STORM LAKE, IOWA (October 18, 2023) — Buena Vista University (BVU) is proud to announce that its Master of Education in Special Education program has been named one of the Best Master’s in Special Education Online Programs of 2023 by Forbes.
The Forbes ranking, which featured ten programs, is based on a variety of factors, including student outcomes, affordability, flexibility, and academic quality. Among the list of programs, BVU’s Master of Education in Special Education offers the most affordable pricing at $285 per-credit-hour and is the only Iowa school to be recognized.
“We are thrilled to receive this recognition from Forbes,” said Dr Brittany Garling, Dean of BVU’s School of Education. “We are proud of this program, its flexibility, affordability, and our faculty members who are dedicated to helping our students develop the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive impact in the lives of their students."
The fully online two-year Master of Education program is designed to provide current teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to be effective educators in the field of special education. Students have the option to choose among four concentrations and upon completion of the program, earn a special education-consultant endorsement alongside their Master’s degree. BVU is one of only a few schools that offers all three strategist special education tracks at a graduate level online.
“BVU has a strong reputation in Iowa as a leader in special education and it is exciting to see this reputation grow,’ said Dr Karin Strohmyer, Professor of Education. “Our faculty work hard to ensure that students are ready to serve as critical thinkers and leaders no matter where they teach. The fact that we can do all of this at such an affordable rate speaks volumes about our commitment to service professions.”
BVU’s MEd in Special Education program was also recognized by OnlineU as the 2023 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Special Education program.
For more information about BVU's Master of Education programs, go to bvu.edu/masters-ed.
About Buena Vista University
Buena Vista University is where students dream, build, and innovate. As the region’s leader in rural education and innovation, we provide students with a variety of undergraduate- and graduate-degree pathways. Our residential campus located on the beautiful shores of Storm Lake hosts students in a variety of in-demand majors, taking concepts from state-of-the-art classrooms and labs to real-world applications throughout the US and across the globe. Our convenient online undergraduate and graduate programs provide educational advancement opportunities that are designed to fit anyone's busy schedule. At Buena Vista University, we possess an innate instinct to build. It’s rooted in our identity as Beavers and in our belief that we can and should better the world around us. Visit bvu.edu for more.
