1918
Muncie, IN

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

Associate in Arts in General Arts
Bachelor of General Studies
Graduate Certificate in American Sign Language & Deaf Studies
Graduate Certificate in Emerging Media Design & Development
Graduate Certificate in High-Performance Building Design
Graduate Certificate in Literary Journalism
Graduate Certificate in Planning & Design of Healthcare Environments
Master of Arts / Master of Science in Interior Design
Master of Arts in Emerging Media Design & Development
Master of Arts in Journalism
Master of Music / Music Education

Business

Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Business Essentials
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Graduate Certificate in Finance
Graduate Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Graduate Certificate in Public Relations / Corporate Communications
Graduate Certificate in Public Relations / Education Communications
Graduate Certificate in Sales Management
Master of Arts in Executive Development for Public Service
Master of Arts in Public Relations
Master of Business Administration / Business Analytics
Master of Business Administration / Construction Management
Master of Business Administration / Entrepreneurship
Master of Business Administration / Finance
Master of Business Administration / General
Master of Business Administration / IT leadership
Master of Business Administration / Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Master of Business Administration / Sales Management
Undergraduate Certificate in Apartment Management

Computer Science & IT

Master of Business Administration / Artificial Intelligence
Master of Science in Data Science

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice & Criminology
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice & Criminology

Education

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Education Specialist in Educational Administration & Supervision
Graduate Certificate in Adult & Community Education
Graduate Certificate in Athletic Coaching
Graduate Certificate in College & University Teaching
Graduate Certificate in Computer Education for Teachers
Graduate Certificate in Disabilities for Post-Secondary Settings / Autism
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Master Teacher
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Program Administrator
Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Teaching Practice for Elementary Teachers
Graduate Certificate in Foundational Mathematics Teaching in the Community College
Graduate Certificate in Gifted & Talented Education
Graduate Certificate in Literacy Instruction
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education / Elementary Mathematics Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Middle Level Education
Graduate Certificate in Special Education / Applied Behavior Analysis
Graduate Certificate in Special Education / Autism
Graduate Certificate in Special Education / Response to Intervention
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Arts in Adult & Community Education
Master of Arts in Athletic Coaching Education
Master of Arts in Business Education (6-12, Postsecondary)
Master of Arts in Career & Technical Education
Master of Arts in Curriculum & Educational Technology
Master of Arts in Education in Educational Administration & Supervision / Principals Licensure
Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
Master of Arts in Foundational Mathematics Teaching in the Community College
Master of Arts in Mathematics Education
Master of Arts in Secondary Education
Master of Arts in Special Education
Undergraduate Certificate in Infant & Toddler

Healthcare

Graduate Certificate in Health Economics
Master of Business Administration / Health Economics, Policy, & Administration
Master of Business Administration / Healthcare Administration

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Administrator
Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Educator

Psychology & Human Services

Graduate Certificate in Human Development and Learning
Graduate Certificate in Identity and Leadership Development for Counselors
Graduate Certificate in Neuropsychology
Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis / Autism
Master of Science in Quantitative Psychology