Indiana Masters in Education Programs

Anderson University’s School of Education is soon to begin offering graduate level degree programs for educators. Until then, the only Master’s level degree programs offered of interest to educators are the Master of Music Education program, the Master of Theological Studies program, the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program, and Master of Arts in Intercultural Service.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

1100 East Fifth Street
Anderson, IN 46012
(800) 428-6414

Ball State University offers a long list of Master’s programs applicable to educators in almost all fields of study. The school offers Master of Arts in Education programs in Educational Administration and Supervision, Elementary Education, and Physics.

Ball State offers numerous Master of Arts programs for educators including programs in the following specializations:

• Adult and Community Education
• Anthropology
• Applied Behavior Analysis with Emphasis in Autism
• Applied Gerontology
• Biology
• Business Education
• Career and Technical Education
• Chemistry
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive and Social Processes
• Communication Studies
• Curriculum and Educational Technology
• Educational Psychology
• English
• Family and Consumer Science
• General Science
• Geology
• History
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Education
• Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• Physical Education (Concentrations available in Coaching, Sports Administration, and Sport and Exercise Psychology)
• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Physics
• Physiology
• Political Science
• School Counseling
• School Psychology
• Science Education
• Secondary Education
• Social Psychology
• Sociology
• Special Education (Concentrations available in Deaf Education, Mild Interventions, Severe/Intense Interventions, Early Childhood Special Education, Visual Impairment, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, and Director of Special Education/Exceptional Needs)
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Sports Performance
• Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Technology Education

They offer Master of Science programs for educators in the following areas of study:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Computer Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Geography
• Geology
• Historic Preservation
• Information and Communication Sciences
• Mathematics
• Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• Physics
• Physiology
• Sports Performance

Additionally, Ball State University offers a Master of Fine Art in Art program as well as a Master of Music program.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Rehabilitation Education
Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Teachers College (TC)
Room 1008
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-5251

Bethel College offers a few Master’s degree programs for educators. They offer a Master of Arts in Teaching program for those with a non-teaching Bachelor’s degree who have been practicing in their degree field but who seek to move into a teaching career. The program leads to initial teacher certification.

Bethel also offers several Master of Education programs in the following specializations:

• Literacy
• School Leadership
• Generalist
• School Building Principal

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

1001 Bethel Circle
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(866) 449-3291

Students at Butler University can choose from several Master’s level programs for educators and administrators.

The College of Education at Butler offers three graduate programs for educators. They offer a Master of Science in School Counseling as well as a Master of Science in Education with two options for specializations: Educational Administration and Effective Teaching and Leadership.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers Master of Arts programs in English and History. They also offer a Master of Fine Arts degree program in Creative Writing.

The Jordan College of the Arts offers a Master of Music program in several specialty areas including:

• Composition
• Music Education
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Performance
• Piano Pedagogy

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Jordan Hall, #185
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(888) 940-8100

Educators can choose from a wide variety of Master’s programs at Indiana State University.

The Bayh College of Education at Indiana State University offers Master of Education programs in several areas of study: Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, School Administration and Supervision, and School Counseling.

The College of Education offers Master of Science programs in several specializations including:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Communication Disorders – Speech-Language Pathology
• Educational Technology
• Special Education
• Student Affairs and Higher Education

They also offer a Master of Arts degree program in Communication Disorders – Speech-Language Pathology.

Other colleges and schools within Indiana State University offer additional Master’s programs of interest to teachers, administrators, and other educators. Some of those programs include Master of Arts programs in the following specialties:

• Art (Studio)
• Communication
• English
• History
• Linguistics/Teaching English as a Second Language/Cross-Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Physical Education (Concentrations available in Coaching and Exercise Science)
• Psychology

Many Master of Science degrees can also be earned by those in the education field to advance their careers. Some of those programs include:

• Athletic Training
• Biology (Concentrations available in Ecology, Microbiology, and Physiology)
• Career and Technical Education
• Computer Science
• Earth and Quaternary Sciences
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• History
• Human Resource Development for Higher Education and Industry
• Mathematics
• Physical Education (Concentrations available in Coaching and Exercise Science)
• Psychology
• Recreation and Sports Management

Additionally, Illinois State offers a Master of Fine Arts with concentrations available in Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, painting, photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture as well as a Master of Music program with concentrations in Conducting, Music Education, and Music Performance.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

401 North 7th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47809
(812) 237-2888

Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne offers many interesting and useful Master’s programs applicable to professional educators. For those with non-teaching Bachelor’s degrees who wish to become a teacher, they offer Master of Arts in Teaching programs in the specialization areas of English and Mathematics.

They offer several Master of Science in Education programs in the following specializations:

• Counselor Education (Concentrations in Agency/Marriage and Family Counseling as well as School Counseling)
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Leadership
• Elementary Education
• Special Education (Concentration available in Mild Intervention)
• Secondary Education

The university offers Master of Science programs in the following specialties that can be applicable to educators:

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Human Resources
• Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Master of Arts programs offered include the following specializations: English, Professional Communication, Sociological Practice, and Technology. The university also offers a Master of Liberal Studies program and a Master of Social Work program.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Education Office
2101 East Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 481-6441

Indiana University at Bloomington/Indianapolis offers educators many options when it comes to earning a Master’s degree in their field. Not only does the School of Education offer such degrees, but also other colleges and schools within the Indiana University.

The School of Education offers quite a selection of Master’s programs itself beginning with its Master of Science in Education programs in the following specializations:

• Art Education
• Counseling and Counselor Education
• Elementary Education (Concentration available in Early Child Education)
• Educational Leadership (Concentrations available in K-12 Principal Leadership, Teacher Leadership, and Urban Principal)
• Learning and Developmental Sciences (Concentrations available in Educational Psychology, Inquiry Methodology, and Learning Sciences)
• Higher Education and Student Affairs
• International and Comparative Education
• History and Philosophy of Education
• Instructional Systems Technology
• Language Education
• Science and Environmental Education
• Secondary Education
• Social Studies
• Special Education

It also offers a Master of Science in Adult Education.

Other colleges and schools with Indiana University Bloomington offer degrees for educators as well. Some of those degrees offered are Master of Arts programs in the following specializations:

• Anthropology
• Creative Writing
• Economics
• English
• French
• Geography
• Greek
• History
• History of Art
• History and Philosophy of Science
• Italian
• Latin
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Portuguese
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Speech and Hearing Sciences
• Speech and Language Pathology
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Applied Linguistics

They also offer Master of Science programs. The following specializations are a sample of some that might be applicable to educators:

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Kinesiology
• Environmental Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Geography
• Music Education
• Physics
• Recreation Administration
• Recreational Sports Administration
• School and College Health Education
• Zoology

They also offer a Master of Music Education program.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

201 North Rose Avenue
Room 4210
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 856-8504

Indiana University East offers a single Master’s program for educators. They offer a Master of Science in Education program.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Whitewater Hall #151
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-8208

Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Education offers educators the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Education degree. They also offer a Master of Arts in Liberal studies.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

2300 South Washington Street
Kokomo, IN 46904
(765) 453-2000

Indiana University Northwest offers a few Master’s programs for teachers, educators, and administrators. The School of Education offers three Master of Science programs. The three specializations for which they are offered are Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a master of Liberal Studies as well as a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling with specialization in Drug and Alcohol Counseling.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Hawthorn Hall, Room 354
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6689

Indiana University South Bend offers several degree programs for educators.

The School of Education offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education for those individuals who already hold a Bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial P-12 special education (mild interventions) licensure. The school also offers Master of Science in Education programs in the following specializations:

• Counseling and Human Services
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education

Additionally, students can earn a Master of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education Leadership.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers several degrees of interest to teachers and other educators. They offer a Master of Arts in English, a Master of Liberal Studies, and a Master of Public Affairs (concentrations available in Health Systems Administration and Policy, Governmental Administration and Policy, and Non-Profit Administration and Policy.

Raclin School of the Arts offers a Master of Music program with concentrations available in Performance, Composition, and Studio Teaching.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

1700 Mishawaka Avenue
PO Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634
(574) 520-IUSB

Indiana University Southeast offers several Master’s level degree programs for educators. The School of Education offers Master of Science in Education programs in Elementary Education and Secondary Education. Additionally, the school offer a Master’s degree in School Counseling. The university also offers a Master of Liberal Studies program.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Hillside Hall, Room #0020
4201 Grant Line Road
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 941-2667

Indiana Wesleyan University’s School of Teacher Education offers educators a Master of Education in Teacher Leadership degree program with specializations available in Exceptional Learners, High Ability, Curriculum and Instruction, English Language Learners, and Principal Leadership.

Other schools and colleges within Indiana Wesleyan offers additional degree programs for educators. A Master of Arts in Counseling is offered with specializations in Addictions Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy, School Counseling, and Student Development Counseling and Administration.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

4201 South Washington Street
Marion, IN 46953
(866) 468-6498

Teachers, administrators, and other educators will find many Master’s level programs at Purdue University designed for them. The College of Education at Purdue offers numerous Master of Science in Education degree programs in the following specialty areas:

• Agricultural and Extension Education
• Career and Technical Education
• Cultural Foundations
• Curriculum Studies
• Education for Work and Community
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Psychology
• English Education
• Family and Consumer Science
• Gifted Education
• Learning Design and Technology
• Literacy and Language Education
• Mathematics Education
• School Counseling
• Science Education (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Elementary Science Education, Geoenvironmental Science, and Physics)
• Social Studies
• Special Education
• Technology Education

They also offer a Master of Arts in Art Education.

Many other programs of interest to educators are offered by the other colleges within Purdue’s main campus. Some of those programs include Master of Arts programs with the following specializations:

• American Studies
• Comparative Literature
• English (Concentrations available in English Language and Linguistics, Second Language Studies/ESL, Rhetoric and Composition, Theory and Cultural Studies, and Literary Studies)
• History
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Spanish
• Philosophy
• Political Sciences (Concentrations available in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Public Policy)

Other Master of Science programs are also offered in which educators might find an interest including:

• Agricultural Economics
• Animal Sciences
• Anthropology
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Sciences
• Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
• Health and Kinesiology (Concentrations available in Athletic Training Education Administration, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Health Education, History and Philosophy of Sports, Motor Control and Development, Physical Education Teacher Education, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Recreation and Sports Management)
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Sociology
• Speech Science
• Technology Innovation
• Technology Leadership

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(765) 494-2341

Purdue University Calumet offers many educator graduate programs appropriate for teachers, administrators, and other educators. The degrees offered fall into two groups: Master of Arts and Master of Science.

The School of Education offers Master of Science in Education degree programs in the following specializations.

• Educational Administration
• School Counseling
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Human Services Counseling
• Special Education
• Instructional Technology (Concentrations available in Instructional Technology and Instructional Design)

Many other schools and departments within Purdue University Calumet also offer degrees for educators. The following Master of Science programs are available:

• Child Development and Family Studies
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Biology (Concentration available in Biotechnology)
• Biology Teaching
• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Technology
• Technology Online (Concentration available in Leadership and Management)
• Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization

Additional educator-related degree programs are offered leading to a Master of Art in the following specializations: Communications, English, and History.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Byte Annex, Room #170C
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
(219)989-2335

Several Master’s degrees for educators can be earned at University of Indianapolis. The School of Education offers a Master of Arts in Teaching program for those with non-teaching Bachelor’s degrees who are seeking initial certification as a teacher.

They also offer programs suitable for professional educators and administrators. They offer Master of Arts programs in Curriculum and Instruction as well as Educational Leadership.

Other educator-related Master’s programs are offered by UIndy. They include Master of Arts programs in the following specializations:

• Arts
• Clinical Psychology
• English
• History
• Mental Health Counseling
• Applied Sociology

The following Master of Science programs are also suitable for certain educators:

• Anthropology
• Gerontology
• Human Biology
• Strategic Leadership & Design
• Sport Management

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

1400 East Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 788-2113

University of Saint Francis offers several Master’s programs for educators. The College of Education offers Master of Education programs in the following specializations:

• Elementary Education K-9
• Secondary Education 6-12 (Concentrations available in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science/Biology, and Social Science/History)
• Special Education
• Visual Arts

They also offer Master of Science in Education programs in Educational Leadership, Reading, and Teaching and Learning.

Other colleges and schools at Saint Francis also offer Master’s programs of use to educators. They offer a Master of Science in Training Development degree (concentrations available in Management, Health Services, and Business Administration). They also offer a Master of Social Work program.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(800) 735-7500

University of Southern Indiana’s Pott College of Science and Engineering offers several Master’s programs for teachers and other educators. They include Master of Science in Education programs in the following specializations

• Elementary Education
• Kinesiology, Health, and Sport
• Litercy
• Mathematics
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• Technology
• Leadership

The university also offers Master of Arts programs in Communication and Liberal Arts as well as a Master of Social Work program.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 465-7024

Valparaiso University offers numerous Master’s degree programs for educators. The university offers a Master of Education program leading to initial licensure as an Illinois teach for those with non-teaching undergraduate degrees. There are three main specializations offered under the program: Early Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Education, and Secondary Education. One additional specialization leads to initial licensure for teaching Chinese.

They also offer Master of Education programs to professional educators in the following specializations:

• School Counseling
• School Psychology
• Educational and Psychological Foundations
• Instructional Leadership
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Valparaiso offers several Master of Arts in Liberal Studies programs. Specialty areas in which this degree is offered are:

• English
• Gerontology
• History
• Humane Education
• Human Behavior and Society
• Theology
• Theology and Ministry

They also offer the follow Master of Arts programs suitable for educators:

• Computational Science
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Chinese Studies
• English Studies and Communication
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Arts and Entertainment Leadership
• Comparative Global Inquiry
• Information Technology
• International Economics and Finance
• Sports Administration
• Sports Media

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

1700 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-5313