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. If you were to agree to this pathway, your first semester would entail the following courses:

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

Music Education

Location Offered: Online