Upcoming 2023 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—Fall
Education Conferences | Upcoming
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AWSA Middle & High School Principal Conference | Thursday, February 9, 2023 | Kalahari Convention Center | Wisconsin Dells
- WCASS Spring Conference | May 4, 2023 | Wilderness Resort | Wisconsin Dells
- WRSA | February 8-10 | Hilton Milwaukee City Center | Milwaukee
- WASBO | May 11-12 | Marriott West | Madison (tentative attendance)
- WiRSA | Oct 23-24, 2023 | Wildness Resort | Wisconsin Dells (tentative attendance)
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WCASS Fall Conference | Fall 2023 TBA
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AWSA Elementary Principal | October 11-13, 2023 | Brookfield Conference Center | Brookfield
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SLATE | December 4-6, 2023 | Kalahari Convention Center | Wisconsin Dells
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AWSA School Principal Administrative Assistants Conference | July 2023
Counseling
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Minnesota Counseling Association Conference | November 5-7, 2023 | Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center | Mankato
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Wisconsin Crisis Intervention Conference | September 21-22, 2023 | Kalahari Convention Center |Wisconsin Dells
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Wisconsin Counseling Association Conference - Fall 2023 TBA
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Wisconsin Mental Health and Substance Abuse Annual Conference | October 19-20, 2023 | Kalahari Convention Center | Wisconsin Dells
Nursing
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WIANA—Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists—fall and spring education meetings
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WONL—Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Leaders—spring conference
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MONL—Minnesota Organization of Nurse Leaders—spring conference
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APRN Pharmacology and Clinical Update—annual update
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. 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 message Asst. Director of Graduate Admissions, Cullan Lucas to set up an individual time to chat now!
First Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM
- Click here to join
- Or, copy this URL https://viterbo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rf-2urTwjGNxQdG4DZ_Q1wh12bx9SZXEK
EdD in Ethical Leadership
Join Program Director, Dr. John Robinson from the College of Business, 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.
With virtual sessions on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of everyone month at 3:30 PM, it's never been easier to find out more! Click below to choose your date and register:
"On Demand" Individual Information and Chat Session:
(Via phone or ZOOM)
Request your personal Q&A time with a Viterbo representative:
Cullan Lucas, Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions cblucas@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3031
Sit in on a Class - By Appointment Only
Contact Cullan Lucas, Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions cblucas@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3031
Apply now for 2023
January | May | August
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. Brittany Massengale-Houin |Doctoral and Dr. Cameron Houin | Master's).
Simply click on the day and time below to register.
Counselor Education and Supervision (Ed.D.)
Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling (M.S.)
- Tue. May 30 @ 4:00 p.m. CST
- Tue. June 13 @ 4:00 p.m. CST
- Tue. June 27 @ 4:00 p.m. CST
- Tue. July 11 @ 4:00 p.m. CST
- Tue. July 25 @ 4:00 p.m. CST
- Tue. August 8 @ 4:00 p.m. CST
Schedule a Virtual Individual Admissions Counseling Session
We invite you to reach out at any time to meet (virtually) with your admissions counselor or simply email gradadmissions@viterbo.edu or call 608-796-3028 to schedule a meeting.
Accepting applications for 2023
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
- Coming soon
Special Education Licensure | Master of Arts
Cross-categorical Special Education (1801) | Master of Arts in Education
Coming soon
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
- Coming soon
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 48 credits. Join Professor Scott Michalovic to learn about the Superintendent licensure paths.
Hosted monthly on the third Tuesday of each month
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. John Robinson, 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.
- More dates coming soon
*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.
Regional Information Sessions for Educational Leadership
Meet with us in person at one of Viterbo's regional class locations. The M.A. in Education and Educational Leadership programs are all offered in a blended (classroom and online learning) format across Wisconsin and Iowa. These sessions explore all of the Viterbo University graduate education offerings, whether offered online or in a blended format.
Stay tuned for 2022-2023 sessions at the following locations:
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
- Call 608.796.3028 or email mekellogg@viterbo.edu for an individual counseling session
Cross-categorical Special Education Initial Teacher Licensure sessions
- summer 2023 dates coming soon
Accepting Applications for:
Fall 2023 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:
- Principal Administration License (NEW: Curriculum Leadership admin track option!)
- Master of Arts in Education
- Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching Certificate*
*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: May - July 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
You 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
You choose the best date/time HERE!
[cdpage@viterbo.edu, 515-309-9123 or 888-235-2200]
You may also "visit" one of our summer classes:
Please join us at one of these summer classes:
[Breakfast treats, meet-and-greet, live (F2F) course session, and follow-up conversation(s).]
Wednesday, July 12, 9:15-11:30 a.m.: Cedar Rapids - 4401 6th St. SW
(Grant Wood AEA)
or,
Tuesday, July 25: West Des Moines, 4949 Westown Parkway, Ste. 195
(Viterbo University Iowa Center)
RSVP via email 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!
MSN to DNP paths - January | May | August
BSN to DNP paths - May
Post-Graduate Certificate AGAC-NP - August
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
- Summer dates coming soon
DNP | Post-MSN paths
APRN | Ethical Leadership | Dual DNP & MBA | FNP | AGNP | AGAC-NP
- Summer dates coming soon
Post Graduate Certificate in:
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (for NP graduates)
- Summer dates coming soon
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.
2024 Application Open
Contact Magy @ 608.796.3028 for an update on space availability for Fall 2023
August (Fall)
Apply Now | Contact about Space Available
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 65-credit hour program.
Simply click on the date to register!
- Tuesday, June 6 @ 4:00 p.m. CST
- Tuesday, June 20 @ 4:00 p.m. CST
- Tuesday, July 18 @ 4:00 p.m. CST
- Monday, August 21 @ 4 p.m. CST
- Tuesday, September 19 @ 4 p.m. CST
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.
2023 & 2024 Application Open
Initial RDN path | May (summer - accelerated) | August (fall - extended)
Dual DI & MS | May (summer)
Advanced path for RDNs | January | May | August
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.
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)
- Summer dates to come soon.
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 48 credits. Join Professor Scott Mihalovic to learn about the Superintendent licensure paths.
- Spring Dates Coming Soon
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.
Virtual Chat & Information Sessions coming soon....
2024 Application Opens in August 2023
August (Fall) Start Only
Call 608.796.3028 or email for more information
Lunch and Learn Virtual Session for Pre-Health Advisors and Faculty
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!
- More dates coming soon