Viterbo.edu or call 608-796-3011 to schedule a meeting.  

      Nutrition/Community Medical Dietetics (MS)

       

      DE Initial RDN path  &  Advanced path for RDNs | January | May | August

       

      Dual DI & MS | May (summer) Only

       

       

      Apply Now | Space Available 

      Virtual Chat and Information Sessions

      Explore your career potential with the M.S. in Community Medical Dietetics. The program has three paths, an initial licensure direct-entry 63-hour track, a dual master's degree plus Dietetic Internship in La Crosse for those candidates coming from a didactic (DPD approved program, and a track for current RD's looking to expand their expertise in nutrition through research and coursework).  

      Learn about the program, format, and research possibilities with Kelsey McLimans, Ph.D. and Magy Kellogg, graduate admissions. Register today by clicking on the date below:

      Schedule an Individual Virtual Admission Counseling Session

      We invite you to reach out at any time to meet with your admissions counselor or to schedule a time with Kelsey McLimans, Ph.D.  Simply, email GradAdmissions@Viterbo.edu or call 608-796-3011 to schedule a meeting.  

      Post-Graduate Certificates/Licensures| Nursing | Education | Dietetics

      Virtual Chat and Information Sessions

      Viterbo University offers two post-graduate level programs: 

      Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

      Post-Graduate Certificate (for FNP and AGNP graduates) 

      Advance your career and scope of practice with the Post-graduate AG Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.  Designed for Nurse Practitioner graduates (MSN or DNP prepared) who are seeking acute care expertise.  Learn about the 21-credit hour program, the delivery format, and admission with Michele Merten, Ph.D., and graduate admissions.

      (click on the button to register)

       

      Dietetic Internship (only)

      Please consider joining us for one of our upcoming Open House Sessions for the Dietetic program at Viterbo University 

       

      Superintendent (WI 5003) 

      Viterbo offers two great paths toward Superintendent Licensure.  Candidates may complete the licensure only for 24 credits or obtain a doctorate (Ed.D) in Ethical Leadership with the Superintendent (WI 5003) license embedded within the program for 51 credits.  Join Professor Scott Mihalovic to learn about the Superintendent licensure paths. 

      Hosted monthly on the third Tuesday of each month

       

      Register here for the information session!

      • Tuesday, November 21 @ 4:30 CDT
      • Tuesday, December 19 @ 4:30 CDT
       

      Already have your Superintendent license?  Join the Ed.D. in Ethical Leadership information sessions (see Business & Leadership programs) to learn more about obtaining your doctorate and transfer of credit options.   

      Speech-Language Pathology (MS)

      Virtual Chat & Information Sessions 

      Apply now for 2024

      August (Fall) Start Only

      Call 608.796.3028 or email for more information

       

      Virtual Information & Chat Sessions 

      Throughout the summer Dr. Patti Johnstone, Chair for the Speech-Language Pathology program, and Magy Kellogg, Director of Graduate Admissions will host lunch and learn sessions about our newest program.  We hope you will be able to join us!