Through flexible online format and personalized support, SBU Online offers the depth of a respected graduate education with the feel of a close, supportive academic community. Across programs, you’ll find practical preparation, personal guidance, and an approach to learning guided by Catholic-Franciscan values that connects professional skill with compassion, ethical judgment, and service.
Online Master's Degree Programs
M.S. Education in Counseling
Let St. Bonaventure turn your passion for helping people into a lifelong rewarding career. Choose a Master of Science in Education (MSED) in either Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling and prepare for the licensed professional counselor exam and beyond.
Through engaging coursework and in-field practice, you’ll help those you counsel overcome personal challenges and accomplish their goals. You will excel as a community leader, advocate, and practitioner who models compassionate service to humanity, fostering the well-being of society.
Online Master of Social Work
Earn your MSW online in a way that fits your life. St. Bonaventure offers one of the fastest, most flexible paths to becoming a licensed social worker—fully online, asynchronous, and supported with field placement—all at an affordable cost.
There are two tracks available for students: The Traditional track is designed for those without their Bachelor of Social Work degree, and the shorter Advanced Standing track is for those who already possess their BSW.
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology
The online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program at St. Bonaventure University (SBU) aims to address barriers in education and the growing need for SLP professionals nationwide.
The online M.S. SLP combines whole‑person care, engaged learning, and Franciscan values to prepare students for meaningful careers serving diverse and underserved communities.
Online Doctorate Degree Programs
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Learn to lead with compassion, ethics, integrity, and a commitment to positive social change through our online doctorate degree in education. Whether you’re in education leadership, education technology, or the public or private sector, our practitioner-focused Ed.D. program equips you to lead the future of education through a solid foundation of research, theory, and practical application.
TOP 8
St. Bonaventure University is ranked by the U.S. News & World Report 2025 as the #8 Best Value School in the North.
15:1
The online programs average a 15:1 faculty to student ratio.
30%
As a military-friendly college, St. Bonaventure University offers a 30% tuition discount to all active military.