Partner Universities
Respected Partners in Education
Canter has partnered with a select group of highly respected, accredited universities to provide distance-learning graduate courses for teachers nationwide. These universities are recognized as leading institutions in their regions. Many have been identified by U.S. News & World Report, and most have received accreditation through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Through these partnerships, you gain practical strategies in a convenient distance-learning format while earning graduate credit to help advance your career.
Select Your State
In reviewing the partner universities below, please note that the state in which you teach determines which university and courses are available to you.
Find a Course
Choose from more than 25 graduate courses. Use the Course Finder to find the courses that best fit your needs.
Walden University
Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership supports the needs of educators at all levels and at every stage of their careers, including new and veteran classroom teachers, faculty and administrators, and career-changers interested in teaching. The college is home to more than 37,000 students and alumni.
Accreditation
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.
Available States:
All 50 states and District of Columbia
Andrews University
Founded in 1874, Andrews University is included among the top 100 private colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Battle Creek, Michigan-based university is also included among the publication’s top 10 most diverse universities. The mission of the university’s teacher preparation programs is to support teachers to be competent, compassionate, and committed.
Accreditation
Andrews University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Andrews University’s School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org; 1-202-466-7496.
Available States:
NE, OH, OR
Cardinal Stritch University
Cardinal Stritch University, founded in 1937 and located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an independent institution of higher education rooted in the liberal arts. The university’s College of Education and Leadership prepares more new teachers and administrators than any other private college in Wisconsin.
Accreditation
Cardinal Stritch University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Stritch's College of Education and Leadership is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org; 1-202-466-7496.
Available State:
WI
Indiana Wesleyan University
Founded in 1920 as a small liberal arts college, Indiana Wesleyan University has grown to become the largest and fastest-growing private university in Indiana. Through its College of Adult and Professional Studies, the university seeks to develop teachers, administrators, and other school personnel in character, scholarship, and leadership.
Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Indiana Wesleyan’s education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org; 1-202-466-7496.
Available States:
IN, NY, PA
Marygrove College
Known for excellence in teacher education since 1927, Marygrove College, located in Detroit, Michigan, has been a pioneer in offering convenient and practical courses. With more than 22,000 graduates, Marygrove College has an excellent reputation among educators.
Michigan Teachers: If you hold a provisional teaching certificate, read more about Planned Programs for Teacher Recertification.
Accreditation
Marygrove College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.
Available States:
MI, NJ
Olivet Nazarene University
Founded in 1907 in Bourbonnais, Illinois, Olivet Nazarene University is an accredited liberal arts university that is ranked among the top 70 universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. The university’s education programs are designed to give men and women the knowledge they need to make a difference in the life of every K—12 student.
Accreditation
Olivet Nazarene University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Its School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org; 1-202-466-7496.
Available States:
IL
University of New England
The University of New England (UNE) is an independent university that has been ranked one of the best universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. The university’s mission is to provide a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service.
Accreditation
The University of New England is accredited by the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
(NEASC), www.neasc.org; 1-781-271-0022.
Available States:
CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT