School Details
Ball State University originated as a teacher’s college in Muncie, Indiana, in the early twentieth century. by the 1960s, the college began to expand increasing enrollment and degree programs. By 1965, Indiana’s general assembly awarded the college university status. Today, Ball State awards Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees. For adult learners and students requiring added flexibility, Ball State University offers online degree and certificate programs. A wide range of online graduate programs extends from certificates and specialist degrees to Master’s and Doctorate programs.
Ball State offers various delivery methods of instruction to best accommodate the different lifestyles of learners. Students can choose the traditional on-campus class format or attend classes at off-campus locations in Indianapolis and Fishers, Indiana. In addition, online classes are delivered in two formats: Asynchronous courses engage students via email, discussion boards, file sharing, chats, Web page posting, and sometimes by phone; web conferencing via streamed video requires attendance at designated times.
Accreditation & Licensing
Ball State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Art & Liberal Arts
The Associate in Arts in General Arts is an online liberal arts degree from Ball State University. This program provides a great introduction to a general collegiate education. You will be able to take a wide variety of courses from nearly every area of interest, allowing you to learn which area you may wish to focus on in the future. In addition, the liberal arts degree requires courses that are also core curriculum required courses, which is beneficial for students who decide to pursue bachelor’s degrees. Many of the credits earned can be applied toward the requirements of a bachelor’s degree, saving time and money while giving students a head start.
Courses may include:
- English Composition
- Fundamentals of Public Communication
- General Physics
- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Introduction to Art
The Bachelor of General Studies from Ball State University is an online liberal arts degree. With this program, students will earn their degree through various core curriculum courses and then have the option of choosing two minors to complete the program. This offers a great deal of flexibility for students, as does the online options. You can complete your coursework when and where you want so that you can meet your goals while still living your life. The curriculum provides the fundamentals of a well-rounded education that is needed to meet the broad responsibilities of citizenship in a free society.
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In this online media and design degree program, students study advanced media technology and digital storytelling techniques for visual reporting. This benefits experienced journalists, new media professionals, and those in between who can use emerging media and visual reporting to help further their careers. This is an exclusively online program and some of the courses taken may apply toward a master’s degree in journalism.
The following courses are offered:
- Introduction to Visual Reporting
- Digital Media Boot Camp
- Visual Storytelling
- Emerging Technologies
- Social and Cross-Media Storytelling
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An online Graduate Certificate in Journalism is available from Ball State University with a concentration in Literary Journalism. You will study communication theory, reporting and research methods, and literary journalism in this online liberal arts degree. This is a professional-based program designed to provide the innovative nonfiction skills required of today’s journalists. This exclusively online program also prepares future journalists for successful careers.
Students will complete these courses:
- Studies in Journalism and Communication Theory
- Seminar in Literary Journalism
- Writing Literary Journalism
- Reporting and Research Methods
- Special Topics: Storytelling
The online Graduate Certificate in Planning & Design of Healthcare Environments is a liberal arts degree and multidisciplinary program designed to introduce students to research in facility design. This program provides you with the expertise, knowledge, and tools you will need to effectively design, manage, and evaluate such spaces. Students gain knowledge in interior design that allows them to design healthcare facilities that have positive impacts on the lives of patients, families, and healthcare workers by providing the needed amenities and comforts.
Courses also cover:
- All sections of the EDAC exam
- Health Science and the Behavioral Sciences
- Ethical and Cultural Issues
- Evidence-Based Practice
Choose from a Master of Arts or Master of Science online Interior Design degree and hone your creative processes as your prepare for a career as a professional interior designer. Your practical skills will be complemented with design theory, critical thinking skills, and other knowledge that will help you continue to grow and evolve as the needs of the global populations change. While emphasizing research and theory, the curriculum also covers environmental psychology, graphic communication skills, and design for ergonomic, accessibility, functional, and cultural needs.
Graduates are able to:
- Research and identify clients’ need as related to behavioral settings, proxemics, density and crowding, personal space, and territory
- Demonstrate graphic communication skills
- Integrate various approaches and articulations of creative and critical thinking through the study of innovative design methodologies, scholarly design articles related to social, cultural, and economic developments over time, and works of key practitioners, theorists, and critics
- Use creative expression and intellectual leadership along with professional standards and ethical procedures
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Ball State University allows students to earn journalism degrees online through the Master of Arts in Journalism program. With this liberal arts degree, journalists learn to excel as writers, critical thinkers, and strategists. You will have the opportunity to take courses and learn from a faculty dedicated to helping students become better reporters and storytellers with an expertise in media analytics. In addition, you will learn in-depth knowledge of the media industry. Courses cover data journalism, content strategy, media analytics, data visualizations, research, and literary journalism.
Students can choose from the following specializations:
- Reporting and Storytelling
- Media Analytics and Management
In support of the development of K-12 music educators, Ball State provides a Master of Music / Music Education. This online music master’s degree also provides a quality foundation for those furthering their training with a doctoral degree program.
Designed for working educators, this online STEAM education program provides advanced knowledge and skills to help you inspire your students. Students must have two years experience teaching music in a K-12 school.
As a national leader in music education, Ball State strives to deliver rigorous course offerings in this online music education degree. Students have a choice in the type of capstone experience they complete. Options include:
- Thesis
- Creative project
- Research paper
- Cognate (six credit hours in a focus area)
Business
Ball State University offers an online Bachelor of Business Administration degree. This program covers a variety of business disciplines such as finance, accounting, management, operations, and more.
If you are a working adult juggling your academic, professional and familial commitments, this program can be a good choice for you. Classes are held asynchronously, which means that you can study on your own schedule.
In this program, you will learn effective oral and written communication skills, as well as how to collaborate meaningfully with your colleagues. With the integration of various topics in business, students learn to effectively solve real-world problems.
A bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management can prepare you to guide the management and delivery of products in any business environment from small, family-owned operations to complex, international corporations. With this operations management online degree from Ball State University, you will gain the confidence, expertise, and connections key to success in this in-demand job field.
Asynchronous coursework with weekly deadlines allow you to keep your day job and maintain your personal responsibilities while doing assignments on your own schedule. Core classes explain topics in logistics, science, technology, and management. Students also have the opportunity to participate in internships and real-world projects with leaders in the industry.
Graduates can find employment in positions such as:
- Logistics and distribution manager
- Procurement manager
- Inventory planner
- Quality control analyst
- Transportation solutions analyst
The online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from Ball State University gives your skills and your resume a boost in less time than a traditional graduate degree. With just four courses, you can earn this certificate part-time while focusing on your current job, and immediately apply teachings from your classes to the workplace.
Students have the opportunity to select the course topics most relevant to their needs. Classes examine subjects including leadership theories, innovation, ethical reasoning, use of accounting data, financial management, human resources, global business, and more. Credits earned from this program may be applied toward Ball State’s MBA degree.
Add a specialized credential to your resume with a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. In this program from Ball State University, students learn how to interpret large data sets and use data-based discoveries to solve business problems. Graduates will have the training necessary to approach any job with an analytics-based leadership mindset.
Courses incorporate real-world business problems to help students cultivate both quantitative and analytical skills. Students in this online Business Analytics degree program can learn topics including systems and data management, fundamentals of economics and statistics, project management, and quality management. Credits are eligible to transfer into an MBA degree from Ball State.
If you don’t have a business background but want to jump-start your career in the business world, the Graduate Certificate in Business Essentials, an online business degree from Ball State University, might be for you.
This program is designed to provide the fundamentals for professionals in a wide variety of careers. Students of this program will gain the following knowledge and skills:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organizational behavior
- Operations management
If you are looking for professional development, career advancement, or a new job, this post-baccalaureate program could be a good fit for you.
Ensure you have the business skills to make your big ideas a reality with a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship online from Ball State University. Students in this program learn how to seize an opportunity, make it operational, and finance and market its success.
Courses are taught by faculty with entrepreneurship experience. Teachers interact one-on-one with students and guide them through class assignments. The curriculum includes studies related to innovation, planning and feasibility, strategy, and accounting and finance. Credits from this online Entrepreneurship degree can also be applied toward an MBA degree with an Entrepreneurship concentration.
The online Graduate Certificate in Finance from Ball State University focuses on the analytic and theoretical skills you need for a successful career as a financial analyst, budget analyst, financial manager, corporate treasurer, or management consultant. This graduate program also gives you credits that can be applied toward Ball State’s MBA with a concentration in Finance.
This Finance degree online helps keep your skill set current and marketable. Students with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline can also pursue this graduate certificate to expand their career opportunities. Courses explore topics in investment management, global financial policy, risk management and insurance, and the fundamentals of accounting and finance.
Gain advanced skills in coordinating and improving processes in a supply chain with a Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Ball State University. Students in this program learn more about methods to drive products and services to customers in less time than an MBA degree.
Courses in this online operations management degree examine topics in managing projects across companies along a supply chain. Students also learn how to improve the quality of products or services through supply chain collaboration. Credits from this certificate may be applied toward a Master of Business Administration degree.
Ball State University offers a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations with a concentration in Corporate Communications. This online digital media degree gives you a strong foundation in marketing, community affairs, and media relations essentials.
If you are currently in a leadership, project management, HR, or other business position and want to learn more about these essential skills, this certificate might be a good fit for you.
Coursework covers subjects such as PR campaigns, PR case studies, operations management, marketing surveys, and organizational behavior.
Ball State University offers a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations with a concentration in Education Communications. This online communications degree gives you the fundamentals of public relations, community affairs, and media relations.
Various professions, including principal, superintendent, coach, teacher, or other school administrator, can benefit from this certificate by taking classes in the public relations area of education.
Coursework includes topics such as PR campaigns, school law, educational finance and ethics, and educational leadership.
Ball State University offers a Graduate Certificate in Sales Management. This online marketing program goes beyond theory to also provide students with knowledge and strategies of the sales process.
In this program, you will learn practical skills such as customer relationships, managing salespeople, and increasing sales. This certificate could be the right choice for you if your goals are to manage a sales team, learn advanced sales skills, or begin your career in sales.
This program recognizes that customers are coming into the sales cycle armed with more information than ever before, and sales professionals will need to be appropriately equipped to close the deal. Upon graduation, you will be able to build buyer/seller relationships, appropriately motivate a sales team, and drive your organization’s strategic goals.
Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Executive Development for Public Service. This career-boosting online masters degree in public administration will advance your leadership and administrative skills. This program not only surveys society and community, but also focuses on the human behavior of individuals working for public service organizations.
This program allows you to tailor the courses you need to advance your professional ambitions. Based on your career goals, you can choose to focus on subjects including (but not limited to):
- Business
- Communication
- Gerontology
- Psychology
The flexibility of this program is a big plus. In addition to being online, you can opt for Saturday or evening classes. This program may be a stepping stone to a doctorate in adult or higher education, or may be taken as a minor while pursuing a separate degree.
Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Public Relations. This online communication degree focuses on messaging strategy, planning, and management skills.
This program is designed for professionals seeking to advance their communication and business experience. It’s ideal for those seeking to enter or advance a career as a media relations manager, business leader, or event coordinator.
Coursework covers subjects such as:
- Strategic messaging
- Market research
- Social media and analytics
- Digital marketing
A Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics positions you for success in nearly any leadership role. This online program teaches students how to interpret large data sets and use data-based discoveries to improve organizational risks.
Courses in this Business Analytics degree online explore theories, techniques, and practical applications of business analytics. Students practice both quantitative and analytical skills as they develop an analytics-based leadership mindset through work with real-world business problems. Core MBA topics in this program cover subjects such as information systems, marketing management, accounting, and global strategic management.
Graduates of this degree track can find numerous career opportunities, including:
- Business analyst
- Market analyst
- Risk analyst
- Business consultant
- Supply chain analyst
- Information systems manager
- Digital product manager
An MBA in Construction Management can benefit you if you are interested in learning how the broader construction industry functions and how you can serve a more meaningful role. Students in this program learn how their position affects the overall project’s success.
This online Construction Management degree covers topics in construction leadership, construction cost and time management, and construction quality and risk control. Core Master of Business Administration courses give you a solid understanding of all aspects of business, such as marketing, accounting, information systems, management, and more.
If you want an advanced degree program to help you succeed in new business ventures or niche markets, consider an online Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship. Offered 100% online by Ball State University, this program provides you a flexible learning environment. You can begin classes any time of the year: fall, spring or summer. Plus, you can learn at a pace that is convenient to your other obligations, whether it is part-time or full-time.
Ball States’ online MBA has a core curriculum of business classes that comprise roughly 50% of the degree curriculum. In these classes, you will learn to apply critical thinking towards corporate business decisions. With a concentration in Entrepreneurship, your focus of study will include:
- Entrepreneurial planning and feasibility
- Entrepreneurial strategy
- Innovation and the discovery of opportunity
With an online Master of Business Administration in Finance from Ball State, you have the opportunity to boost your career even further, within an already fast-paced, high-demand profession. You can use this versatile, advanced degree across a myriad of industries, including:
- Banking
- Insurance
- Private equity
- Real estate
- Financial planning
An online MBA in Finance from Ball State incorporates a foundation of core business classes which comprise about half of the curriculum. These core classes enable you to apply business theory to corporate decision making, to think strategically and ethically. Apart from the core subjects, the Finance concentration focuses on: insurance, investment management and global financial policy.
At Ball State University, you can enroll in a flexible, online Master of Business Administration degree program. This advanced degree program allows matriculation any time of year, in the fall, spring or summer. Further, Ball State’s online MBA is designed for working professionals, giving you maximum flexibility around your other commitments.
Roughly half of this online MBA is centered on core business classes which will enable you to enhance your critical thinking skills in applying business strategy, ethics and leadership. A few of these core courses include:
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Information systems
- Statistics
- Global strategic management
Ball State’s online degree can be completed on its own, as a General MBA. Or, you can choose from five concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health, Logistics, or Sales.
The online MBA focused on IT Leadership prepares you with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead Information Technology teams and organizations. Students gain an understanding of the technologies and processes essential to organizational leadership.
Courses explore technologies including coding, cloud computing, IoT, and technology fundamentals. Graduates will have the ability to apply leadership practices and skills to technology-driven businesses. General courses in this online Business Administration degree also give you well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of leadership and management within business organizations.
Getting any product from manufacture to market involves attention to detail across the entire process. With a concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, your online MBA from Ball State will keep you on top of this process and at the front of this high-demand field. The knowledge and skills you acquire with this advanced degree will help your company maintain a competitive edge in getting its product out of the door and into customers’ hands. Your coursework includes:
- Supply chain management
- Project management
- Quality management
Ball State’s online MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a flexible program, offering you part-time or full-time enrollment. What’s more, you can matriculate any time of the year – spring, summer or fall.
If marketing and sales are your specialty and yet, you want to increase your own, individual marketability, consider an online MBA in Sales Management from Ball State University. This program is flexible, so that you can learn around your current commitments. You can enroll full-time or part-time, in the spring, summer or fall. It’s all up to you.
An online MBA in Sales Management will enable you to move into leadership roles within professional sales, from airplanes to zero-gravity flight. You will gain insight towards customer relationships and life cycles, while acquiring new skills to manage your sales force. Study includes:
- Professional selling skills and practices
- Customer relationship management
- Sales management
Ball State University offers an Undergraduate Certificate in Apartment Management. This online real estate program prepares you for a career in residential property management. Coursework covers subjects such as accounting, housing decisions, maintenance skills, and marketing residential properties.
As a graduate, you will be able to provide excellent customer service. You will have a thorough understanding of the legal issues surrounding apartment management. And, importantly, you will be able to supervise the day-to-day operations of property management offices.
As a part of the certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to earn the National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) designation.
Computer Science & IT
Gain the knowledge, experience, and credentials you need to take on a leadership role in an emerging field with a Master of Business Administration degree focused on Artificial Intelligence. In addition to core business skills, students in this program learn about the fundamentals and importance of Artificial Intelligence in the business world.
Studies cover various approaches, algorithms, platforms, and uses for AI. In this online technology management degree, you also learn how to evaluate, adopt, and oversee Artificial Intelligence operations and initiatives. Courses engage online learners through class lectures, research projects, presentations, and hands-on labs.
Core MBA topics covered in this degree program include:
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Information systems
- Marketing management
- Accounting
- Global strategic management
Ball State University offers an online master’s degree in Data Science. The program focuses on data visualization, programming, and statistics.
Students will learn high-impact practices in big data that can help advance their career. Classes cover topics including Python, machine learning, SQL, Apache Hadoop, data mining, and more. Graduates will be prepared to earn multiple industry certifications including those offered by SAS Institute.
Careers available to graduates of the online Data Science master’s program include:
- Software development
- Network and systems engineering
- Data analysis and mathematics
- Financial analysis
- Business intelligence
- Health IT
- Policy analysis and planning
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The online Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice & Criminology puts students on the track toward an entry- or mid-level position in the field. Students may choose to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology. The online format is ideal for working professionals seeking to balance education with other commitments.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Criminal Law
- Decision-Making and Ethics
- Race, Gender, and Crime
Classes are taught by dedicated and experienced faculty. Career options for graduates include jobs in policing, corrections, court administration, and more. Graduates are equipped to tackle the challenges that face the modern criminal justice system and to succeed in their endeavors.
Many police departments and law enforcement agencies strongly prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree even if they do not technically require it. Advance your career with an online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Ball State University.
The curriculum prepares you for success by improving your writing, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Classes are held asynchronously, which means that you can work on the coursework on your own schedule. This degree is ideal for working adults currently working in the criminology industry or those who wish to serve in the criminal justice industry.
Career opportunities available with this degree include the following:
- Policing and law enforcement
- Courts or community correction
- In-residential treatment centers
- Loss prevention
Education
Ball State University offers the online Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Not only does this program increase your knowledge of children from birth to age 5, but it also includes a built-in minor in early childhood special education.
The flexible and asynchronous nature of the program is intended to be appealing to working child care professionals.
Classwork covers subjects including early childhood instruction, promoting prosocial behavior, early emergency literacy, and assessment of children with special needs, to name a few. Graduates will be prepared for careers in a variety of early childhood settings such as Head Start or pre-Kindergarten classrooms.
Ball State University offers an Education Specialist in Educational Administration & Supervision program. This online education administration degree will help students develop the understanding, skills, and disposition needed to oversee the day-to-day operation of a school system. The program will give a broad understanding of educational programs in this country.
The coursework covers subjects such as educational psychology, curriculum development, adult and community education, and educational theory. Graduates will be qualified to take the superintendent licensure.
The Graduate Certificate in Adult and Community Education program is designed for professionals who want skills for designing, implementing, and evaluating adult education programs. This online adult education degree gives an advanced understanding of adult pedagogy. You will learn how to teach adult students in a variety of settings, from remedial education programs, continuing-education programs, and employment training programs.
If you are looking for professional development, career advancement, or a new job, this post-baccalaureate program could be a good fit for you. Two concentrations are available: Adult Education and Community Education.
Skills and concepts offered by this degree include:
- Facilitating professional and continuing education
- Workplace learning
- Distance education
- Adult and family literacy
If you’re looking for a career as a coach, consider this play: an online Graduate Certificate in Athletic Coaching from Ball State University. This online physical education degree is designed for students at all levels to expand their skill sets in sport administration, performance, and psychology. This certificate prepares students to be confident in their abilities to work with athletes at all levels.
The online, asynchronous curriculum allows you to make incremental and meaningful progress on your career and academic goals. Coursework covers subjects including physical preparation, conditioning, sport safety, and injury prevention.
The Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching program explores the relationship between teaching, research, and service responsibilities as found in institutes of higher learning. This online higher education degree teaches you how to teach others at an undergraduate and graduate level.
The program is designed with the working professional in mind. Classes are held asynchronously, which means that you can study on your own schedule. At the same time, Ball State makes sure you won’t go through your academic journey alone: you will have the support of peers, faculty, and advisors.
Courses cover such subjects as issues in higher education, higher education curriculum issues, comparative education, and adult pedagogy.
Ball State University offers a Graduate Certificate in Computer Education for Teachers. This online STEAM program is for K-12 teachers, as well as trainers in business, nonprofit, or governmental settings, who wish to integrate technological tools into their curriculum.
Coursework includes integrating technology into teaching, digital storytelling, instructional design, digital-based literacy, and technology policy. Classes include technology pedagogy, information systems for instruction and assessment, and distance education.
Ball State University offers an online Graduate Certificate in Disabilities for Post-Secondary Settings with a concentration in Autism. This online special education degree program provides practical strategies to support individuals with disabilities in professional, educational, and vocational settings. It is geared towards educators who work with students with disabilities, particularly those with autism.
The curriculum provides the knowledge and skills for developing, implementing, and evaluating a continuum of accommodations that promote equitable access, participation, and educational and career success for students with autism.
Ball State University offers a Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Master Teacher program. This online early childhood education degree prepares students to become master teachers who are able to mentor other educators.
The curriculum provides the skills and strategies to be mentor-teachers, applying research-based methodology to early childhood education. Coursework covers subjects such as education in a diverse society, educational programs for young children, observation and assessment, and mentoring early childhood professionals.
Participants will graduate with the following skills:
- Elevate early childhood teaching practices
- Promote positive outcomes for young children and their families
- Apply a variety of perspectives to promote professional growth in the classroom
During their formative early years, children need an environment that’s like a learning playroom. The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Program Administrator teaches you how to cultivate a learning environment specifically designed for young children. This online education administration degree focuses on the areas of administration, management, and leadership of early childhood education.
Coursework covers topics including family and community partnership, early childhood program leadership, education in a diverse society, and educational programs for young children.
Ball State University offers a Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Teaching Practice for Elementary Teachers. This online elementary education degree specializes in purposeful planning, effective instruction, and teacher leadership.
Focus is given to daily classroom practice, including areas such as managing the classroom, use of technology, differentiated instruction, student assessment, and literacy instruction. By improving teacher effectiveness, this program aims to further student success. Graduates will be able to move the needle in their organizations so teachers achieve the “Highly Effective” rating.
Simply the thought of a math course can scare students of all ages and even keep them from completing their college degrees. The Graduate Certificate in Foundational Mathematics Teaching in the Community College from Ball State University is an online STEAM degree designed to help teachers combat this fear.
Math courses have become such an obstacle for students that many community colleges are now encouraging or requiring that mathematics instructors complete graduate-level math classes to improve their classroom skills in this field. This degree meets these requirements, providing both the mathematical content and pedagogical knowledge you will need to effectively teach at the community college foundational mathematics level. The curriculum teaches new ways to help foundational learners grasp mathematical concepts, helping your students succeed.
The online Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education program provides you with the tools to work with your school’s brightest students.
This 100-percent online, instructor led program provides advanced teaching strategies and focuses on how information is designed, displayed, and delivered to impact student success. It is ideal for educators who teach during the day and want to expand their skills in the evening.
The curriculum empowers you to meet the social and emotional needs of gifted students by teaching you how to design appropriate curricula for talent development. You will also learn how to identify gifted and talented students and how to evaluate students and programs.
Because literacy forms the core of educational achievement, it is essential educators have a firm grasp on literacy instruction. To meet this need, Ball State University offers an online Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education with a concentration in Literacy Instruction. This online literacy degree program is designed for reading coaches, reading specialists, remedial reading teachers, and other elementary teachers who would like to add a reading license to their current license.
Graduates are prepared to lead students up the path to literacy achievement. Courses cover topics including elementary reading, integrating technology for literacy instruction, current trends and issues in literacy, and reading diagnosis.
Ball State University offers a Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education with a concentration in Elementary Mathematics Leadership. This online STEAM program provides you with the additional depth of mathematics content and pedagogical knowledge needed to take a leadership role in your organization.
This program is designed for active teachers with elementary, middle school, or special education teaching licenses. If you teach during the day and want to expand your skills in the evening, this program might be a good fit for you.
Coursework covers subjects including teaching mathematics through problem solving, teacher leadership, algebraic reasoning, number theory, proportional reasoning, and others.
Ball State University offers a Graduate Certificate in Middle Level Education. This online secondary education degree prepares students to address the specific and unique needs of middle school students.
The curriculum addresses issues pertaining to the effective education of middle school students including developmental characteristics of adolescents, planning and implementing effective instruction for middle level learners, and facilitating learning environments conducive to academic success in middle schools.
This 100-percent online program could be a benefit to you if you’re seeking increased earning potential, job flexibility, or a strong support network of educators.
The online Graduate Certificate in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis will increase your understanding of fundamental concepts and strategies used to address behavioral issues in children with special needs.
Coursework covers subjects such as applied behavior analysis, behavior consultation, verbal behavior, and ethics in behavior analysis.
This program can be incorporated into a master’s degree in special education or can be an important step in becoming a board certified behavior analyst. Ball State University provides counselors to discuss your academic goals when choosing your course of study.
The online Graduate Certificate in Special Education with a concentration in Autism provides specialized training for those teaching students on the autism spectrum. This program can be integrated into a master’s program and also complements teaching licenses in elementary, secondary, or special education.
Classes include behavior analysis, interventions for persons with autism, and a field-based experience class.
The online Graduate Certificate in Special Education with a concentration in Response to Intervention program is designed to provide educators and psychologists with the tools to provide early, effective assistance to children who have difficulty learning.
In this program, you will gain intensive, research-based strategies for interventions that course correct students’ academic progress. You will be given tools for ongoing progress measurement. Additionally, you will take courses that reinforce your chosen academic specialty.
This program can be incorporated into a master’s degree in special education or a master’s degree in elementary education.
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program is an online ESL degree program designed to meet the growing need for educators who are adept in instructing students with limited or no proficiency in English. This program is optimal for those who teach English in outreach or community programs, ESL teachers, or international educators.
This 100% online program integrates studies in education and language acquisition with an overarching focus on cultural diversity. Coursework covers subjects including the theories of language learning, materials development, and English competency assessment. Graduates of this program go on to work in both public and private schools, elementary and high educational institutions, and government agencies.
Instructing adults is radically different from educating school-aged children or young adults. The Master of Arts in Adult and Community Education program provides you with the specific skills you need to reach this population. This online adult education degree is designed for instructors in continuing education institutions, professional development trainers, and others who teach adults.
The curriculum focuses on skills in instructional design, staff development, program evaluation, and community education development. Graduates will be prepared to work in businesses and organizations planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating programs for adults. The curriculum teaches adult and community learning concepts, theories, and practices; educational program design, implementation, and evaluation; strategies for creating and sustaining learning organizations; and interaction of educational, social, political, and economic systems within communities.
Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Athletic Coaching Education. This masters in physical education online degree lets coaches go the extra mile in their academic careers.
This 100-percent online program is designed to accommodate your work-life balance. Courses are taught by faculty who are authors, researchers, and recognized experts in their field.
Students in this program will learn about organization, administration, sport safety, injury prevention, teaching and motivation. Coursework covers subjects including teaching and motivation for coaches, evaluation in coaching, physical preparation and conditioning, and physical education research.
Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Business Education. This online teaching degree is designed for business or marketing educators who want an advanced credential to further professional opportunities. This program grants practical knowledge and skills that you can immediately apply to your professional career.
The curriculum focuses on innovation in teaching combined with a hands-on approach to improve your capacity as an educator. A variety of tracks are offered, including:
- Adult education
- Business and industry trainer
- Community college
- Special education
Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Career and Technical Education program. This online masters in adult education is designed for those interested in a career in technical education (sometimes called vocational education). As an educator, you will serve a critical role in shaping the future of the workforce.
The online learning environment is very flexible and convenient. As an online student, you will take classes from the same instructors who teach the on-campus classes.
You can choose a curriculum from several tracks, including:
- Administrative
- Community college
- Computer technology
- Family and consumer sciences
Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Educational Technology. This online STEAM program is designed around the already licensed technology teacher who wishes to integrate technology into their K-12 curriculum. Graduates will be prepared to develop a digital curriculum and use technology to meet the needs of students.
Coursework covers subjects such as technology policy, evaluation of educational programs, research on student learning, and educational technologies. This program will help improve and update the students’ curriculum, instruction, understanding, and research abilities. Graduates will go on to become leaders at their schools and in their field.
The Master of Arts in Education in Educational Administration and Supervision with Principals Licensure prepares you for a leadership role in both school and community settings. The online education administration program’s high standards of ethics, applied research, and quality are designed to create exemplary principals, administrators, and superintendents.
This program allows you to focus on the specific subjects you need to advance your professional ambitions. Online classes allow you to accommodate busy work and family schedules.
Coursework covers subjects such as human resource development, educational decision making, supervision of instruction, school law, and educational methodology.
The Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education degree online creates teachers who take a leading role in their institutions.
The program offers small and very interactive classes. You will work side by side with instructors who are experts in their field as well as peers who are passionate about being educators.
This program is very flexible. There are several curricula tracks for you to choose from, allowing you to align your career goals and interests with your academic life. Tracks include early childhood education, elementary education, and reading and literacy instruction. Furthermore, you may drill down into a specialty area, for example:
- Autism
- Educational technology
- High ability education
- Middle school education
The Master of Arts in Educational Psychology degree online is aimed at education professionals and others who work in a field related to learning and human development. The high standards, research-backed curriculum, and expert instruction provide a deeply enriching learning environment.
Educational psychology focuses on human development, particularly in institutions of higher learning. This field does not have a clinical component (as opposed to school counselors). Rather, they are responsible for making sure teachers, curriculum, and educational institutions are aligned with pedagogical theory, classroom assessment, and more.
Graduates may go on to teach at the undergraduate level, work as developmental specialists, design teacher training program, or conduct institutional research.
Math can sometimes be a stumbling stone for adult learners. To mitigate this difficulty for those continuing their education, Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Foundational Mathematics Teaching in the Community College. This online STEAM program creates instructors in community colleges that can break down barriers to math education.
This program fuses advanced math content and adult pedagogy. It is flexible and asynchronous, meaning you choose when you’ll take your classes and do your coursework. You will learn to effectively teach general education mathematics courses that are not calculus-based at the community college level.
Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education. This online STEAM program provides a path to an advanced understanding of teaching math.
The program is flexible to give you the skills and experience you need to meet your career goals. The asynchronous online format is designed for educators who teach during the day and want to learn more about math instruction in the evenings.
You can choose from the following concentrations:
- Elementary and middle school teachers
- Secondary school teachers
- Elementary and middle school specialists
The Master of Arts in Secondary Education degree online furthers the skills of middle and high school teachers. In it, you will gain an advanced understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, educational theory, digital technologies, multicultural education, and research. This professional development will benefit both your career and the students you teach.
The program offers several focus areas for students to choose from, including:
- Education core
- Secondary teaching license
- Teaching of a content or special area
- Dual credit teaching credential
You can prepare to serve children and adults with disabilities with Ball State’s Master of Arts in Special Education. All students must complete a research course in their program of study for this degree.
Learners can complete coursework to earn graduate certificates or add-on teaching licenses. This online special education master’s degree does not lead to an initial teaching license.
Possible graduate certificates embedded in the curriculum include subjects such as:
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- American Sign Language and deaf studies
- Applied behavior analysis
- Autism
Possible license options include subjects such as:
- Mild interventions
- Intense interventions
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing
- Director of exceptional needs
Research has shown that early childhood education is critical for a person’s educational potential and life-long wellbeing. The Undergraduate Certificate in Infant and Toddler Specialization allows you to facilitate this success. This online early childhood education certificate provides a specialized credential for those working with children from birth through age 3.
Graduates go on to work in early childcare settings. Coursework is also relevant for administrators, therapists, and home visitors. Classes cover subjects including parenting, infant environment management, promoting prosocial development, and child and family wellness.
This certificate may be paired with a related bachelor’s degree to expand your career flexibility and credibility.
Healthcare
Ball State University offers a Graduate Certificate in Health Economics. This online healthcare administration degree provides the analytical skills and policy perspectives to navigate health care access, quality, and cost.
The curriculum teaches students how to understand and analyze the benefits and costs of different methods of health care delivery and financing from all viewpoints, including patients, providers, and manufacturers. Coursework covers subjects including health economic analysis, health policy, statistics, human resources, and risk management.
Enrollees often are seeking increased earning potential, career advancement, or leadership roles within their organization. The training you receive in this program can apply to RNs, pharmacists, physicians, health educators, or similar professions.
With our population growing and longevity on the rise as well, it is difficult for healthcare professionals to maintain quality patient care and services in today’s environment. With Ball State’s online MBA in Health Economics, Policy and Administration, you can hone your leadership skills to give your organization an edge in healthcare delivery. From all aspects, there is a shortage of specialists who have the right tools to navigate the industry. Your classwork may include:
- Health economics analysis
- Health policy
- Human resources management
- Risk management and insurance
With Ball State’s online MBA program, you will have a flexible learning pace, whether you decide to pursue your degree part-time or full-time. Better yet, you can begin your degree at a time of year that is convenient for you as well — be it spring, summer or fall.
If you are a healthcare professional looking for advancement opportunities, the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration can help you move into an administrative role. This online Healthcare Administration degree program gives you an overall understanding of business practices while also teaching you practical applications related to the healthcare industry.
This MBA degree track follows the ACHE Core Competencies for Healthcare Management, ensuring students receive the skill set necessary for advancement in the field. Students will learn about financial management, performance evaluation, and strategic management in the healthcare industry. Core MBA courses increase students’ knowledge in accounting, finance, marketing, management, and more.
Nursing
Ball State University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The online RN to BSN program is designed with the working nurse in mind. Classes are held asynchronously, which means that you can study on your own schedule. At the same time, Ball State makes sure you won’t go through your academic journey alone: you will have the support of peers, faculty, and advisors.
The curriculum integrates physical, psychosocial, and nursing science with the fine arts and humanities for a balanced, holistic education. Nursing coursework covers topics such as health assessment, health science research, community health, applied nursing concepts, and more.
If the field you are studying requires professional licensure, make sure you are aware of license requirements within the state in which you wish to work.
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are quickly becoming an option for those choosing primary care doctors. If you are an RN who wants to advance in the medical field to fill this role in healthcare, take a look at the online nurse practitioner option from Ball State University. This MSN with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner degree prepares RNs to provide healthcare in family practice settings. You will work with adults, children, women, the elderly, and families to handle daily health concerns and illnesses.
The curriculum teaches RNs to:
- Diagnose and treat illnesses, infections, and injuries
- Write medication prescriptions
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Educate patients about their health and treatment plans
Graduates are eligible to sit for the FNP exam.
Are you an RN with an interest in pursuing leadership roles both in the office and in patient health? If so, take a look at Ball State University’s MSN with a concentration in Nurse Administrator, available 100% online.
As a nurse administrator, you will lead teams and other nurses while also creating budgets, approving expenditures, and documenting the use of facility services and resources. While you will still work with patients and other nurses to raise the level and efficiency of healthcare, you will also work with policy, management, finance, and human resources. Graduates may work in such settings as:
- Hospitals
- Laboratories
- Long-term care facilities
- Nursing care facilities
The Master of Science in Nursing from Ball State University offers an online Nurse Educator concentration. If you are interested in combining your interests in healthcare and education, this degree option may be for you. With this degree RNs use their experiences and knowledge to lead classes in colleges, trade schools, community colleges, and even in healthcare settings.
The curriculum is divided into three parts:
- Research
- Nursing
- Educator
Courses prepare nurses to lecture on topics and to prepare such course materials as the class syllabus and curriculum. You will also learn to lead class discussions and about grading homework, labs, clinical work, and more.
Psychology & Human Services
An online human services degree can give working professionals better insight into human development, motivation, and learning. This Graduate Certificate from Ball State University can help advance your career in fields such as education, healthcare, criminal justice, social work, and more. Human Development and Learning coursework teaches students how to best serve clients, patients, and students. Courses from this program can also be used towards a master’s degree in Educational Psychology.
Classes discuss topics such as:
- Educational psychology
- Human learning
- Achievement motivation
- Development of children, adolescents, and adults
Online graduate counseling programs can benefit those working with youth such as counselors, educators, probation officers, and students pursuing degrees in counseling, education, or social work. The emphasis of this online counseling degree is on motivating and engaging adolescent students academically and helping them make career-development decisions.
Graduates can expect to lead their organization in developing a vision for teen success, meet the needs of students from various cultural backgrounds, advocate for their own counseling program, or partner with the community and its resources.
Course topics include:
- College and career readiness
- Educational leadership
- Counseling the culturally diverse
- Counseling ethics
- School law
Current students of online psychology degrees and those already practicing in the field can expand their education with this Graduate Certificate in Neuropsychology from Ball State University. Those in education and healthcare studies or work environments can benefit from better understanding the relationship between brain and behavior.
Coursework from this program may be applied to other degrees. Certain credits may also be applied toward continuing education requirements for some professions.
Topics of study include:
- Adult development and aging
- Child neurodevelopment
- Developmental psycholinguistics
- Fundamental and advanced topics in neuropsychology
Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism. This online masters in special education program teaches you how to improve the language, motor, social, and reasoning skills of clients on the autism spectrum.
The program is applicable to those with a variety of educational backgrounds, including psychology, criminal justice, or social work. Graduates immediately bring valuable skills to their organizations and meet a critical society need. They go on to work in mental health centers, hospitals, or industrial settings to promote job skills and improve quality of life.
This MS in Quantitative Psychology degree teaches students to assess, measure, and analyze big data. Quantitative methods can be used to measure human attributes, model psychological processes, design research studies, and analyze psychological data. You will find a combination of numbers, statistics, and social science with this online master’s in psychology.
Students can choose from one of two concentrations. The Quantitative concentration focuses on statistical skills and uncovering patterns within data. The Mixed Methods concentration goes beyond the numbers to understand the underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations of people in research.
Coursework includes:
- Educational psychology
- Analysis of variance
- Research design
- Theory of measurement