16 Master's degrees offered by the university

Butler University’s Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals (EPPSP) prepares aspiring educational leaders to make an impact from day one.

The MM in Instrumental Conducting program at Butler University is designed for students interested in expanding their knowledge, skill, and effectiveness in conducting instrumental ensembles. 

Designed for music educators currently teaching in a K-12 setting, Butler University’s Master of Music in Music Education program utilizes a hybrid model with both distance learning and in-person instruction.

The Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy degree at the Butler University challenges students to pursue leadership in the teaching profession. 

The MS in Mental Health Counseling at Butler University offers hands-on training and a pathway to licensure in mental health counseling. 

The MM in Choral Conducting program at Butler University is designed for students interested in expanding their knowledge, skill, and effectiveness in conducting instrumental ensembles. 

Contemporary art music of every style and genre are the heart of our composition program.  The MM in Composition from the Butler University is a writing intensive degree, with numerous opportunities to write, perform, teach, and collaborate, resulting in a professional body of work that reflects our students’ newly expanded musical vocabulary and high level of craftsmanship.

The Master of Arts program in English at Butler University consists of course work and individual studies in English and American as well as European and World Literatures.

Butler University’s 36-hour MFA in Creative Writing program is supported by a lively Indianapolis literary community. 

Designed for students looking to expand professional opportunities as performers and private teachers, Butler University’s Master of Music in Performance program provides students with the necessary framework to build a meaningful career in music. 

Butler University’s Master of Arts in Musicology is a two-year program designed to prepare students for doctoral studies in musicology or related fields. 

 Master of Science in Data Analytics program offered by Butler University  empowers students with the analytical skills required to create and deploy data-based actionable insights which improve decision-making in their organization.

Students complete our Strategic Communication program at Butler University with the balance of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to create and deliver messages targeted to a wide array of audiences.

Our dynamic Master of Business Administration program at Butler University is taught by industry experts and guided by student-assigned certified leadership coaches that prepare you for leadership roles in the business world. 

Graduates of the Master of Science in School Counseling program from Butler University are educators with a mental health perspective who are trained to counsel K–12 students.

The Master of Science in School Counseling at Butler University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).