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Master's Degree
M.A in Spanish
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ce-5b9f76c8-eca8-4c04-bed0-d5680887da4eThe Spanish and Portuguese graduate program offers students both a solid professional preparation and the opportunity for exploration and intellectual growth. The faculty's expertise spans many fields of study and theoretical approaches, and are often informed by multi-disciplinary perspectives. Man …more
Master's Degree
M.A in Theatre and Drama
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ce-be684b46-2a0c-48aa-89f7-77a54de34219The M.A. in Theatre and Drama program is structured for students who intend to pursue professional careers in theatre as either scholars or artists. These students go on to hold key positions in hundreds of universities and professional theatres throughout the nation. They also excel in related pr …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Adult and Community Education
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ce-f30035ec-3f79-4943-b770-864927bb6e1cThe master's in adult and community education program requires completion of at least 30 credits of graduate course work. A minimum of 18 credits must be completed in the major, supplemented in by a research course and electives from the major or related subjects. If you choose electives from the ma …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in African American and African Diaspora Studies
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ce-9a50bca0-463e-4a7a-abd4-34c14a8f2368The M.A. program in AAADS provides a theoretical base of knowledge and a context for analyzing African American and diaspora experiences. This experience can be invaluable in further graduate studies or within a wide array of careers. We strive to: offer a deep analysis of African American issu …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in African Studies
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ce-ee757f9a-e8fb-464f-884a-1ae93bb32643Do you wish to understand the critical influence - politically, economically, technologically, and culturally- that African countries play currently and have played historically? Contrary to popular belief, Africa has always been connected with the rest of the world, intimately linked to global hist …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in American Studies
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ce-765cda3e-3f40-49d5-9f8b-766eac6bf05fFounded in the 1960s, the American Studiesprogram in the College of Liberal Arts is invested in studying the ways American culture shapes and influences the ways people live. The program provides students with opportunities to explore American culture through a diversity of ideas, texts, objects, in …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in American Studies
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ce-89b28863-9b9a-4cce-b255-8d70da705e86The boundaries of American Studies is the Americas writ large: we situate the history, culture, and social formations of the United States within a hemispheric context, and draw attention to those questions and issues that are shared by all New World societies, even if they are answered or addressed …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Anthropology
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ce-66829ae9-e00b-4d21-b32b-910c84a90872In most circumstances, it is recommended that you work towards a doctoral degree if you are contemplating a professional career in academic anthropology. It is not required that you have a M.A. degree before beginning work toward the Ph.D. Some students wish to pursue a M.A. in Anthropology because …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Anthropology
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ce-febbd07c-08f2-4183-bf25-ce557461f7e1Our master of arts (MA) program in anthropology can serve as a steppingstone for further study in a doctoral program or as a final degree preparing you for a professional career.
Master's Degree
M.A. in Applied Anthropology
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ce-3542874d-32d3-40f1-9797-6463080bc872As a master's student, you will have the opportunity to apply anthropological theories and methods to solve real-world problems. Your core courses will be intertwined with mentored research projects and internships with community stakeholders.Take advantage of our long-standing departmental strength …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis
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ce-797f4842-5899-4f39-8c5f-bdf08ad0dfa9If you'd like to be out on the frontier of a field facing a national shortage, where school children and adults struggle with autism and other developmental disabilities, and where the rewards are both personal and financial, it's time to explore Ball State's master's degree in applied behavior anal …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Applied Communications
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ce-5cde99d0-4c4d-4834-a0b0-0ddcb03740e1The goal of the Master's program in Applied Communication is to provide you with the competencies and skills necessary to address specific communication issues and problems that are socially relevant and to suggest or implement change. This program will increase your ability to understand and predic …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Art
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ce-c54ddb42-84ab-46f1-b741-5328a104af87Students in the Master of Arts in Art Studio program embrace their creativity by mastering a specific area of art, such as ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and sculpture-wood/studio furniture.
Master's Degree
M.A. in Art History
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ce-7fd3107b-730f-47bc-ab71-c7d58cb79cf4The M.A. is offered either as a terminal degree or as part of an M.A./Ph.D. degree. In both cases, the M.A. curriculum is designed to offer a broad background in the study of art history and the theoretical orientations of the discipline. The M.A. degree culminates in a Master's thesis based on orig …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Art Therapy
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ce-9ef5138d-8e97-43ec-a774-cce7ef347ebfOur art therapy program offers an immersive learning experience utilizing psychotherapeutic principles' theoretical and practical applications. Through various interventions and in myriad settings, you will be exposed to contemporary approaches, evidence-based practices, and research methodologies i …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Arts Administration
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ce-bec479fa-330b-401c-8350-81041e2a786cIt takes more than passion to successfully lead an arts organization. Future arts administrators need business acumen, marketing expertise, and management skills to tackle the art world's greatest challenges. As a MAAA student, you'll learn from top scholars in arts management and cultural policy. I …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Astronomy
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ce-5a395791-273b-448e-b6b5-796eeec72125Students receive a Master of Arts in Astronomy degree by completing a minimum of 30 credit hours (including any three astronomy graduate core courses), submitting a thesis or research project demonstrating research proficiency, and passing the qualifying examination.
Master's Degree
M.A. in Band Studies
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ce-a1fd8a02-150d-4296-961f-3218eb41c244The Master of Arts in Band Studies is a 30 credit hour degree program delivered through a concentrated summer residency in Texas, paired with on-line course delivery through SHSU Online, completed over three summers. The program includes interaction with prominent conductors, performers, teachers, a …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Career and Technical Education
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ce-bae5f87e-c2aa-4025-afe2-e9fdf696651aThe Master of Arts in Career and Technical Education (CTE), offered by the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM), is 100-percent online. Requiring only 30 credit and no thesis, our flexible curriculum is offered year round and is designed to help you achieve your degree …more
Master's Degree
M.A. in Central Eurasian Studies
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ce-faabe089-b880-44b8-9e6a-de162a501693The department offers a comprehensive program on the study of Central Eurasia, the vast heartland of Europe and Asia. Students are introduced to the area as a whole and specialize in one of the major regions within Central Eurasia. The Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree pr …more