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:
- Unofficial transcripts can be submitted for the purpose of admission. Official documents must be arranged before enrollment.
- Unofficial TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo scores can be submitted for the purpose of admission. In most cases these scores can be verified for authenticity.
- 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:
- TOEFL**: 100
- IELTS: 7.0
- Duolingo: 125
Requirements:
- (1) Letter of Recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Applicant Statement
Applied Engineering (M.S.)
Location Offered: On Campus
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Applicant Statement
Athletic Training (MATR)
Location Offered: On Campus
Intake Terms: Summer
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Applicant Statement
- Statement of Experience
Biology
Location Offered: On Campus
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Applicant Statement
Business Administration (MBA)
Location Offered: Hybrid (approved for on-campus international students), Online
Intake Terms: Fall
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- Resume with 3 references listed
- Financial Certification Form
Communication & Media (M.A.)
Location Offered: On campus
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 100
- IELTS: 7.0
- Duolingo: 120
Requirements:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Writing Sample
Counseling (M.A.)
Location Offered: On campus
Intake Terms: Fall
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Writing Sample
Educational Psychology (M.A.E.)
Location Offered: On campus
Intake Terms: Fall
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Writing Sample
English (M.A.)
Location Offered: On campus
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 100
- IELTS: 7.0
- Duolingo: 120
Requirements:
- 2 Letters if Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Writing Sample
Geography (M.A.)
Location Offered: On campus
Intake Terms: Fall
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume
Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)
Location Offered: On campus, Online
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Applicant Statement
Kinesiology & Sports Performance (M.A)
Location Offered: On campus, Online
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
Applicant Statement
Mathematics (M.A.)
Location Offered: On campus, Hybrid
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- Applicant Statement
Music (M.M./M.A.)
Location Offered: On campus, Online
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Program-Specific Requirements
Recreation, Tourism & Nonprofit Leadership (M.A.)
Location Offered: On campus, Online
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume
Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.)
Location Offered: On campus
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 90
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 110
Requirements:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Work Experience
- 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:
- TOEFL**: 100
- IELTS: 7.0
- Duolingo: 130
Requirements:
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Program-Specific Requirements
Women's & Gender Studies (M.A.)
Location Offered: On campus
Intake Terms: Fall, Spring
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 80
- IELTS: 7.0
- Duolingo: 105
Requirements:
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Sample
- Applicant Statement
Doctor of Education (EdD): Curriculum & Instruction
Location Offered: Hybrid
Intake Terms: Fall
English Proficiency:
- TOEFL**: 100
- IELTS: 7.0
- Duolingo: 120
Requirements:
- Statement
- Writing Sample
- 3 LOR
- Resume/CV
Online
Business Administration (MBA)
Location Offered: Online
Doctor of Education (ED.D)
Location Offered: Online
Music Education
Location Offered: Online