The objective of graduate study is to develop the intellectual breadth and specialized training necessary for careers in the professions, in research, and in teaching. The problems facing society require new knowledge and new ways of using existing knowledge. At Ball State University, students can meet these challenges in an atmosphere that fosters scholarship and creative activity. Ball State University offers powerful resources for graduate research and teaching and personal attention to students-in the classroom, the laboratory, the studio, and the world of work.
Opportunities abound for learning, enhancing employability, and enriching life.
Ball State graduate programs prepare students for a variety of public and private sector employment settings-business, government, health care, laboratory, industry, education, and social service organizations. Degree programs prioritize the development of an advanced knowledge base, the ability to use current technology and methods in a discipline, and the acquisition of practical skills. The overall academic experiences was rated as either excellent or good by 97 percent. The quality of their graduate educations was rated as either excellent or good by 93 percent. The top reason that Ball State graduates chose this university was the availability of an outstanding program in their areas of interest.