IUP Graduate Studies Viewbook

FUTURE INVEST IN YOUR

Build on Your Education With a Graduate Degree From IUP

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

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DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

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MASTER’S PROGRAMS

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Looking to build your career?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, earning a graduate degree improves your earning potential and employment opportunities.

At IUP, you will find students just like you who want more. You’ll work with faculty members who have experience in the field and are ready to help you succeed. Your best interest is their best interest.

Cost is a big deal.

The good news is that this investment doesn’t have to come at a heavy price.

Because IUP is a state-owned school, tuition tends to be less than other universities, and we can help you find scholarships, assistantships, and student loans where possible.

Find an option that

MEETS YOUR NEEDS Every person is unique.

So are their circumstances.

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We know that life gets busy and fitting a graduate degree into your life can be a daunting idea. But at IUP you’ll find the option that keeps you on track.

You can take graduate courses at our main campus in Indiana, our Pittsburgh East location in Monroeville, and in some cases online. We’ll fit into your schedule, not the other way around.

Graduate alumni

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Graduate programs

High school seniors can get a jump on a graduate degree before they even get their diploma. That’s right. The 4+1 program here makes it possible, getting you accepted into a graduate program before you even start college.

Some weekend and evening classes

We also offer early admissions to more than 25 programs for IUP students who are already in college. Start taking graduate classes as a college junior and get a running start on your master’s degree while saving time and money.

And if you’re a veteran, well first of all, thank you for your service. We understand how difficult it can be acclimating to the college life after serving in the military. That’s why you’ll find all kinds of help at IUP, including the Military and Veterans Resource Center. You can even transfer in some of your military training as credits towards your degree. Just ask us how.

Online and hybrid options

“The experiences I had at IUP really shaped me as an individual and a professional. We followed the theory to practice model, which helped bring the curriculum to life. I helped with a research project that led to a grant, developed a first-year residence hall tutoring program, and conducted diversity trainings at 30 different colleges. These experiences greatly prepared me for my career.”

Justin Brown

Student Affairs in Higher Education, MA, 2013 Author, UGH!?! Not Another Diversity Book, Things I Didn’t Tell my Mom in College Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Downingtown Area School District

Your

PROFESSORS AND MENTORS $10.4m

In research grants in 2021-22

Earning—truly earning—that advanced degree means digging into your work.

You need a mentor who will roll up their sleeves and work by your side. You’ll build relationships with our faculty, who take pride in your success. This isn’t about them. It’s about you. It’s about taking the next step, reaching further.

And they’re here to help.

Our students and professors have worked together to:

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• research the role of environmental bacteria in disease, DIFFERENT AGENCIES

Collaborate with IUP faculty members

60+

Fulbright scholars

• build a geographic information system for acid mine drainage remediation planning, • investigate social networking alongside young children, • and much more.

Meanwhile, hands-on practicum experiences are helping our students practice what they learn in businesses all across Pennsylvania and the US. Indiana is in Pennsylvania, but our professors are known around the globe. They’re experts in their fields because they’ve continued to learn. And they are eager to pass along what they know.

“The relationship with my professors was an eye-opening part of earning my graduate degree at IUP. My program was mostly online, so I anticipated a more impersonal environment compared to on-campus programs. Instead, the professors were personally engaged with students, made sure to reach out on a periodic basis, and always made themselves available for questions or assistance.”

Brandon J. Hody, CSP, CHSP

Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences, BS, 2012 Safety Sciences, MS, 2015 Safety and Occupational Health Professional Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

MATCH YOUR FUTURE PROGRAM WITH THE PERFECT LOCATION

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

LOCATIONS LEGEND

I-Indiana

PROGRAM

DEGREE

LOCATION

Academic Advising Certificate

CERT

IO

Administration and Leadership Studies, Nonprofit and Public Sectors

PhD

Applied Archaeology Applied Mathematics

P-Pittsburgh

O-Online

Geography: Geospatial Intelligence Analysis Certificate

CERT

I

I

Health and Physical Education, Adapted Physical Activity

MEd

I

MA

I

IO

I

Health and Physical Education, Community Health

MEd

MS

Health and Physical Education, K-12

MEd

I/Hybrid

Health Services Administration

MS

IPO

Human Resources and Employment Relations

MA

IPO

• Community College Instruction • Data Science

Athletic Training

MS

I

Biology

MS

I

Business

PhD

P

Business Administration

MBA

IO

Literacy

MEd

O/Hybrid

Business Administration, Executive Track

MBA

P

Mathematics Education,

MEd

O

Business, Computers, and Information Technology Certificate

CERT

IO

MA

MA

IP

Music, Education

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

IO

MA

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

CERT

IP

Music, Performance

IO

Clinical Psychology

PsyD

I

Nursing Administration

MS

IO

Counselor Education and Supervision

PhD

IP

Nursing Education

MS

IO

Nursing: Simulation and Technology Certificate

CERT

I

Nursing

PhD

IOP

Nursing DNP to PhD Pathway

PhD

O

Principal Certification

CERT

I O/Hybrid

Public Affairs

MA

I

Reading Specialist Certification

CERT

O/Hybrid

Safety Sciences

MS

O

Safety Sciences

PhD

O

School Counseling

MEd

IP

Criminology

MA

IO

Criminology

PhD

I

Curriculum and Instruction

DEd

IPO

Community College specialization available

Education

MEd

IO

• Administration and Leadership

PreK-12 Principal • Business, Computers, and Information

Technology • Career and Technical Administration • Instruction and Learning

• Public Health Concentration

• Elementary/Middle School • Secondary

Education, Training, and Instructional Technology

MA

IO

School Counseling Certification

CERT

IP

English: Grades 7-12 Certificate

CERT

I

School Psychology

EdS

I

English: Composition and Applied Linguistics

PhD

IO

School Psychology

PhD

I

English: Composition and Literature

MA

I

Sociology

MA

I

English: Literature

MA

I

Special Education

MEd

IO

English: Literature and Criticism

PhD

I

Special Education Certificate

CERT

IO

English: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

MA

I

Speech-Language Pathology

MS

I

Sport Science, Exercise Science Track

MS

MS

I

I

Food and Nutrition Education

MS

I

Food and Nutrition, Dietitian-Nutritionist

MS

IO

Sport Science, Sport Management Track

Geographic Sciences and Planning

MS

I

Sport Science, Sport Studies Track

MS

I

Strategic Communication

MS

I

Student Affairs in Higher Education

MA

I

Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, Post-Master’s Certificate

CERT

O/Hybrid

Supply Chain Management

MBA

I

Vocational Education Certificate

CERT

O

• GIS and Geospatial Sciences • Urban and Environmental Planning

Geography: GIS and Geospatial Techniques Certificate

CERT

I

*For the most current program list, visit IUP.edu/GradPrograms

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BEST COLLEGE FOR YOUR MONEY

Money

TOP 10 ONLINE CRIMINOLOGY MA

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SECOND-RANKED NATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL PROGRAM

Best Counseling Degrees

TOP 20 EXECUTIVE MBA IN THE NATION

Best Master’s Degree

TOP 20 NUTRITION MASTER’S PROGRAM

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CREDENTIALS

Resources and Services For Graduate Students Hawks Q&A Center Pose any question about IUP and get help—online or in-person in the library.

IUP.edu/HawksQA Applied Research Lab The ARL will help you set up surveys and other tools to conduct your research and analyze and visualize complex data sets.

IUP.edu/arl Kathleen Jones Writing Center Writing help to hone your skills: one-on-one tutorials with graduate tutors, graduate-specific writings groups and thesis and dissertation boot camps.

IUP.edu/Writing Center The Libraries More than just books, our libraries offer access to thousands of digital resources, in-person or virtual help with research, and access to the new Graduate Research Room.

IUP.edu/libraries Disability Services Help for every person who wants to succeed.

IUP.edu/DisabilitySupport Counseling Center The counseling center has a variety of services including one-on-one counseling, group sessions, and many online resources.

IUP.edu/CounselingCenter

THAT COUNT

Office of International Education The home for international students and anyone interested in international experiences.

IUP.edu/international

Your introduction to a

LIFELONG NETWORK What you know is important, but who you know often matters just as much.

When you enroll at IUP, you’ll begin building that network with your classmates, colleagues, and professors.

You’ll join a family of more than 150,000 alumni across the globe in every field imaginable. Our graduates work as school counselors, GIS experts, nonprofit leaders, and artists. You can find them at top global companies such as TESLA, NASA, and Coca-Cola, or locally at S&T Bank, UPMC, and everywhere around you.

Making connections with these alumni doesn’t have a price tag. Because of your IUP education, they know what you can do. Plus, our alumni association offers benefits such as career webinars and emergency assistance.

As part of the IUP family, we want to see you succeed, and we’ll do our best to help you along the way.

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Alumni network

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Employers on campus each year

94%

of IUP alumni surveyed rated their decision to attend as good to great

“My graduate degree from IUP taught me so much about myself and how to help others. My professors helped me when I needed it and pushed me to realize my full potential. Since graduating I’ve held multiple jobs in the counseling field, and I felt prepared for all of them. I couldn’t be happier with where I’m at now in my career. This is the job I always dreamed of.”

Holly Jasin, LPC, NCC

Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA, 2012 Licensed Professional Counselor, My Life Counseling, Pittsburgh, PA

FINANCING YOUR JOURNEY $516

Per credit in-state tuition in 2022-23

Earning your graduate degree is an investment.

We’re here to help you afford it.

Graduate Assistantships and Teaching Associates:

Earn a stipend and tuition discount while working in your field.

Scholarships:

$774

Per credit out-of-state tuition in 2022-23

Leverage your academic achievement into financial support.

Federal Work Study and University Employment:

Work up to 25 hours per week during the semester or 40 hours per week outside the semester to support your education.

Other Forms of Financial Assistance:

500+

Find details about loans and other types of financial aid at IUP.edu/FinancialAid.

Assistantship opportunities every year

$5m

To receive federal assistance, you must meet several eligibility requirements That include filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can find it at IUP.edu/FinancialAid or studentloans.gov.

Assistantship and scholarship pool in 2022-23

Need more information?

Talk to the Graduate Admissions Office.

724-357-2222 graduate-admissions@iup.edu IUP.edu/grad

I’M A:

LEARN MORE ABOUT :

WHAT’S NEXT :

WHAT YOU GET :

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

COLLEGE STUDENT

IUP SOPHOMORE

IUP SENIOR

AT ANOTHER COLLEGE

OUR 4+1 PROGRAMS

OUR EARLY ADMISSIONS PROGRAMS

GETTING YOUR APP FEE WAIVED

OUR PROGRAMS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE

IUP.edu/4plus1

IUP.edu/GradEarlyAdmit

IUP.edu/GoForMore

IUP.edu/more

AUTOMATIC ADMISSION AFTER YOU EARN YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE

APPLY TO IUP GRAD SCHOOL IUP.edu/HowToApply

A GRADUATE DEGREE THAT WILL HELP YOU GO FOR MORE!

Get

WORKING PROFESSIONAL

STARTED NOW WHEN YOU ARE READY TO APPLY, VISIT IUP.edu/GradApply Start by creating your admissions profile, which guides you through the online application and payment of your $50 application fee.

Then upload any extra items you need: • Transcripts from degree awarding institutions you’ve attended.

• A goal statement of the reason you want to earn your graduate degree.

• Two letters of recommendation that include your full name and the name of the program to which you’re applying.

OUR ONLINE & EVENING PROGRAMS

Heads-up: Some of our programs require more than these documents. Your online admissions profile will assign those automatically once you’ve paid your application fee.

IUP.edu/GradPrograms

For current IUP undergraduate students: YOU CAN GET YOUR APPLICATION FEE WAIVED. Just enter waiver code GFM on your application.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Graduate Admissions 101 Stright Hall 210 South Tenth Street Indiana, PA 15705 724-357-2222

graduate-admissions@iup.edu IUP.edu/grad