Master’s Degrees

All master’s degree programs are selective and require departmental permission before admission and registration for any graduate courses. Students should contact the appropriate department for special requirements.  A minimum of 30 credits is required for a master’s degree.  Some programs are more than 30 credits.  Check specific programs for degree requirements.

Ball State University offers the following master’s degrees: master of architecture (MArch), master of arts (MA), master of arts in education (MAE), master of business administration (MBA), master of fine arts (MFA), master of landscape architecture (MLA), master of music (MM), master of public administration (MPA), master of science (MS), master of social work (MSW), master of urban and regional planning (MURP), and master of urban design (MUD).