Master’s Programs
Applied Archaeology, MA
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IUP is one of only a few graduate programs focusing on cultural resource management (CRM), and the first program to be listed by the American Cultural Resources Association as a program preparing students well for careers in CRM. With specialties in applied fields like geoarchaeology, forensic archaeology, and heritage preservation, The MA in Applied Archaeology is perfect for working professionals looking to advance their career, as well as recent graduates hoping to begin their career in a field director or supervisory position.
This highly hands-on, 2-year program prepares students to meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior standards to work as professional archaeologists, as well as become Register of Professional Archaeologists certified upon graduation.
Learn More About This ProgramThis program is currently accepting applications for these terms:
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana
Athletic Training, MS
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Our Athletic Training MS program provides a strong foundation for your career through a balance of both classroom and clinical training. Through this program, you’ll prepare to take the Board of Certification exam and enter the field of athletic training.
Students progress through the program in a cohort, completing the program in four full-time semesters and two summers. New students start only in the summer term and need to apply through the Athletic Training CAS application at:
https://atcas.liaisoncas.com/. Current IUP students seeking Graduate Early Admission have the option to apply for admission into the Spring terms.
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Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana
Biology, MS
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This program will give you a variety of research opportunities to enhance your biology knowledge and skills. Choose among four main areas of engagement: ecology and conservation biology, organismal biology and physiology, cell and molecular biology, and science education.
Our accelerated track allows highly motivated IUP undergraduate students to earn their MS degree in one year.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
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Indiana
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) profession is projected to grow by 17 percent within the next 10 years. Our MA in CMHC will help you make an impact in your community, preparing you to work in a variety of settings including mental health centers, drug and alcohol treatment programs, specialized community agencies, rehabilitation programs, correctional institutions, health care settings, non-profit centers, and private practice.
Accredited by CACREP, our 60-credit program is designed for working professionals and allows you to take primarily evening classes in both Indiana and at our Pittsburgh East location. You’ll be prepared to seek state licensure upon graduation and be well-connected with our alumni and other field professionals.
Learn More About This ProgramThis program is currently accepting applications for these terms:
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
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Pittsburgh East, Indiana
Criminology, MA
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The MA in Criminology prepares you for a wide range of careers in the criminal justice system on the federal, state, and local levels, and will position you for leadership roles. Expert faculty, with specializations ranging from cybersecurity and terrorism to juvenile delinquency and victimology, will increase your knowledge and skills in the field of criminology and criminal justice.
The same faculty members teach in both our on-campus and online programs, ensuring personal attention even during distance education. Earn your master's degree in as little as one year through our online program, which has been ranked as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Data Science and Applied Mathematics, MS
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A degree in Data Science and Applied Mathematics prepares students to transform data into meaningful insights and informed decisions. By integrating applied mathematics, statistics, and scientific computing, the program equips students with the skills to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data from diverse sources. Students gain an understanding of how AI works, and experience in developing mathematical models and algorithms, applying machine learning techniques, and creating clear, compelling data visualizations.
With a strong emphasis on real-world applications, graduates are prepared to solve complex problems, communicate findings effectively to varied audiences, and support data-driven decision making across a broad range of fields, including business, healthcare, and engineering.
Courses in the program are offered in a flexible format, where students have the option to attend the physical class or through synchronous video conferencing.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
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Indiana, Online
English/Composition & Literature, MA
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The MA in Composition and Literature is a flexible, hybrid degree (in person or on zoom) that can be completed between 18-24 months. It is a unique program that offers online summer classes to help complete the degree in less time. It is designed for both active professionals such as high school or middle school teachers who wish to further their expertise in both fields and for students in BA programs who wish to enroll in IUP's 4+1 program to complete their master's degree in only one year. Our program provides a broad exposure to scholarship and pedagogy in composition and in literature, enabling you to tailor the degree to fit your needs and interests.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana, Online
Food & Nutrition/Dietitian-Nutritionist, MS
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Accomplish the next step toward becoming a registered dietitian-nutritionist: Complete the two-year, accredited, IUP Dietitian-Nutritionist Program (DNP) through the Department of Allied and Public Health’s Master of Science in Food and Nutrition.
Enrolled students will earn their master’s degree as well as earn eligibility to sit for the national examination for registered dietitian-nutritionists upon successful program completion. Providing over 1,000 hours of experiential learning, graduates will gain entry-level competence and quality experience working with a variety of populations.
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Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Food & Nutrition/Education, MS
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Recently named one of the nation’s top-five online Nutrition programs, the MS in Food and Nutrition is 100% online and can help to advance your career in health, wellness, and beyond. Our Master’s in Food and Nutrition offers the flexibility you need to earn your degree in as little as 16 months, all while tailoring your education to fit your unique background—whether in biology, education, exercise science, journalism, marketing, or other fields.
In the Education Track, you'll explore cutting-edge research and apply evidence-based strategies to promote optimal nutrition for individuals, groups, and communities. Strengthen your expertise in public health and community nutrition to become a leader in food and nutrition policy advocacy.
Shape your future and make a lasting impact on the world’s health—all from the convenience of your own home.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Health & Wellness Education/Adapted Physical Activity, MEd
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Increase your expertise in the field with our Health and Wellness Education master’s degree. Through our program’s flexible options, you can take all online courses and complete a meaningful internship near your hometown.
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Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Health & Wellness Education/Athletic Coaching, MEd
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Increase your expertise in the field with our Health and Wellness Education master’s degree. Through our program’s flexible options, you can take all online courses and complete a meaningful internship near your hometown.
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Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Health & Wellness Education/Community Health, MEd
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Increase your expertise in the field with our Health and Wellness Education master’s degree. Through our program’s flexible options, you can take all online courses and complete a meaningful internship near your hometown.
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Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Health & Wellness Education/Teacher Education, MEd
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Increase your expertise in the field with our Health and Wellness Education master’s degree. Through our program’s flexible hybrid option, you’ll take online classes in the spring and fall and come to campus for two weeks of summer classes.
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Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Health Services Administration, MS
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This one-of-a-kind program blends employment management skills with administrative leadership. It’s neither a health policy, nor a health-care administration program. Instead, it offers a unique combination of health policy, health-care administration, and employment relations all in a single program.
Our virtual classroom technology enables you to attend classes from our main campus in Indiana, satellite campuses around Western Pennsylvania, or from anywhere in the United States. A videoconferencing system ensures that you are closely connected to your classmates and faculty regardless of location.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana, Online
Health Services Administration/Public Health, MS
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Pursue courses designed to provide you with marketable skills in human resources, health care delivery, and health care administration that will lead you into leadership positions in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, insurance companies, health organizations (nonprofit and for-profit), etc.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana, Online
Human Resources & Employment Relations, MA
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This program trains you to enter private and public realm of employment and labor relations. Prepare for a career in human and labor relations, or diversify your expertise with a dual degree.
Our virtual classroom technology enables you to attend classes from our main campus in Indiana, satellite campuses around Western Pennsylvania, or from anywhere in the United States. A videoconferencing system ensures that you are closely connected to your classmates and faculty regardless of location.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana, Online
Information Systems and Management, MS
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The MS in Information Systems and Management (MSISM) is an interdisciplinary degree that equips students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of both information systems (IS) concepts and management principles. The program incorporates courses in computer science, mathematics, and several business disciplines including finance, economics, marketing, and management. The MSISM provides students with knowledge and skills in a marketable combination of information technology, data science, and business management. Graduates of this program will be well equipped to lead IT initiatives, drive innovation, and contribute effectively to organizational success in a variety of industries and contexts. One-year completion is offered with both face-to-face and synchronous online modalities.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana, Online, India - PES University Bangalore
Literacy, MEd
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The Literacy MEd program is designed for educators certified in teaching, who desire graduate studies in reading and literacy theories, research, and instructional practices. This graduate degree is ideal for educators who can demonstrate their ability as scholar-researchers. The online program format provides flexibility and convenience.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Master of Business Administration
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Our MBA, named a Best Value for Your Money program by Money Magazine, is designed for recent graduates along with junior-level executives seeking an advanced master's program to prepare them for a career in business and management. One of less than 5 percent of business schools world-wide accredited by the AACSB, the program enables you to specialize in areas ranging from marketing and finance to human relations and international business.
The MBA is offered on our main campus and online. Full-time students can complete the program in as little as 12 months. Courses are scheduled for both day and night sessions, including a full schedule of course offerings in the summer. Financial aid, in the form of assistantships and international tuition waiver, is available on a competitive basis.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana, Online, India - PES University Bangalore
Master of Business Administration (Arab American University)
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Our MBA, named a Best Value for Your Money program by Money Magazine, is designed for recent graduates along with junior-level executives seeking an advanced master's program to prepare them for a career in business and management. One of less than 5 percent of business schools world-wide accredited by the AACSB, the program enables you to specialize in areas ranging from marketing and finance to human relations and international business.
The MBA is offered on our main campus and online. Full-time students can complete the program in as little as 12 months. Courses are scheduled for both day and night sessions, including a full schedule of course offerings in the summer. Financial aid, in the form of assistantships and international tuition waiver, is available on a competitive basis.
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Fall 2026 - International students
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Arab American University
Master of Business Administration/Business Analytics
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The STEM-approved MBA in Business Analytics is designed to equip students with the tools in the growing field of business analytics in every major industry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and around the world. This MBA provides the broad business functional background as well as in-depth foundation needed to apply data analytics to real-world challenges that business professionals encounter throughout their careers. The program provides practical knowledge of data analytics and an understanding of the application of analytics tools/techniques in the business field that can be leveraged toward career advancement.
Learn More About This ProgramThis program is currently accepting applications for these terms:
Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana, Online, India - PES University Bangalore
Master of Business Administration/Supply Chain Management
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IUP offers this STEM-designated degree to junior and mid-level business executives who are interested in exploring a new career opportunity in the fast paced, ever-expanding field of supply chain management. This program will provide all the necessary tools needed to manage complex supply chains in the manufacturing, distribution, and service industries in PA and all around the world. Graduates will be qualified to perform jobs similar to that of industrial engineers in a variety of positions. This program is offered on our main campus and provide both full-time and part-time schedule options with courses held in the evenings and on weekends. Financial aid, in the form of assistantships and international tuition waiver, is available on a competitive basis.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana, Online, India - PES University Bangalore
Masters in Education/Business Education, MEd
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This program will help prepare you for leadership roles in the classroom and school community while staying vested in your current position. Choose one of four specializations: Instruction and Learning; Special Education; Business Education; or Career and Technical Administration.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Masters in Education/Career & Technical Admin, MEd
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The MEd in Career and Technical Administration is based on standards established by PDE and prepares individuals to assume the role of institutional leader for long-range planning, effectively promoting community involvement, providing for sound business and financial management, and providing facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. A Career and Technical Administrative director creates a climate that allows the management team, faculty, and support staff to function in a self-directed manner and assume responsibility for their actions.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Masters in Education/Instruction & Learning, MEd
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This program will help prepare you for leadership roles in the classroom and school community while staying vested in your current position. Choose one of four specializations: Instruction and Learning; Special Education; Business Education; or Career and Technical Administration.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Masters in Education/Special Education, MEd
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This program will help prepare you for leadership roles in the classroom and school community while staying vested in your current position. You’ll hone your expertise in core classes that focus on vocational preparation, assessment, research, advanced instruction, professional collaboration, and family perspectives.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Masters of Business Administration/BA (Beijing Foreign Studies Univ. Only)
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The STEM-approved MBA in Business Analytics is designed to equip students with the tools in the growing field of business analytics in every major industry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and around the world. This MBA provides the broad business functional background as well as in-depth foundation needed to apply data analytics to real-world challenges that business professionals encounter throughout their careers. The program provides practical knowledge of data analytics and an understanding of the application of analytics tools/techniques in the business field that can be leveraged toward career advancement.
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Fall 2026 - International students
This program is currently offered predominantly at these sites (see the program page for more details):
Beijing, China
Mathematics Education/Elementary/Middle School, MEd
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If you hold a teaching certificate for elementary or middle level, and work as a special education teacher for grades PreK-8, then IUPs online MEd in Mathematics Education with specialization in elementary and middle level mathematics is for you! This popular program meets the credit requirement for Instructional Level II Certification, can be completed entirely online and is designed with flexibility in mind for teachers. The classes in our online program enable you to hold your job while you earn your master’s degree.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Mathematics Education/Math 7-12 Teaching Cert Preparation, MEd
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If you have an undergraduate degree, want to earn your masters degree while working on becoming a grades 7-12 mathematics teacher, then IUPs MEd in Mathematics Education with specialization in Mathematics 7-12 Teacher Certification Preparation is for you! Take online coursework and complete face-to-face school experiences in close proximity to IUP with expert faculty and mentors to prepare for Pennsylvania state certification in grades 7-12 Mathematics Education.
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Summer 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
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Online
Mathematics Education/Secondary, MEd
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If you hold a teaching certificate for secondary, middle level, or work as a special education teacher for grades 6-12, then IUPs online MEd in Mathematics Education with specialization in secondary level mathematics if for you! This popular program meets the credit requirement for Instructional Level II Certification, can be completed entirely online and is designed with flexibility in mind for teachers. The classes in our online program enable you to hold your job while you earn your master’s degree.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Music/Education, MA
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The graduate program in music provides students with opportunities to improve skills as teachers or performers beyond the bachelor's degree, leading to enhanced career opportunities or to doctoral study. The department of Music offers the MA in music with two areas of specialization: Music Education or Performance.
The Music Education specialization offers students a range of experiences in music teaching and learning theory, assessment and improvement of teaching, administration of music programs, and technology applications in music teaching. This degree is designed to meet the needs of practicing teachers and is offered in a low-residency, online, part-time format, with courses online during the fall and spring semesters and two intensive summer sessions on campus.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Music/Performance, MA
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The graduate program in music provides students with opportunities to improve skills as teachers or performers beyond the bachelor's degree, leading to enhanced career opportunities or to doctoral study. The department of Music offers the MA in music with two areas of specialization: Music Education or Performance.
The Music Performance specialization is designed to enhance individual musicianship, technique, and knowledge of a variety of musical styles, with the goal of preparing students for a career in the performing arts. Applicants may choose a principal performing area from conducting, all major instruments, or voice. The choral conducting and wind band conducting tracks are available in the traditional on-campus format or the low-residency online format, which offers private conducting lessons via videoconferencing and several online core courses during the fall and spring semesters.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
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Spring 2027 - International students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana
Nursing, MS
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IUP's fully online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed for working professionals like you, offering the flexibility to balance work, life and learning.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
Public Affairs, MA
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Tailor the MA in Public Affairs to your career goals. At IUP, you can build your MA program to suit your needs by specializing in criminal justice administration, human resources management, local government management, or international development administration. Evening classes accommodate your work schedule, while a multidisciplinary approach with classes offered in fields such as Geography and Criminology increases your range of expertise.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
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Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana
Safety Sciences, MS
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The MS in Safety Sciences will help you transition to a valued advisor to management, particularly if you already possess safety sciences experience and education. Take classes 100% online in fall, spring and summer - ideal for working professionals.
In this program, you will receive personal attention from professors who boast extensive industry experience. The Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Department has over 3,000 alumni; such an expansive alumni base creates many networking opportunities.
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Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
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Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Online
School Counseling, MEd
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Help shape young lives by mastering individual and group counseling methods in our School Counseling MEd program. Your coursework puts you on the path toward seeking state certification as a preK-12 school counselor.
Our 60-credit program, designed for working professionals, is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). You do not need to take the GRE to apply.
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Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
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Pittsburgh East, Indiana
School Psychology, Educational Specialist
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The Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in School Psychology is a three-year, post-baccheloreate program that prepares you to become a certified school psychologist. You will earn your master's degree along the way to completing your EdS.
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Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
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Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
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Indiana
Speech-Language Pathology, MS
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The clinically-balanced MS in Speech-Language Pathology at IUP provides training for all practice settings: neonatal ICUs, schools, outpatient clinics and inpatient hospitals. Why IUP? Small, inclusive cohort of 24 students, scaffolded clinical experiences, one of the first programs in the country to build an acute care simulation lab dedicated to medical speech-language pathology services, second year-internships most anywhere, Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, and high rates of on-time completion, pass rate on the national exam, and employment rate within one year of graduation. View data on
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IUP’s Speech Language Pathology, MS program uses the Centralized Application Service for Communication Science and Disorders programs (
CSDCAS) for our application process. All applicants should submit their applications via
CSDCAS.
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This program is currently accepting applications for these terms:
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2027 - International students
This program is currently offered predominantly at these sites (see the program page for more details):
Indiana
Sport Management, MS
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The Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Management prepares students for leadership careers in the business and management sectors of the sport industry. The program is delivered in a hybrid format that combines face-to-face and online courses, providing the flexibility needed to accommodate both full-time students and working professionals. This blended approach allows students to benefit from in-person engagement, networking, and collaborative learning while taking advantage of the convenience and accessibility of online instruction. The internship component is completed in person, ensuring students gain valuable hands-on professional experience in sport organizations.
The curriculum emphasizes contemporary issues in sport management, including global sport marketing, strategic leadership, sport governance, facility and event operations, coaching, and organizational management. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, applied learning experiences, and internships available throughout the local community and Western Pennsylvania, students develop the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies needed to succeed in a dynamic and evolving industry. Graduates are well prepared for careers with professional and collegiate sport organizations, sport franchises, corporate and community recreation and fitness facilities, governing bodies, event management companies, and a wide range of other sport-related businesses and organizations.
Learn More About This ProgramThis program is currently accepting applications for these terms:
Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
This program is currently offered predominantly at these sites (see the program page for more details):
Indiana
Sport Science/Exercise Science, MS
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The Exercise Science track of our MS in Sport Science prepares you for a variety of careers in allied health, clinical settings, fitness, and sport-specific performance. Students can specialize in clinical exercise physiology or strength and conditioning, depending on their professional interests. Hands-on experience in exercise science and internships at UPMC, Carnegie Mellon University, and Excela Health prepares graduates for their career.
Evening classes during the fall and spring semesters are convenient for working teachers. Graduation from the track prepares you for certification, which can be completed on campus.
Learn More About This ProgramThis program is currently accepting applications for these terms:
Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2027 - International students
Summer 2027 - Domestic students
Spring 2028 - International students
Spring 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Summer 2028 - Domestic students
This program is currently offered predominantly at these sites (see the program page for more details):
Indiana
Sport Science/Strength & Conditioning, MS
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The M.S. Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning concentration is designed to meet the needs of students with a specific interest in becoming a strength and conditioning professional. Students will master the advanced concepts/practical skills necessary for employment in a variety of strength and conditioning settings. Additionally, students will be prepared to work with a variety of athletes as well as tactical personnel such as police, firefighters, EMTs, and military.
Learn More About This ProgramThis program is currently accepting applications for these terms:
Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2028 - International students
Fall 2028 - Domestic students
This program is currently offered predominantly at these sites (see the program page for more details):
Indiana, Online
Student Affairs in Higher Education, MA
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The field of student affairs is vital to higher education in providing the programs and services a college or university needs to assist students in their development.
Coursework and assistantships—held by more than 90 percent of our students—blend academic achievement with real-world responsibilities, fully preparing you for entry-level jobs and beyond, depending on your past experience.
Learn More About This ProgramThis program is currently accepting applications for these terms:
Fall 2026 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - Domestic students
Fall 2027 - International students
This program is currently offered predominantly at these sites (see the program page for more details):
Indiana