virtual graduate school fair

You're invited to join Graduate Admissions on November 18, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom for the 3rd Annual Ball State Virtual Graduate School Fair! Learn more about the amazing opportunities that await you in Ball State’s Graduate School. A Zoom link to join the event is provided upon registration.

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Graduate School Fair Schedule and Details

We are excited you will be joining us for the upcoming Ball State Graduate School Virtual Fair. At the virtual event, you will be able to go between the various Zoom breakout rooms as you choose (similar to tabling at an in-person fair) to learn about your graduate programs of interest. We encourage you to visit as many sessions as your schedule allows.

Note: Participating graduate programs are listed below by the times they will be available. The fair is broken down into two hour sessions: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST) and 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Some programs are participating in both hours while others are only participating in one session. Please note that programs listed under Spotlights will be participating at various 30-minute intervals during the event.

Ball State Online, International Admissions, and Graduate Admissions will be available for application questions throughout the event.

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Are you a mentor, manager, coordinator, organizer, instructor, teacher, or leader? Adult and community education can provide the grounding and practical applications for teaching and learning for adults within many contexts. Come to see how we can enhance your skills and practice by sharing the theories and research for building and implementing educational programs for adults. The master’s in executive development for public service is a one-of-a-kind graduate program that is learner-centered. We build this interdisciplinary program around the education, work experience, and goals of the learners.

The department of biology offers both thesis-based (MS) and non-thesis-based (MA) graduate programs in Biology and Physiology, as well as a graduate certificate in Biotechnology. Students enrolled in the programs can take classes and conduct cutting-edge research in Ball State's new Foundational Sciences Building, which is equipped with state-of-the-art labs, imaging facilities, and an aquatic facility.

Our doctorate of education in higher education includes major concentrations in higher education and in community college leadership. The higher education concentration emphasizes developing skills in higher education administration, organizational and policy development, teaching, curriculum development, and social justice advocacy related to post-secondary institutions. The community college leadership concentration emphasizes developing administrative and teaching skills specifically for community college environments.

Our hybrid doctorate in special education program is perfect for working professionals looking to enhance their careers. We have multiple areas of concentration to suit most interests, including low incidence, high incidence, multi-tier systems of support/response to intervention, emotional/behavioral disorders, policy and administration, and applied behavior analysis. From teacher educator to special education manager to curriculum specialist to director of a treatment center, a doctoral degree in special education will prepare you to serve in an exciting career in which you can lead the educational or behavioral professions through administration, scholarship, and entrepreneurship.

Whether your ultimate goal is conducting research or working with children directly in the schools, Ball State’s nationally accredited and highly ranked Department of Educational Psychology can provide you with the tools you need to build a successful career as a researcher, teacher, school psychologist, professor, counselor, and advocate. Our educational psychology programs provide mentorships, field-based learning experiences, and opportunities to collaborate with nationally recognized scholars on innovative research projects.

  1. Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
  2. Master of Science in Educational Psychology
  3. Master of Science in Quantitative Psychology
  4. Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
  5. Master of Arts/Specialist in Education in School Psychology
  6. Master of Arts in School Counseling
  7. Doctorate in Philosophy in School Psychology

Note: If you are looking for more information on our school psychology and school counseling graduate programs, we encourage you to stop by our colleagues virtual table at this year’s event. Click here for details.

The master of arts/master of science in mathematics degree provides students with a broad graduate-level mathematical background suitable for community college teaching, for pursuing a PhD degree in the mathematical sciences, or for seeking employment in business, industry, or government.

As well-rounded educational experience within a collaborative, mastery-oriented learning atmosphere, the master of arts/master of science in sport and exercise psychology at Ball State University allows students the opportunity to work toward certification as a mental performance consultant and prepares students to be competitive applicants for doctoral programs. We partner with other departments to offer students a well-rounded education and encourage students to be involved in research projects and service work.

The Ball State sport administration graduate program is designed to prepare graduates for a career working in sport at any level. Our comprehensive curriculum allows students to pursue both an applied and theoretical approach to sport. If your goal is to work in sport, or continue your education beyond a master's degree, our program can make it happen

 

Our completely online master of arts in education (MAE) in educational administration and supervision provides you with the preparation to earn a P-12 building-level administration and supervision license (principal’s license).

 

The master of arts in emerging media design and development (EMDD) trains students from all backgrounds to plan, develop, deploy, and test communication designs and storytelling across digital platforms. You’ll graduate as a highly-trained professional in the high-demand fields of strategic communication, user-centered design, user experience research, transmedia storytelling, design thinking, public relations, advertising, healthcare, corporate business, education, and more. EMDD is a project-based program in which students learn new skills in practical, applied settings. In the second year of the program, students earn most of their credit hours working on one large-scale project in collaboration with classmates and an external project partner. Past EMDD students have worked with BSU alums David Letterman and Jim Davis, USA Volleyball, the Vatican, Earth Charter Indiana, Circle of Blue, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and more.

 
We welcome prospective students who would like to learn more about our master of arts in speech-language pathology program. The virtual information session will include an overview of our graduate program, including a sample Plan of Study. We will also provide information on undergraduate pre-requisite courses for those applicants seeking admission to our graduate program without an undergraduate major in speech-language pathology or communication sciences & disorders. We are happy to answer your questions and tell you more about our program and graduate clinical experiences.
If you are interested in a career in Student Affairs, please consider a master of arts in student affairs administration in higher education (SAAHE) at Ball State University. Student Affairs professionals work on college campuses to support the holistic needs and development of college students. The work of Student Affairs professionals is critical in supporting and facilitating student retention and the co-curriculum. Some examples of Student Affairs units on college campuses include housing and residence life, career services, disability services, cultural centers, academic advising, student-athlete support, basic needs security, and health and wellness education.
Biomechanics is the study of movement through understanding the development and control of muscular contractions across a wide range of ages and abilities. Through classwork, research, and clinical experiences, students learn about the mechanical and neuromuscular characteristics of human motion and how to apply it to skill development and injury prevention. We work in tandem with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, and athletes to improve performance, recovery time, and reduce the likelihood of injury.
A master of science in information communication science (online, on-campus) is a degree at the intersection of business, technology, & leadership - No matter your undergraduate degree, this is the place to make sense of our ever-changing technology-driven world, to lead, and push boundaries well into the future. You will develop skills to enhance your technology fluency, leadership, and critical thinking from industry-tested faculty empowering you with confidence to lead organizations of any size. Transform your career with our graduate degree incorporating the latest knowledge in AI, IoT, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Networking, and Cloud-based technologies with transferable leadership skills. This is what digital-age organizations want now and tomorrow, and CICS is the place to learn it.
Urban planners are in the business of making communities more equitable, sustainable, and, frankly, more fun. Think of the places you love to visit: waterfront parks, bike trails, busy city shopping districts, or quaint small towns. Those don't happen by accident. They happen because of urban planners. Our two-year master of urban and regional planning degree will equip you with the skills to enter this exciting field. The jobs are bountiful and varied and students from a wide variety of undergraduate fields succeed in our master's program.
The master of urban design (MUD) is a STEM-designated, one-year, post-professional degree, designed in the theory and practice of public-focused interdisciplinary design for cities, towns, neighborhoods, and places. MUD students don’t just learn about urban design, they do urban design. From the urban design analysis studio, to the capstone project, you will become intimately familiar with a site, its stakeholders, its challenges, and its opportunities, just as you will as a professional Urban Designer.

Our certificate in multi-tier systems of supports (MTSS)/response to intervention (RTI) is designed to provide teachers, school psychologists, and behavioral consultants with the ability to provide early, effective assistance to children who are having difficulty learning. You will learn how to lessen the chance of academic failure and behavioral difficulties through early intervention, skills for frequent progress measurement, and intensive, research-based instructional interventions for children who are having academic or behavioral difficulties. The 15-credit MTSS/RTI graduate certificate gives you the expertise to implement the latest and best practices in special education for determining the ideal instructional methods and placement for a child. The certificate can be incorporated into a master’s program in education. It’s a good choice if you have a teaching license in elementary, secondary, or special education.

  • The master of arts in clinical psychology program is a two-year program designed to prepare students to be competitive candidates for psychology doctoral programs or entry into the workforce by enhancing students’ research skills and offering them a wide range of research experience from assisting faculty researchers to completing their own independent research projects. The program consists of a rigorous combination of classroom and research experiences. GRE Test scores not required. The program provides limited clinical training and does not lead to licensure to practice at the master’s level.
  • The master of arts in psychological science a two-year program designed to prepare students for doctoral programs or employment in research and/or academic-related settings by delving deeper into core psychological domains: Cognition; Personality/Social; Biological; Developmental; Diversity; and by providing extensive training in Research Methods and Statistics.

Develop competencies in culturally relevant and responsive intervention, assessment, consultation, and prevention through course work, clinic- and field-based practica, and an internship through our graduate programs in school psychology and school counseling. We are an inclusive and community-focused program where our students gain extensive, direct, and supervised experience with children and families in school, community, and clinical settings. Our programs are nationally approved through NASP and meets Indiana licensure and national NCSP credentialing requirements.

  1. Master of Arts/Specialist in Education in School Psychology
  2. Master of Arts in School Counseling
  3. Doctorate in Philosophy in School Psychology

Note: If you are looking for more information on our educational psychology graduate programs, we encourage you to stop by our colleagues virtual table at this year’s event. Click here for details.

  • Our master of arts in applied behavior analysis is a 30-credit program offered completely online. You can elect to complete the degree in less than two years. Our degree’s emphasis on autism gives you an advantage in the job market. You’ll take up to three additional courses on autism, which goes above and beyond the Verified Course Sequence (VCS) by ABAI.
  • Our master of arts in special education is nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children, and its applied behavior analysis course sequence is verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Are you a mentor, manager, coordinator, organizer, instructor, teacher, or leader? Adult and community education can provide the grounding and practical applications for teaching and learning for adults within many contexts. Come to see how we can enhance your skills and practice by sharing the theories and research for building and implementing educational programs for adults. The master’s in executive development for public service is a one-of-a-kind graduate program that is learner-centered. We build this interdisciplinary program around the education, work experience, and goals of the learners.

Our hybrid doctorate in special education program is perfect for working professionals looking to enhance their careers. We have multiple areas of concentration to suit most interests, including low incidence, high incidence, multi-tier systems of support/response to intervention, emotional/behavioral disorders, policy and administration, and applied behavior analysis. From teacher educator to special education manager to curriculum specialist to director of a treatment center, a doctoral degree in special education will prepare you to serve in an exciting career in which you can lead the educational or behavioral professions through administration, scholarship, and entrepreneurship.

Whether your ultimate goal is conducting research or working with children directly in the schools, Ball State’s nationally accredited and highly ranked Department of Educational Psychology can provide you with the tools you need to build a successful career as a researcher, teacher, school psychologist, professor, counselor, and advocate. Our educational psychology programs provide mentorships, field-based learning experiences, and opportunities to collaborate with nationally recognized scholars on innovative research projects.

  1. Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
  2. Master of Science in Educational Psychology
  3. Master of Science in Quantitative Psychology
  4. Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
  5. Master of Arts/Specialist in Education in School Psychology
  6. Master of Arts in School Counseling
  7. Doctorate in Philosophy in School Psychology

Note: If you are looking for more information on our school psychology and school counseling graduate programs, we encourage you to stop by our colleagues virtual table at this year’s event. Click here for details.

If you’re ready to take on a new leadership role in your school system but want to do it on your own terms, Ball State University offers you some of the most customizable graduate degrees in elementary education in the nation. Come with questions, we have answers. Chat informally with our program director, Dr. Lisa Hawkins, to learn more about our certificate, masters, EdD and PhD in Elementary Education programs!

As well-rounded educational experience within a collaborative, mastery-oriented learning atmosphere, the master of arts/master of science in sport and exercise psychology at Ball State University allows students the opportunity to work toward certification as a mental performance consultant and prepares students to be competitive applicants for doctoral programs. We partner with other departments to offer students a well-rounded education and encourage students to be involved in research projects and service work.

The master of arts in emerging media design and development (EMDD) trains students from all backgrounds to plan, develop, deploy, and test communication designs and storytelling across digital platforms. You’ll graduate as a highly-trained professional in the high-demand fields of strategic communication, user-centered design, user experience research, transmedia storytelling, design thinking, public relations, advertising, healthcare, corporate business, education, and more. EMDD is a project-based program in which students learn new skills in practical, applied settings. In the second year of the program, students earn most of their credit hours working on one large-scale project in collaboration with classmates and an external project partner. Past EMDD students have worked with BSU alums David Letterman and Jim Davis, USA Volleyball, the Vatican, Earth Charter Indiana, Circle of Blue, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and more.

 
We welcome prospective students who would like to learn more about our master of arts in speech-language pathology program. The virtual information session will include an overview of our graduate program, including a sample Plan of Study. We will also provide information on undergraduate pre-requisite courses for those applicants seeking admission to our graduate program without an undergraduate major in speech-language pathology or communication sciences & disorders. We are happy to answer your questions and tell you more about our program and graduate clinical experiences.
Biomechanics is the study of movement through understanding the development and control of muscular contractions across a wide range of ages and abilities. Through classwork, research, and clinical experiences, students learn about the mechanical and neuromuscular characteristics of human motion and how to apply it to skill development and injury prevention. We work in tandem with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, and athletes to improve performance, recovery time, and reduce the likelihood of injury.
A master of science in information communication science (online, on-campus) is a degree at the intersection of business, technology, & leadership - No matter your undergraduate degree, this is the place to make sense of our ever-changing technology-driven world, to lead, and push boundaries well into the future. You will develop skills to enhance your technology fluency, leadership, and critical thinking from industry-tested faculty empowering you with confidence to lead organizations of any size. Transform your career with our graduate degree incorporating the latest knowledge in AI, IoT, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Networking, and Cloud-based technologies with transferable leadership skills. This is what digital-age organizations want now and tomorrow, and CICS is the place to learn it.
Urban planners are in the business of making communities more equitable, sustainable, and, frankly, more fun. Think of the places you love to visit: waterfront parks, bike trails, busy city shopping districts, or quaint small towns. Those don't happen by accident. They happen because of urban planners. Our two-year master of urban and regional planning degree will equip you with the skills to enter this exciting field. The jobs are bountiful and varied and students from a wide variety of undergraduate fields succeed in our master's program.

Our certificate in multi-tier systems of supports (MTSS)/response to intervention (RTI) is designed to provide teachers, school psychologists, and behavioral consultants with the ability to provide early, effective assistance to children who are having difficulty learning. You will learn how to lessen the chance of academic failure and behavioral difficulties through early intervention, skills for frequent progress measurement, and intensive, research-based instructional interventions for children who are having academic or behavioral difficulties. The 15-credit MTSS/RTI graduate certificate gives you the expertise to implement the latest and best practices in special education for determining the ideal instructional methods and placement for a child. The certificate can be incorporated into a master’s program in education. It’s a good choice if you have a teaching license in elementary, secondary, or special education.

  • The master of arts in clinical psychology program is a two-year program designed to prepare students to be competitive candidates for psychology doctoral programs or entry into the workforce by enhancing students’ research skills and offering them a wide range of research experience from assisting faculty researchers to completing their own independent research projects. The program consists of a rigorous combination of classroom and research experiences. GRE Test scores not required. The program provides limited clinical training and does not lead to licensure to practice at the master’s level.
  • The master of arts in psychological science a two-year program designed to prepare students for doctoral programs or employment in research and/or academic-related settings by delving deeper into core psychological domains: Cognition; Personality/Social; Biological; Developmental; Diversity; and by providing extensive training in Research Methods and Statistics.

Develop competencies in culturally relevant and responsive intervention, assessment, consultation, and prevention through course work, clinic- and field-based practica, and an internship through our graduate programs in school psychology and school counseling. We are an inclusive and community-focused program where our students gain extensive, direct, and supervised experience with children and families in school, community, and clinical settings. Our programs are nationally approved through NASP and meets Indiana licensure and national NCSP credentialing requirements.

  1. Master of Arts/Specialist in Education in School Psychology
  2. Master of Arts in School Counseling
  3. Doctorate in Philosophy in School Psychology

Note: If you are looking for more information on our educational psychology graduate programs, we encourage you to stop by our colleagues virtual table at this year’s event. Click here for details.

11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Counseling Graduate Programs

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Master of Arts in Actuarial Science

  • The master of arts in actuarial science provides training for careers that involve analyzing and solving financial, business, and social problems related to economic risk. The program includes course work that prepares students for the professional examinations given by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society.

12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Master of Arts in Mathematics Education

  • The master of arts in mathematics education provides opportunities for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers to examine various issues related to the teaching and learning of mathematics while continuing to develop their own mathematical content knowledge.

Master of Arts in Foundational Mathematics Teaching in the Community College

12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Master of Architecture

  • Come learn about the award-winning, nationally accredited master of architecture (M.Arch) program at the R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning. We offer two tracks for completing the M.Arch degree: Track 1 is a two-year curriculum path for students with an undergraduate, pre-professional degree in architecture. Track 2 is a three-year curriculum path for students with any undergraduate degree wishing to pursue a master's degree in architecture. Our unique program provides the opportunity to live, work, and learn in two contrasting cities - Indianapolis, the vibrant urban capitol of Indiana, and Muncie, a small middle-American city.

12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Master of Arts/Master of Science in Statistics

  • The master of arts/master of science in statistics provides students with the background suitable for employment as a statistician in business, industry, or government. The degree also provides suitable preparation for pursuing a PhD degree in statistics.