Graduate Majors

The University of Northern Iowa offers over 40 graduate programs in a diversity of areas.

For more information on the details of the programs listed below (including English proficiency), please click on the highlighted titles.

Please note that for all programs:

  1. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted for the purpose of admission.  Official documents must be arranged before enrollment.
  2. Unofficial TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores can be submitted for the purpose of admission. In most cases these scores can be verified for authenticity.
  3. We accept TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition.

English Pathway Program - If you do not meet the minimum scores listed below you may be eligible to be admitted into the Graduate Pathway Program.  This program provides a pathway for you to start into your academic studies while concurrently taking academic English courses to help strengthen your language skills and provide tools to help you be more successful in your degree program. 

Once you complete the first semester, and pass all courses with a B, you would automatically be able to transition into full-time coursework in your academic department.   It is important to note that participation in the Graduate Pathway Program is still full admission to UNI AND would allow you to receive graduate funding.  

To qualify for the Graduate Pathway Program, you must submit an English score of TOEFL 70-78/ IELTS 6/Duolingo 100.  OR, you can request to be tested online by our English Program. 

Graduate Majors

On Campus


Accounting (MACC)

Location Offered: On Campus

Intake Terms: Summer, Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 100
  2. IELTS: 7.0
  3. Duolingo: 125

Requirements:

  1. (1) Letter of Recommendation
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Applicant Statement

 


Applied Engineering (M.S.)

Location Offered: On Campus

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. 3 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Applicant Statement

Athletic Training (MATR)

Location Offered: On Campus

Intake Terms: Summer

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. 3 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Resume
  3. Applicant Statement
  4. Statement of Experience

Biology

Location Offered: On Campus

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. 3 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Applicant Statement​

Business Administration (MBA)

Location Offered: Hybrid (approved for on-campus international students), Online

Intake Terms: Fall

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. Resume with 3 references listed
  2. Financial Certification Form

Communication & Media (M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 100
  2. IELTS: 7.0
  3. Duolingo: 120

Requirements:

  1. 3 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Writing Sample

Counseling (M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus

Intake Terms: Fall

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. 3 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Resume
  4. Writing Sample

Educational Psychology (M.A.E.)

Location Offered: On campus

Intake Terms: Fall

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1.  3 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Statement of Purpose
  3. Resume
  4. Writing Sample

English (M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 100
  2. IELTS: 7.0
  3. Duolingo: 120

Requirements:

  1. 2 Letters if Recommendation
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Writing Sample

Geography (M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus

Intake Terms: Fall

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. 2 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Resume

Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)

Location Offered: On campus, Online

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. 2 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Applicant Statement

Kinesiology & Sports Performance (M.A)

Location Offered: On campus, Online

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1.  2 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Resume
  3. Applicant Statement

     


Mathematics (M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus, Hybrid

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. Applicant Statement

Music (M.M./M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus, Online

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. 2 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Resume
  4. Program-Specific Requirements

Recreation, Tourism & Nonprofit Leadership (M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus, Online

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 79
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. 2 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Resume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 90
  2. IELTS: 6.5
  3. Duolingo: 110

Requirements:

  1. 3 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Resume
  3. Work Experience
  4. Applicant Statement

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Applied Linguistics & TESOL/Spanish & TESOL/French (M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus, Online

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 100
  2. IELTS: 7.0
  3. Duolingo: 130

Requirements:

  1. 2 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Resume
  4. Program-Specific Requirements

Women's & Gender Studies (M.A.)

Location Offered: On campus

Intake Terms: Fall, Spring

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 80
  2. IELTS: 7.0
  3. Duolingo: 105

Requirements:

  1. 2 Letters of Recommendation
  2. Writing Sample
  3. Applicant Statement

Doctor of Education (EdD): Curriculum & Instruction

Location Offered: Hybrid 

Intake Terms: Fall

English Proficiency:

  1. TOEFL**: 100
  2. IELTS: 7.0
  3. Duolingo: 120

Requirements:

  1. Statement
  2. Writing Sample
  3. 3 LOR
  4. Resume/CV

 

 

 

 

 

Online


Art Education

Location Offered: Online

 


Business Administration (MBA)

Location Offered: Online

International students can elect to apply for the hybrid program that will allow them to pursue their program while still meeting the on-campus requirements of their visa.    

 

Doctor of Education (ED.D)

Location Offered: Online

International students can elect to apply for the hybrid program that will allow them to pursue their program while still meeting the on-campus requirements of their visa.    

 

Early Childhood Education

Location Offered: Online


Elementary Education (M.A.E)

Location Offered: Online (one week in residence required)

 


History (M.A.)

Location Offered: Online


Leadership in Physical Education

Location Offered: Online

 

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Literacy Education (M.A.E.)

Location Offered: Online

 


Music Education

Location Offered: Online

 


Philanthropy and Non-Profit Development

Location Offered: Online

 


Principalship (M.A.E.)

Location Offered: Online

 

 


Public Policy (M.P.P.)

Location Offered: Online

 

 


School Library Studies (M.A.)

Location Offered: Online

 


Science Education (M.A.)

Location Offered: Online

 

 


Social Work (M.S.W.)

Location Offered: Online


Teaching English in Secondary Schools

Location Offered: Online