Overview

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences / College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is located in South Bend, IN, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Applied mathematics and computer science
(Graduate Certificate)	Technology for administration
(Graduate Certificate)	Health systems management
(Graduate Certificate)	Computer programming
(Graduate Certificate)	Nonprofit management
(Graduate Certificate)	Strategic sustainability leadership
(Graduate Certificate)	Applied informatics
(Graduate Certificate)	Social and cultural diversity
(Graduate Certificate)	Public management
Master of Arts (MA)	English
(Graduate Certificate)	Behavior modification
(Graduate Certificate)	International studies
(Graduate Certificate)	Paralegal studies
(Graduate Certificate)	Professional writing
(Graduate Certificate)	Computer applications
Master of Public Administration (MPA)	Public affairs
Master of Liberal Studies (MLS)	Liberal studies
(Graduate Certificate)	Advanced computer programming
(Graduate Certificate)	Correctional management and supervision

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	30
Other Advanced Degrees	6

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Varies Thesis Required for some

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

51

Applied

43

Accepted

31

Enrolled

Applying

40

Application Fee - Domestic

60

Application Fee - International

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 31st	July 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	March 31st	November 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	March 10
Types of financial support available	Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

123

Total Graduate Students

15%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.07%
Black or African American	7.32%
White or Caucasian	59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.88%
Unknown	2.44%

Gender

Male (47%)

Female (52%)

Faculty

79

Total faculty

Full-time - 79

Part-time - 0

Male (46)

Female (33)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, English language and literature, creative writing, computer networks
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	127,000

Location & Contact

Address 1700 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN  46615
United States

Contact Dr. Elizabeth E. Dunn
Dean
Email: elizdunn@iusb.edu
Phone: 574-520-4290

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