Office of Graduate Studies
Earn your master’s degree or doctorate through Graduate Studies at Indiana State University. You can also pursue a certificate in a concentrated area of study, enroll in professional development courses, or fulfill continuing education requirements.
Welcome to Graduate Studies
Indiana State University offers more than 75 graduate programs in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Technology, and Health and Human Services. The University offers programs that lead to doctoral and master's degrees. Students also can pursue certificates in a concentrated area of study, enroll in professional development courses, and fulfill continuing education requirements.
Programs by College
Graduate programs in the College of Health & Human Services prepare you to deliver advanced medical and health services for people and communities throughout Indiana and the nation. Degrees leading to professional practice designations include master’s and doctoral programs in nursing, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and social work. Other master’s programs include public health, sport management, and kinesiology for coaching or exercise science.
The Bailey College of Engineering & Technology offers dynamic graduate study in the high-demand fields of electronics and computer technology, occupational safety management, career and technical education, and technology management. There are opportunities for graduate research in advanced learning labs, under the mentorship of dedicated faculty mentors.
Graduate programs in the Bayh College of Education prepare you for advanced education careers in teaching, counseling, language pathology, school psychology, and K-12 and higher education administration. Unique learning resources and hands-on programs include mentorship opportunities, field or clinical internships, student-teaching experiences, academic research and conference presentations, and service learning in outreach programs.
Graduate programs in the College of Health & Human Services prepare you to deliver advanced medical and health services for people and communities throughout Indiana and the nation. Degrees leading to professional practice designations include master’s and doctoral programs in nursing, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and social work. Other master’s programs include public health, sport management, and kinesiology for coaching or exercise science.
The Scott College of Business provides exceptional graduate education for business and HR professionals, preparing you for career advancement and success in critical business leadership roles. In the Master of Business Administration and Master of Human Resource Development programs, you will pursue immersive coursework designed around real-world business issues and practices as you build an advanced knowledge base and expand your professional skill sets.
“I was able to take classes during my senior year, so I was already halfway done with my master’s degree by the time I graduated from the bachelor’s program. It was worth it to take the extra classes this year and go the extra mile so I can advance my career even more in technology management.”
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“I believe our commitment to our students permeates everything we do, and current and former students willingly pass that feeling along to their peers who are looking for a program. Our program facilitates attainment of a higher educational degree and career advancement for nurses who may be unable to fit into a traditional graduate program.”
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“Indiana State provided the foundation for me to learn how to build relationships, especially from my professors and the small class sizes. I learned that opportunities don’t automatically come to you. You have to form connections.”
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Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships
Indiana State offers more than 275 assistantships and a variety of fellowship opportunities for graduate students. Scholarships may also be available for specific graduate programs – check with your department for details.
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Contact Us
Office of Graduate Studies
Dr. Kenneth Games, Director
Gillum Hall, Room 240
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Phone: 812-237-3005
Email: ISU-GradInfo@indstate.edu
Graduate Assistantships
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Graduate Assistantships/Fellowships
The University appoints several assistants and fellows through its academic departments. Selection is highly competitive. Students seeking information on the availability of and standards for appointment should contact the appropriate academic department.
In addition, a limited number of assistantships are available elsewhere on campus; open positions are available on the Career Center website under Student Employment.
For further information on standards and requirements for assistantships and fellowships, visit the graduate catalog.
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Graduate Assistantship Work Dates
Graduate Assistants will begin work on Thursday prior to the first day of classes for the semester. Graduate Assistants will work throughout the semester until their last day of work which will be the Friday before Commencement. Summer Graduate Assistants may have altered start and end dates, please contact the supervisor for more information regarding specific summer work dates.
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.