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STUDENT INFORMATION
Graduate Study
Director of Graduate Studies, Lawshe Hall, Room 238 219/989-2545
Office of Graduate Studies, Lawshe Hall Room 247 219/989-2257
Twelve academic departments and schools offer thirteen master’s degrees as well
as other programs of graduate study at Purdue University Calumet to meet the postbaccalaureate
needs of the citizens of northwest Indiana and surrounding areas.
The programs are flexible to suit the needs of graduate students and their employers.
They provide development for industry, business and government professionals
through focused courses and degrees designed for a wide variety of student ages,
schedules, and career paths, including those leading to doctoral study.
Programs
School of Education
Master of Science in Education with specializations in:
Educational Administration**
Instructional Technology (School Based)
Instructional Design (Non-School Based)
Mental Health Counseling
School Counseling
Human Services
Special Education
** the specialization in Educational Administration is available online in an
accelerated format.
Alsoavailable at the graduate level in Education:
Licenses:
School Administration
Mental Health Counseling
School Counseling
Special Education (Mild Intervention and Intense Intervention)
Special Education Director
Certificates:
Addictions in Counseling
Response to Intervention
Instructional Technology
Elementary and Secondary
School of Engineering, Math and Science
Master of Science in Biology
combined BS/MS in Biological Sciences
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Engineering with specializations in:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Mathematics
School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Master of Arts in Communication
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in History
Master of Science in Child Development and Family Studies
with specializations in:
Marriage and Family Therapy
Human Development and Family Studies
School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Accountancy
School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
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School of Technology
Master of Science in Technology
Students interested in graduate study should refer to the individual departmental listings
of degree requirements elsewhere in this catalog. Correspondence about admission to the
Graduate School and inquiries about a specific school’s/department’s requirements should
be addressed to the head of the school/department to which the applicant seeks admission.
Admission to the Graduate School
Degree-Seeking Applicants
Applicants for specific graduate degrees must apply for graduate study via the
online application located at http:www.gradschool.purdue.edu/admissions/
Applicants should apply preferably four months, but no later than one month,
prior to the semester of desired admission.
All applications are first evaluated by a departmental committee at Purdue
Calumet. If advanced for admission, the application is submitted to the Office of
Graduate Studies for final processing and approval.
General Admission Requirements:
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Graduation indexof 3.0 (B) on a 4.0-point scale (individual departments
and schools may set higher indexes).
3. Other requirements, as detailed by individual departments and schools,
typically a goal statement or statement of purpose.
4. Academic ability for graduate work.
Applicants must submit:
1. A completed online application.
2. Three letters of recommendation.
3. Two official transcripts of all previous college and university course workcompleted.
4. A $55.00 application fee payable online by credit card — details in online application.
5. Other documents as required by the individual department or school.
6. Other evidence of academic performance as required by the individual
department or school.
7. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if required by the particular department or
school. Consult the individual department or school for additional information.
8. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) may be required by the
School of Management. Consult the School of Management for additional information.
9. Further information can be found at the Graduate School’s Web site at:
http://webs.purduecal.edu/gradschool/
When to apply
Applications, transcripts and supporting materials should be submitted to
the department or school preferably four months, but not less than one month,
before the beginning of the session for which the applicant seeks admission.
Some programs may have specific deadlines for application. Please check with the
department in which admission is sought for information on the specific deadline.
An applicant is not officially admitted until notification from the Graduate
School. International students should check with the International Students
Services office for application deadlines.
Non-Degree Graduate Status (Temporary Admission Status)
Students who wish to pursue study beyond the bachelor’s degree, but may not
have specific degree objectives, may take graduate courses by submitting:
1. A completed temporary, non-degree online application located at
http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/admissions/
There is no fee for submission of a non-degree application.
2. One copy of the bachelor’s degree final transcript showing the date of degree completion.
3. Note: Temporary or non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid or
Graduate Teaching Aide Positions.