Graduate Programs

Unlock Your Potential with a CAS Graduate Degree!

GradPhotoLidinskyThe College of Arts and Sciences is proud to feature five graduate programs, with tracks that lead to a variety of careers. Our programs feature small seminar-style classes where students can engage in lively conversation with each other and the professor. Our graduate faculty are all accomplished members of their fields and are devoted to providing every graduate student with mentorship tailored to their passions and interests. 

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CAS Graduate Programs

Prepares students to meet the complex computer and/or mathematical challenges they will face in today’s changing, high-tech business environment. Offering tracks in:

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Combined Applied Mathematics/Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Cybersecurity

Contact:

Dr. Liqiang Zhang, Program Director

(574) 520-4297

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Learn advanced skills in textual analysis, research, teaching, editing, and publishing. Offering tracks in: 

  • Literary analysis
  • Creative Writing

Contact:

Chu He, Graduate Director
chuhe@iu.edu

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An interdisciplinary program for those who want to design their own learning experience. Offering courses in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. Offering additional tracks in:

  • Business
  • History
  • Sustainability Leadership

Contact:

Joshua Wells, Program Director

(574) 520-4434

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The Master of Music program is for students with bachelor’s degrees in music (BA, BM, BME, etc.) who wish to continue developing their musical specialty through graduate-level instruction. The degrees combine high-level performance/compositional study with coursework that emphasizes preparation for academic research. Tracks available in:

  • Performance
  • Composition (Traditional or Low-Residency)

Contact:

Ryan Olivier, Music Department Chair
musicsb@iu.edu 

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Prepares students for careers as leaders and managers in administration and policy within government, nonprofit, and healthcare organizations. Offering tracks in:

  • Government Administration and Policy
  • Nonprofit Administration and Policy
  • Health Systems Administration and Policy

Contact:

Dr. Jamie Smith, Program Director

(574) 520-4817