17 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) M.A. at The University of Iowa prepares students for careers in higher education including student affairs or higher education administration and policy. 

The Special Education at the The University of Iowa provides in-depth theoretical and field work experiences in special education. The 32-semester hour program offers specialization in three areas: K-8 Strategist I, 5-12 Strategist I: Mild/Moderate, Instructional Strategist II: Behavior Disorders/Learning Disabilities (K-12).

At The University of Iowa, students in the Master of Medical Education Program apply to and receive their degree from the College of Medicine.

The Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency at The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. The MA is a non-thesis degree offered online only.

The MA in Rehabilitation Counseling is awarded by the Graduate College. It is a nonthesis degree program offered by The University of Iowa. 

The Mathematics Education at The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. The MA is a nonthesis degree.

The World Languages Education at The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. The MAT is a non-thesis degree.

The M.A. in Multilingual Education at the The University of Iowa  allows students to design a program of study with a specific area of focus. The M.A. program provides in-depth preparation in theoretical and practical aspects of language learning and teaching.

The MA, EdS, and PhD in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies with a focus in Educational Leadership are awarded by the Graduate College. The MA and the EdS are available without a thesis, offered by The University of Iowa. 

At English Education from The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is in the College of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning. Both are nonthesis degrees.

The Educational Measurement and Statistics at The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. The MA is offered with or without a thesis.

The Music Education at The University of Iowa is are awarded by the Graduate College. The program is administered by the School of Music in cooperation with the College of Education. Application is made to the School of Music.

The Art Education offered by The University of Iowa provides a creative, multidisciplinary environment for students of the studio arts and the history of art.

The Science Education program at the The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. The MS is thesis program only. The MAT is a nonthesis program.

The School Counseling program at The University of Iowa trains future school counselors to identify and meet the academic, social-emotional, and career needs of K-12 students through the development of data-driven programs, comprehensive service delivery, collaboration with staff and families, and attention to their unique and diverse identities and abilities.

If you hold an interest in understanding people’s cognition, learning, and social interaction both inside and outside of schools, our MA in Learning Sciences at The University of Iowa is right for you. You will enhance your current career or be prepared for careers beyond formal instructional settings.

The Social Studies Education at the The University of Iowa is for teachers already holding teacher licensure and provides opportunities for in-depth study of social studies curricula and pedagogy, global education, and new developments in history and the social sciences.