Credential directory

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  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Anthropology

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    In 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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    Our 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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    As 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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    If 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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    The 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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    Students 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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    The 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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    Our 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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    It 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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    Students 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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    The 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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    The 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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    The 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

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Chinese

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    Do you already have an undergraduate major in Chinese and would like to continue your study in the field? The M.A. program in Chinese at HLS provides a more specialized focus, allowing students to gain a more complex understanding of Chinese language and culture. While many students in the master's …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Classical Studies-Latin and Greek

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    Our program offers courses in Greek and Latin at all levels, as well as a variety of classes in archaeological and cultural studies topics. Our curriculum also includes both introductory and advanced Medieval Latin. Surveys of Latin and of Greek Literature, offered in alternate years, guide students …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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    The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling provides graduates with the rigorous coursework and clinical experience required to become licensed mental health counselors in the State of Indiana.* This program prepares individuals to provide evaluations, referrals, and short-term counselin …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Clinical Psychology

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    The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program is a two-year program designed to prepare students to be competitive candidates for psychology doctoral programs and to enhance students' research skills by offering them a wide range of research experience from assisting faculty researchers to compl …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Clinical Psychology

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    The MA in Clinical Psychology program is designed to produce Masters-level practitioners who are qualified to sit for licensure as Psychological Associates (LPA) by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Recent changes to Texas state licensure rules and regulations require 60 hours o …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Communication

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    The Communication Master's Program is an excellent opportunity to develop your credentials before entering the job market. The program offers you a solid theoretical framework along with opportunities to either learn or expand abilities appropriate for assuming advanced leadership positions.

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders

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    The primary objective of the Graduate Program is to prepare students for their first career opportunity as an independent professional in our field. The program extends over a two-year period for regular, full-time students. Students have the option of a thesis or non-thesis program. Research oppor …more