Graduate Programs of Study
Whether your career choice is academic or professional, IUP is home to 60 graduate degrees and certifications that will help you reach those goals. From a selection of hybrid and online courses to several convenient campus locations, we offer quality education at a competitive tuition rate. IUP is classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a Doctoral/Research University and is an institution of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
In order to see what degree best suits you, view our graduate programs below or search for a graduate program. Learn more about our admissions process, thesis and dissertation requirements, research opportunities, and more by visiting the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
| Program | College |
|---|---|
| Administration and Leadership Studies (DEd) | Education and Communications |
| Administration and Leadership Studies (PhD) Nonprofit and Public Sectors Also offered at the Dixon Center in Harrisburg, Pa. |
Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Applied Archaeology (MA) | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Applied Mathematics (MS) | Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
| Athletic Training (MS) | Health and Human Services |
| Biology (MS) | Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
| Business (PhD) | Business and Information Technology |
| Business Administration (MBA) Executive Track offered at IUP Pittsburgh East and IUP at Northpointe, Pa. |
Business and Information Technology |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) Also offered at IUP Pittsburgh East |
Education and Communications |
| Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
| Counselor Education and Supervision (PhD) | Education and Communications |
| Criminology (MA) Also offered online |
Health and Human Services |
| Criminology (PhD) | Health and Human Services |
| Curriculum and Instruction (DEd) Offered at main campus, IUP Pittsburgh East, and the Dixon Center in Harrisburg, Pa. |
Education and Communications |
| Dietitian-Nutritionist Program (MS) | Health and Human Services |
| Education (MEd) Specializations in Administration and Leadership Pre-K-12 Principal, Business, Computers, and Information Certificate, and Career and Technical Administration |
Education and Communications |
| Education, Training, and Instructional Technology (MA) | Education and Communications |
| Educational Psychology (MEd) Post-Master’s Certification in School Psychology also available |
Education and Communications |
| English: Composition and Applied Linguistics (PhD) | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| English: Composition and Literature (MA) | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| English: Literature (MA) | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| English: Literature and Criticism (PhD) | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| English: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Food and Nutrition (MS) Online program |
Health and Human Services |
| Geography (MS) Tracks available in Human Geography, Environment/Energy, GIS/Cartography, and Regional Planning |
Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Health and Physical Education (MEd) Tracks available in Adapted Physical Activity, Athletic Coaching, Community Health Education, and K-12 Teacher Education |
Health and Human Services |
| Health Services Administration (MS) Offered online, Indiana, Northpointe, Dixon Center in Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh East |
Health and Human Services |
| Human Resources and Employment Relations (MA) Also offered at IUP Pittsburgh East, IUP at Northpointe, online, and the Dixon Center in Harrisburg, Pa. |
Health and Human Services |
| Literacy (MEd) | Education and Communications |
| Mathematics Education (MEd) Elementary/Middle School Specialization Secondary Specialization |
Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
| Media and Communications Studies (PhD) | Education and Communications |
| Music (MA) | Fine Arts |
| Nursing (DNP to PhD) | Health and Human Services |
| Nursing (MS) Education Track and Administration Track Also offered at Pittsburgh East |
Health and Human Services |
| Nursing (PhD) Offered at Pittsburgh East for Summer 2020 cohort |
Health and Human Services |
| Public Affairs (MA) | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Safety Sciences (MS) Online Program with Summer Workshops |
Health and Human Services |
| Safety Sciences (PhD) Online program |
Health and Human Services |
| School Counseling (MEd) The Professional School Counseling Program (K-12 certification) is also offered at Pittsburgh East |
Education and Communications |
| School Psychology (EdS) | Education and Communications |
| School Psychology (PhD) | Education and Communications |
| Sociology (MA) | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Special Education (MEd) Special Education, MEd and Certification |
Education and Communications |
| Speech-Language Pathology (MS) | Education and Communications |
| Sport Science (MS) Exercise Science Track Sport Management Track Sport Studies Track |
Health and Human Services |
| Strategic Communication (MS) | Education and Communications |
| Student Affairs in Higher Education (MA) | Education and Communications |
| Program | College |
|---|---|
| Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate All classes offered online. |
Education and Communications |
| Academic Advising Certificate | Education and Communications |
| Behavior Analysis Certificate | Education and Communications |
| Business, Computer, and Information Technology Certification | Education and Communications |
| English: 7-12 Teaching Certificate, Post-Baccalaureate | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| English: TESOL Graduate Certificate | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Geospatial Techniques Certificate | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Geospatial Intelligence Analysis, Graduate Certificate | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Nursing: Simulation and Technology Certificate | Health and Human Services |
| Principal Certification | Education and Communications |
| Reading Specialist Certification | Education and Communications |
| School Counseling Certification | Education and Communications |
| Special Education Certification | Education and Communications |
The Arts
Music Performance, MA
Music Education, MA
Business
Business, PhD
Business Administration, MBA
Business Administration, Executive Track, MBA
Health Services Administration, MS
Human Resources and Employment Relations, MA
Sports Science, Sport Management Track, MS
Strategic Communication, MS
Education
Administration and Leadership Studies, DEd
Administration and Leadership Studies, Nonprofit and Public Sectors, PhD
Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
Behavior Analysis Certificate
Business, Computer, and Information Technology Certification
Curriculum and Instruction, DEd
Education, MEd
Education, Training, and Instructional Technology, MA
Educational Psychology, MEd
English: TESOL Graduate Certificate
Health and Physical Education, MEd
Literacy, MEd
Mathematics, Elementary/Middle School Track, MEd
Mathematics, Secondary Track, MEd
Media and Communication Studies, PhD
Music Education, MA
Principal Certification
Reading Specialist Certification
School Counseling, MEd
School Counseling Certification
School Psychology, PhD
School Psychology, EdS
Special Education, MEd
Special Education Certification
Speech Language Pathology, MS
Student Affairs in Higher Education, MA
English and Writing
Composition and Literature, MA
Composition and Applied Linguistics, PhD
Literature, MA
Literature and Criticism, PhD
TESOL, MA
TESOL, Graduate Certificate
Health Sciences and Services
Athletic Training, MS
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA
Clinical Psychology, PsyD
Food and Nutrition, MS
Dietitian-Nutritionist, MS
Health and Physical Education, MEd
Health Services Administration, MS
Nursing Education, MS
Nursing Administration, MS
Nursing: Simulation and Technology Certificate
Nursing, DNP to PhD
Nursing, PhD
Sports Science, Exercise Science, MS
Sports Science, Sport Management Track, MS
Sports Science, Sport Studies, MS
Mathematics and Sciences
Applied Mathematics, MS
Biology, MS
Mathematics Education, MEd
Safety Sciences, MS
Safety Sciences, PhD
Psychology and Counseling
Behavior Analysis Certificate
Counselor Education and Supervision, PhD
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA
Clinical Psychology, PsyD
Educational Psychology, MEd
School Counseling, MEd
School Counseling Certification
School Psychology, PhD
School Psychology, Post-Master's Certification
Supervisor of Pupil Services Certification
Social Sciences
Applied Archaeology, MA
Criminology, MA
Criminology, PhD
Geography, MS
Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Geospatial Techniques Certificate
Public Affairs, MA
Sociology, MA
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