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Indiana University South Bend - Graduate Bulletin 2001-2003

Admission Requirements

IUSB offers 13 graduate programs in a variety of disciplines and professional studies. Please refer to the academic offerings and overview on the preceding page. Admission to IUSB graduate programs is degree-specific. All students interested in pursuing graduate education must fulfill the following initial requirements:

• Possess an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have obtained a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) as required by the individual graduate programs as listed in the program descriptions.
• Have fulfilled all program prerequisites and appropriate undergraduate course work.
• Have submitted all required documentation for full consideration of admission.

Students who intend to enroll in graduate course work as a part of a degree program at IUSB must have their admission cleared in advance by the specific graduate program director. Students who register for graduate credit without such approval do so without assurance that course credit will be applied to meet requirements for advanced degrees.

General inquiries and initial questions regarding programs and admission may be directed to the specific graduate program offices listed below or to the Office of Graduate Programs. Those who possess a bachelor’s and wish to pursue academic course work outside of an established program of study at IUSB are to contact the Office of Graduate Programs.

—Office of Graduate Programs

Administration Building, 102, (219) 237-4481or 237-4509
General inquiries, all programs

—School of the Arts

Northside Hall, 101, (219) 237-4134
Master of Music

—School of Business and Economics

Administration Building, 202, (219) 237-4138
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Management of Information Technologies

—School of Education

Greenlawn Hall, 120, (219) 237-4845
Master of Science in Education, Counseling and Human Services
Master of Science in Education, Elementary Education
Master of Science in Education, School Administration an Supervision
Master of Science in Education, Secondary Education
Master of Science in Education, Special Education

—College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Wiekamp Hall, 2188, (219) 237-4334
Master of Arts in Applied Psychology

—College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Wiekamp Hall, 3248, (219) 237-4256
Master of Liberal Studies

—School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Wiekamp Hall, 2210, (219) 237-4592
Master of Public Affairs

—School of Social Work

Northside Hall, 418, (219) 237-4880
Master of Social Work

Application Procedures

Applications and program information can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Programs or from the individual graduate program offices. Those seeking course work as a nondegree student may obtain the Application for Admission from the Office of Graduate Programs.

Degree Seeking Applicants

• Application for admission, program specific
• Application fee of $40, where applicable
• Evidence of an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts
• Entrance examination scores, where applicable
• Letters of reference, where applicable
• Personal statement/statement of purpose, where applicable
• Demonstration of English proficiency (TOEFL) for applicants whose native language is not English

Nondegree Seeking Applicants

• Nondegree status application
• Application fee of $40, where applicable
• Evidence of an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Admission Classifications

—Formal Admission Formal admission indicates that the student has received full admission to a graduate program. This also verifies that all program prerequisites, entrance examinations, and application processes have been reviewed and completed.
Note: Formal admission is required for student loan approval and disbursement.

—Provisional/Conditional Students who have met basic requirements for entrance to a graduate program but have additional requirements to meet are classified as provisional/conditional. Each graduate program has specific and varied requirements for admission. All requirements for the specific program must be met prior to formal admission. Students will be allowed to take certain and specific courses as a provisional/conditional student at the discretion of the university, deans, and graduate program directors. Students may be limited to the number of credit hours accumulated prior to matriculation. Program director approval is necessary for courses taken and their applicability to specific graduate programs. Student loans are not available to students in a provisional/conditional status.

—Guest/Nondegree Students enrolled in other graduate programs within the Indiana University system or at another university may seek permission to register for course work as a part of their specific graduate program. These students must apply as a guest/nondegree student, pay the application fee, and obtain approval from the graduate program director to take the desired course work. Guest/nondegree students must also receive approval from their home university advisor.

—Denied Those applicants who do not meet minimum and/or specific requirements for graduate program acceptance and who are not eligible for provisional status will be denied admission. The graduate program that denied admission will provide the applicant with reason(s) for denial and the reapplication process, where appropriate.

—Nondegree Students with a completed undergraduate degree may take undergraduate course work and some graduate course work without being a graduate degree-seeking student. Nondegree students must submit an application form and are required to pay the application fee. Nondegree students must also meet all course prerequisites prior to registering for any course work. Nondegree students wishing to register for graduate course work must obtain approval from the specific graduate program director. Registration for graduate course work is at the discretion of the university, deans, and graduate program directors. Students seek the nondegree status for a variety of reasons. The following list addresses the majority of nondegree classifications:

• Prerequisites Graduate programs often have prerequisites and require course work that students need to complete prior to being formally admitted as a graduate student. These prerequisites vary greatly with each graduate program. In many cases, these prerequisites are at the undergraduate level and cannot be counted toward the graduate degree. Please meet with a program advisor regarding prerequisites.
• Teaching/Licensing Requirements Licensed teachers are required to meet educational goals through course work at regular intervals to maintain and/or renew teacher licensing. The School of Education certification officer provides advising for these students.
• Professional and Personal Development Many professions require continuing education for maintaining licensure and credentialling or to remain current within educational and professional disciplines. These students may take courses at the undergraduate level provided they meet the prerequisites. Those wishing to enroll in graduate course work must obtain permission from the graduate program director prior to enrolling and provide sufficient documentation of academic competence.

Admission of International Students

International students seeking admission to IUSB must begin the admissions process with the International Programs, Jordan International Center, (219) 237-4419. See page 19 for further information.

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