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Be part of a nationally recognized school for education

Founded as a teacher training institution, BGSU continues to lead the way in preparing educators for career advancement with modern skills and expertise for today’s classrooms.

  • Choose from 30+ programs that fit your goals
  • Create inclusive curriculums that empower your students
  • Learn classroom management techniques
  • Enhance cultural competencies
  • Lead a school district with confidence and expertise
  • Advance your technology skills

Built to fit your lifestyle

  • Earn a degree in 24 months or less
  • Learn from anywhere, at your pace
  • Choose from 7- or 15-week online courses
  • Turn your work experience into course credit
  • Access to financial aid and scholarships
  • GMAT/GRE not required
  • Select multiple start dates

30+ education programs, limitless possibilities for your career journey

Graduate Certificates
  • Alternative Resident Educator Certificate
  • Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate
  • Assistive Technology Certificate
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate
  • Building-Level Leadership Certificate
  • Career Technical Workforce Education Certificate (Provisional or Supplemental)
  • College Writing: Theory and Practice Certificate
  • Computer Science Educator Certificate
  • Computer Technology Endorsement Certificate
  • Creative Writing Certificate
  • District-Level Leadership Certificate
  • Early Childhood Ed Gr 4/5 Generalist Endorsement Certificate
  • History for Professionals and Educators Certificate
  • Instructional Design and Technology Certificate
  • Mathematics for Professionals and Educators Certificate
  • Reading Endorsement Certificate
  • Secondary Transition Certificate
  • Spanish for Professionals and Educators Certificate
  • Women's Studies Certificate
Master's Programs
  • Curriculum and Teaching
    • Alternative Resident Educator
    • Career Technical Workforce Education
    • Computer Technology
    • Early Childhood Ed Gr 4/5 Gen
    • Middle Childhood Gen
    • Reading
  • Educational Leadership, M.Ed.
  • English Teaching Specialization
  • English: Individualized Track
  • Instructional Design and Technology
  • Music Education: Teaching Artistry
  • Reading
  • Special Education
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Assistive Technology
    • Autism
    • Secondary Transition
Doctoral Program
  • Leadership Studies, Ph.D.

#1 public university in Ohio for student experience and learning opportunities

The Wall Street Journal, 2024

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At BGSU Online, you’ll earn a degree from a top-ranked university that will move you ahead in your teaching career

Experience the BGSU Online difference

  • Recognized for unparalleled support
  • Guided by a personal advisor
  • Access a 24/7 library of online resources
  • Learn from faculty at a university founded for teachers, just like you
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Why BGSU?

Sixth consecutive year
#1 university in Ohio – big or small, public or private – students would choose again

The Wall Street Journal

BGSU is the only university in Ohio and one of only a handful in the nation to earn the
Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs

One of America's
best colleges

Money Magazine

Both the U.S. News & World Report and the Military Times' Best for Vets rank BGSU as
#1 university in the Midwest for supporting veterans and military students

Let nothing stand in your way

When it comes to your education, we don’t believe in barriers.

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Updated: 09/23/2025 02:50PM