Graduate Degree Programs
Degree Programs
Are you ready to take your education and personal growth to the next level? Look no further than Southern Illinois University! We offer a wide range of options for those seeking post-baccalaureate certificates, online Master's programs, and residential Master's or Doctoral programs. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills in a specific field, advance your career, or delve into cutting-edge research, SIU has plenty of available options to suit your ambitions.
Accountancy - M.Acc. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.Acc. in Accountancy
- M.P.Acc. in Accountancy
- Concurrent Degree Program: Law (J.D.) / M.Acc.
- See Business Administration for Ph.D. in Accounting
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Auditing and Accounting Information Systems - M.Acc.
Taxation - M.Acc.
General - M.Acc.
On Campus - Yes
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - None
Agribusiness Economics - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Agribusiness Economics
- Concurrent Degree Program - M.B.A. / M.S.
- See Environmental Resources Policy for Ph.D.
- See Agricultural Sciences for Ph.D.
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Agribusiness Economics - M.S.
Agricultural Services - M.S.
Concurrent Degree Program with Business Administration (COB) - M.S. / M.B.A.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - None
Agricultural Sciences - Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences
Areas of Interest:
Agricultural Economics - Ph.D.
Agricultural Systems and Education - Ph.D.
Animal Science - Ph.D.
Crop Science and Environmental Management - Ph.D.
Food and Nutrition - Ph.D.
Forestry - Ph.D.
Horticulture - Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE
Deadlines - None
Animal Science - M.S. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Animal Science
- See Agricultural Sciences for Ph.D.
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - Fall - March 1
Spring - September 2
Anthropology - M.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Anthropology
- Ph.D. in Anthropology
Areas of Interest:
Archaeology - M.A., Ph.D
Physical / Biological - M.A., Ph.D.
Sociocultural - M.A., Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE (600/250/100 TOEFL required for all internationals)
Deadlines - None
Architecture - M.Arch.
Degrees Offered:
- M.ARCH in Architecture
- On-Campus Degree Path starts in the Summer term – 15 month program
- Online Degree Path starts in the Fall term
Areas of Interest:
General
On Campus - Yes
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - February 1
Art and Design - M.F.A.
Degrees Offered:
- M.F.A. in Art and Design
Areas of Interest:
Ceramics - M.F.A
Design - M.F.A
Drawing - M.F.A
Glass - M.F.A
Metalsmithing/Blacksmithing - M.F.A
Painting - M.F.A
Printmaking - M.F.A
Sculpture - M.F.A
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - Fall - Feb 15
Applications accepted for Fall ONLY
Aviation Management - M.S. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Aviation Management – Online Program
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - None
Behavior Analysis and Therapy - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy (on-campus option only)
- Ph.D. in Psychology available
Areas of Interest:
Autism
Child Abuse and Neglect
Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Behavioral Economics
Applied Behavior Analysis
Become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE required for the Psychology – Behavioral Analysis and Therapy Specialization Ph.D. program
Deadlines - January 1, 2026 is the last day to submit applications for Fall 2026 admission.
Visit the Behavior Analysis and Therapy Program for Full Details
Biological Sciences - M.S. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Biological Sciences
- Thesis and non-thesis option
Areas of Interest:
Interdisciplinary coursework spanning Microbiology, Physiology, Plant Biology and Zoology
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines -
Fall Semester:
For teaching assistantships/fellowship consideration- January 7th; For all other applicants, April 15 (international students) and July 15 (domestic students)
Spring Semester:
- August 1 (international students); December 1 (domestic students)
- No admissions into summer semester
Biomedical Engineering - M.S., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S.in Biomedical Engineering
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Options for M.S. and Ph.D.
Bioinformatics Computational Medicine
Biomedical Imaging
Biomedical Instrumentation
Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Modeling and Simulation of Biomedical Processes
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE
Deadlines - None
Business Administration - M.B.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.B.A.: Master of Business Administration - Online Only
- Ph.D. in Business Administration
M.B.A. Concentrations:
General
Analytics for Managers
Ph.D. Areas of Interest:
Finance
Marketing
Management
On Campus - Ph.D. only
Online - M.B.A. only
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - Ph.D. - GMAT (preferred score 600) or GRE
Deadlines - Ph.D. applications are due February 15 each year for Management, and every even numbered year for Marketing and Finance.
Business Analytics - M.S.
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - None
Chemistry - M.S., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Chemistry
- Ph.D. in Chemistry
Areas of Interest:
Analytical - M.S., Ph.D.
Biochemistry - M.S., Ph.D.
Inorganic - M.S., Ph.D.
Materials - M.S., Ph.D.
Organic - M.S., Ph.D.
Physical - M.S., Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE General Exam
Deadlines - Fall - February 1
Spring - August 1
Visit the Chemistry Master's Degree Program for Full Details
Visit the Chemistry Doctoral Degree Program for Full Details
Civil and Environmental Engineering - M.S., M.E. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Civil Engineering
- M.E. in Civil Engineering
- See Engineering Science for Ph.D.
Areas of Interest:
Environmental - M.S., M.E.
Geotechnical - M.S., M.E.
Hydraulic and Water Resources - M.S., M.E.
Structural - M.S., M.E.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE for M.S. Only
Deadlines - Fall - March 1
Summer - March 1
Visit the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program for Full Details
Communication Disorders and Sciences - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Communication Disorders and Sciences
Areas of Interest:
Speech and Language Pathology - M.S.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE is optional
Deadlines - Summer - February 1st
Applications accepted for Summer Term only
Visit the Communication Disorders and Sciences Program for Full Details
Communication Studies - M.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Communication Studies
- Ph.D. in Communication Studies
- *Theater Applicants - For M.F.A. admission, apply to the Theater department. For Ph.D. level admission, apply to the Communication Studies Ph.D. program and note a specialization in Theater on the departmental application. ALL theater applicants (M.F.A. and Ph.D.) should contact Professor Jacob Juntunen in Theater (phone: 618-453-5747 or email: jjuntunen@siu.edu) for information about the application process and procedures.
Areas of Interest:
Intercultural Communication and Pedagogy - M.A., Ph.D.
Gender, Sexuality and Communication - M.A., Ph.D.
Performance Studies - M.A., Ph.D.
Rhetoric and Society
Theater - M.A.
Theater-Playwriting - Ph.D.
Theater-History and Criticism - Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE is optional. Students wishing to be considered for fellowships with the Graduate School should submit GRE scores. (600/250/100 TOEFL required for all international students)
Deadlines - Fall - January 1
Applications accepted for Fall ONLY. Theater applicants can apply for any term.
Computer Science - M.S., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Computer Science
- Ph.D. in Computer Science
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Artificial Intelligence, Soft computing and Multi-Agent Systems - M.S., Ph.D.
Bioinformatics - M.S., Ph.D.
Computer Graphics and Human Computer Interaction - M.S., Ph.D.
Data Management - M.S., Ph.D.
Distributed and Parallel Computing - M.S., Ph.D.
Networks and Security - M.S., Ph.D.
Pattern Recognition, Visualization and Multimedia Processing - M.S., Ph.D.
Software Engineering - M.S., Ph.D.
The Computer Science program offers a Cooperative Ph.D. in collaboration with SIU Edwardsville
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE for Ph.D. only
Deadlines - Master's - Fall - February 15
Master's - Spring - September 15
Ph.D. - Fall - December 31
Counseling and Rehabilitation Education - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Counseling and Rehabilitation Education
Areas of Interest:
General
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - None
Deadlines - April 30
Visit the Counseling and Rehabilitation Education Program for Full Details
Creative Writing - M.F.A.
Degrees Offered:
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing
Areas of Interest:
Poetry - M.F.A.
Fiction - M.F.A.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE recommended but not required
Deadlines - Jan 1- For those seeking fellowships
Jan 15 - For all other applicants
Criminology and Criminal Justice - M.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Corrections - M.A., Ph.D.
Crime Prevention - M.A., Ph.D.
Juvenile Justice - M.A., Ph.D.
Law and Society - M.A., Ph.D.
Policing - M.A., Ph.D.
Policy Analysis and Evaluation - M.A., Ph.D.
Spatial Analysis of Crime - M.A., Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - None
Deadlines - None
Visit the Criminology and Criminal Justice Program for Full Details
Curriculum and Instruction - M.S.Ed., M.A.T., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
- M.A.T. in Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Education
- Ph.D. in Education
Areas of Interest:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment - M.S.Ed., Ph.D.
Human Development and Family Studies- Ph.D.
Learning Systems Design Technology - M.S.Ed., Ph.D.
Language, Literacies, and Culture - Ph.D.
Mathematics Education - Ph.D.
Science Education - Ph.D.
Secondary Biology, Chemistry, English-Language Arts, History, and Mathematics - MAT
Social Science Education - Ph.D.
STEM Education - Ph.D.
Teacher Leadership - Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE - Ph.D. ONLY
Deadlines - MAT - Fall - April 15
M.S.Ed - Fall - July 1/Spring - October 15/Summer - April 1
Ph.D. - Fall - February 1/Spring - September 1/Summer - February1
Visit the Curriculum and Instruction Program for Full Details
Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems - M.S. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems
- Interdisciplinary program between the School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering and the School of Computing
Areas of Interest:
Cybersecurity
Cyber Systems
On Campus - Yes
Online - Coming Soon
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - None
Visit the Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems Program for Full Details
Doctor of Medical Science - DMSc
Degrees Offered:
- Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)
Areas of Interest:
Doctorate Education for PAs
Application Criteria:
PA degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program
Active or maintained NCCPA certification
Curriculum vitae or résumé
Personal Statement
1-3 letter(s) of recommendation
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - NCCPA Board Certification
Deadlines - Two cohort start options per year: Summer semester (May/June) and Spring semester (January)
Deadline to apply is 8 weeks before each cohort start
Visit the Doctor of Medical Science Program for Full Details
Economics - M.A., M.S., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Economics
- M.S. in Economics
- Ph.D. in Economics
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Economic Development - M.A., M.S., Ph.D.
International Economics - M.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Monetary Economics - M.A., M.S.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE
Deadlines - None
Education - Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- Ph.D.
Areas of Interest:
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration
Workforce Education and Development, currently transitioning to… Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE
Deadlines - None
Educational Administration - M.S.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S.Ed. in Educational Administration
- Ph.D. in Education: Educational Administration
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Administration
Areas of Interest:
Educational Administration - M.S., Ph.D.
Endorsement Program (requires M.S.Ed.)
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - None
Visit the Educational Administration Program for Full Details
Electrical and Computer Engineering - M.S., M.E., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- M.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Concurrent Degree Program - Law (J.D.) / M.S. in ECE
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Bioinformatics and Biomedical Instrumentation - M.S., Ph.D.
Computer Engineering and Embedded Systems - M.S., Ph.D.
Electromagnetics and Optics/Photonics - M.S., Ph.D.
Nano Electronics and Emerging Technologies - M.S., Ph.D.
Networks - M.S., Ph.D.
Power Systems and Control - M.S., Ph.D
Security - M.S., Ph.D.
Telecommunications and Signal Processing - M.S., Ph.D.
VLSI and Design Automation - M.S., Ph.D
JD/ECE Concurrent Degree Program - M.S.
On Campus - Yes
Online - M.E. only
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE - Required for Ph.D and M.S.
Deadlines - None
Visit the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program for Full Details
Engineering Science - Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- Ph.D. in Engineering Science
- Ph.D. Coop Program Available with SIUE - See Department for Details
Areas of Interest:
Civil and Environmental Engineering - Ph.D.
Electrical and Computer Engineering - Ph.D.
Industrial and Quality Engineering - Ph.D.
The Engineering Science program offers a Cooperative Ph.D. in collaboration with SIU Edwardsville
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE
Deadlines - None
English - M.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in English
- Ph.D. in English
Areas of Interest:
English Studies - M.A.
Literature - M.A.
Rhetoric and Composition - M.A.
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines -
M.A. Fall Term- January 1
English Studies - M.A.- Spiring term- November 15
Ph.D. Fall Term - January 1
Environmental Resources Policy - Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Resources and Policy
Areas of Interest:
Earth and Environmental Processes
Energy and Mineral Resources
Environmental Policy and Administration
Forestry, Agricultural and Rural Land Resources
Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Modeling
Water Resources
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE
Deadlines - Fall Admission ONLY
Visit the Environmental Resources Policy Program for Full Details
Forestry - M.S. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Forestry
- See Agricultural Sciences for Ph.D.
Areas of Interest:
Forest Resource Management – M.S.
Ecological Restoration – M.S.
Fire Science – M.S.
Recreation Ecology – M.S.
Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management – M.S.
Wildlife Conservation and Management – M.S.
Watershed Management – M.S.
Hydrology and Soil Science – M.S.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE
Deadlines - Fall - Second Saturday in July
Spring - Last Saturday in November
Summer - Last Saturday in March
Geography and Environmental Resources - M.S. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. Geography and Environmental Resources
- See Environmental Resources and Policy for Ph.D.
Areas of Interest:
Agricultural Geography - M.S.
Applied Cartography and Geographic Visualization - M.S.
Climate and Water Resources - M.S.
Climatology - M.S.
Conservation - M.S.
Environmental Sustainability - M.S.
Geographic Information Science - M.S.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - M.S.
Land Use - M.S.
Natural Hazards - M.S.
Natural Resource Management - M.S.
Remote Sensing - M.S.
Rural Geography - M.S.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE recommended but not required
Deadlines - Fall Admission ONLY - January 15
Visit the Geography and Environmental Resources Program for Full Details
Geology - M.A., M.S. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S.in Geology (Fall Admission ONLY)
- M.A. in Geology
- See Environmental Resources and Policy for Ph.D.
- See Geosciences for Ph.D.
Areas of Interest:
Active Tectonics - M.A., M.S.
Applied Seismology and Potential-Field Geophysics - M.A., M.S.
Coal and Energy Resource Geology - M.A., M.S.
Environmental Geology - M.A., M.S.
Environmental Geochemistry - M.A., M.S.
Environmental Geophysics - M.A., M.S.
Geomorphology - M.A., M.S.
Hydrogeology - M.A., M.S.
Low-Temperature Geochemistry - M.A., M.S.
Ore Deposits and Economic Geology - M.A., M.S.
Organic Geochemistry - M.A., M.S.
Paleontology, Micropaleontology, and Paleoecology - M.A., M.S.
Petrology - M.A., M.S.
Pleistocene Geology - M.A., M.S.
Sedimentation and Stratigraphy - M.A., M.S.
Structural Geology - M.A., M.S.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE
Deadlines - None
Geosciences - Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- Ph.D. in Geosciences
Areas of Interest:
Biogeochemistry - Ph.D.
Earth Surface Processes - Ph.D.
Energy and Mineral Resources - Ph.D.
Geophysics and Tectonics - Ph.D.
Paleobiology - Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE
Deadlines - Fall Admission ONLY
Health Administration - M.H.A.
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Health Administration
Areas of Interest:
Health Administration
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting an approved English Language Competency Test score with their application. These applicants must have one of the following minimum scores for consideration:
- 550 on the paper-based TOEFL
- 80 on the internet-based TOEFL
- 6.5 on the IELTS
- 105 on the Duolingo English Exam
This applies to all international applicants. No waivers or exemptions will be provided. Students must provide a copy of their scorecard, verifying test results, with their application to the MHA.
Given the accelerated nature of the MHA, the academic program does not agree to or approve late arrivals.
Deadlines - None
Health Informatics - M.H.I.
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Health Informatics
Areas of Interest:
Health Informatics
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting an approved English Language Competency Test score with their application. These applicants must have one of the following minimum scores for consideration:
- 550 on the paper-based TOEFL
- 80 on the internet-based TOEFL
- 6.5 on the IELTS
- 105 on the Duolingo English Exam
This applies to all international applicants. No waivers or exemptions will be provided. Students must provide a copy of their scorecard, verifying test results, with their application to the MHA.
Given the accelerated nature of the MHA, the academic program does not agree to or approve late arrivals.
Deadlines - None
Higher Education - M.S.Ed.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S.Ed. in Education
Areas of Interest:
College Student Personnel (CSP) - M.S.Ed.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE or MAT
Deadlines - None
History - M.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in History
- Ph.D. in Historical Studies
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
General
The History program offers a Cooperative Ph.D. with SIU Edwardsville
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE (no longer required), TOEFL required for all internationals
Deadlines - Fall - January 15
Human Sciences - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. Human Sciences
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Exercise Science
Nutrition and Dietetics
Sport and Recreation Studies
Interdisciplinary
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - Fall - July 15
Spring - November 15
Summer - April 15
Linguistics - M.A.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Linguistics
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Phonetics and phonology
Morphology and syntax
Sociolinguistics and applied linguistics
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - 90 on TOEFL (internet-based) or 7.0 on IELTS for international students who are not native speakers of English
Deadlines:
January 15 - to be considered for fellowships
February 1 - to be considered in the first round of funding for teaching assistantships
April 25 - to be considered in the final round of funding for teaching assistantships
July 25 - to seek admission without funding
Mass Communication and Media Arts - M.F.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.F.A. in Mass Communication and Media Arts
- Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Media Arts
Areas of Interest:
Interdisciplinary Media Arts (film, photo, video, sonic, intermedia) - M.F.A.
Mass Communication and Media Arts - Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE recommended but not required; 600/250/100 minimum TOEFL required for all internationals
Deadlines - Fall - March 1
Visit the Mass Communication and Media Arts Program for Full Details
Mathematics - M.A., M.S., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Mathematics
- Ph.D. in Mathematics
- Certificate in Dual Credit Mathematics
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Applied Math - M.S., Ph.D.
Probability and Statistics - M.S., Ph.D.
Pure Math - M.S., Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE recommended but not required
Deadlines - Fall - January 31
Spring - October 1
Summer - January 15
*Late applications will be considered if there are openings for admission / assistantships
Mechanical Engineering - M.S., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Areas of Interest:
Mechanical Systems and Design M.S., Ph.D.
Advanced Manufacturing M.S., Ph.D.
Energy and Fluid/Thermal Systems M.S., Ph.D.
Material and Chemical Systems M.S., Ph.D.
Biomechanics M.S., Ph.D.
Aerospace Engineering M.S., Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE- Required for M.S. and Ph.D.
Deadlines - None
Media Theory & Research - M.A.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Media Theory and Research
Areas of Interest:
General
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE recommended but not required; 600/250/100 minimum TOEFL required for all internationals
Deadlines - Fall - February 1
Medical Dosimetry - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Medical Dosimetry
Areas of Interest:
General
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - no test required
Deadlines - Fall Semester Admission Only
January 1 for Track One applications and No Deadline for Track Two applications
Multidisciplinary Biomedical & Biological Sciences - M.S., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- thesis M.S., non-thesis M.S. and Ph.D.
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:
Anatomy & Neurobiology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biomedical Science (non-thesis M.S. only)
Cell Biology, Immunology & Cancer Biology
Medicinal Chemistry (Ph.D. only)
Microbiology
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Pharmacology & Neuroscience
On Campus - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE is strongly recommended but not required.
Deadlines -For Research-based degrees: January 15 for Fall semester admission and limited recruitment for Spring semester with September 1st deadline.
For Biomedical Science non-thesis M.S.: June 1 for Fall semester admission and October 1 for Spring semester admission.
Visit the Multidisciplinary Biomedical & Biological Sciences for Full Details
Music - M.M.
Degrees Offered:
- M.M. in Music
Areas of Interest:
Collaborative Piano - M.M.
Music History and Literature - M.M.
Music Education - M.M.
Performance (Orchestral Instruments, Guitar, Piano, Vocal, Orchestral Conducting, Wind Conducting, Choral Conducting) - M.M.
Music Theory and Composition - M.M.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - None
Deadlines - February 15th (for priority consideration)
Occupational Therapy
Degrees Offered:
- OTD in Occupational Therapy
Accreditation Status:
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) program data results.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - None. See admission criteria.
Deadlines - Applications will open for Fall 2027 on September 7, 2026
Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development - M.S.Ed., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S.Ed. in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development (online only)
- Ph.D. in Education : Workforce Education and Development
Human Reseources M.S.Ed.
Learning and Performance Technology M.S.Ed.
Online Learning M.S.Ed.
Workforce Training and Development M.S.Ed.
On Campus - Yes
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required - GRE required for Ph.D.
Deadlines
- Contact Program for details
- M.S.Ed. - Applications accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer
- Ph.D. - Applications accepted for Fall
Visit the Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development Program for Full Details
Philosophy - M.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Philosophy
- Ph.D. in Philosophy
General
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines - January 5 for Fall Admissions
Physician Assistant - M.S.P.A., D.M.Sc.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S.P.A. in Physician Assistant Studies
- (For D.M.Sc. please see Doctor of Medical Science)
Physician Assistant Studies - M.S.P.A.
On Campus - Yes
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines:
- Summer Admission ONLY. Apply by November 1 (unless extended with notice).
- Complete and submit a PA program application at https://caspa.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
- Courses begin either during the last week of May or during the first week of June, depending upon the calendar year.
Physics - M.S., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Physics
- Ph.D. in Applied Physics
- Experimental Physics: Magnetism, Magnetocaloric materials, Gas Adsorption, Nanomaterials, Transport properties, Energy Storage Materials, Novel Functional Nanostructures, Semiconductor Physics, Laser Spectroscopy, Optical Physics, Biomedical Optical and Laser Spectroscopy Research, Optical spectroscopy, Spintronics, Thin Film Heterostructures, Quantum materials - M.S., Ph.D
- Theoretical Physics: Soft Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Computing, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum Information Theory, Computational Materials Physics - M.S., Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: GRE required for Ph.D. only
Deadlines:
- Fall semester: Jan 15th
- Spring semester: Oct 15th
Plant Biology - M.S., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Plant Biology
- Ph.D. in Plant Biology
Ecology and Environmental Science - M.S., Ph.D.
Evolutionary and Organismal Biology - M.S., Ph.D.
Molecular and Biochemical Physiology - M.S., Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: 550/213/79-80 TOEFL required for all internationals
Deadlines: None
Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems - M.S. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Plant and Soil Science
- See Agricultural Sciences for Ph.D.
- See Environmental Resources and Policy for Ph.D.
Field Crops - M.S.
Horticulture - M.S.
Soils - M.S.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines: None
Visit the Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems Program for Full Details
Political Science - M.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Political Science
- Ph.D. in Political Science
Areas of Interest:
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Political Behavior
- Judicial Politics
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required:
- GRE (Ph.D. only)
- Verbal and Quantitative scores must sum to 300 or higher.
- TOEFL or IELTS - (International applicants only) must be taken within 2 years of the date of requested admission.
- Minimum scores:
- TOEFL
- Internet Based - 100
- Computer Based - 250
- Paper Based - 600
- IELTS - 7.0
- TOEFL
Deadlines: Fall - January 1
Population Health - Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- Ph.D. in Population Health - Fall admission only
Public Health
Human Sciences
On Campus - Yes
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines: December 1st
Professional Media & Media Management Studies - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Professional Media and Media Management Studies
General
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: TOEFL 550/80: IELTS 6.5
Deadlines: Fall - January 15; Spring - October 15.
Visit the Professional Media & Media Management Studies Program for Full Details
Psychology - M.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- Accelerated M.S. in Applied Psychology (only current SIU undergraduate students can apply)
- Ph.D. in Psychology – Applied Psychology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and Clinical Psychology (Adult/Child)
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:Applied Psychology - M.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Brain and Cognitive Sciences - M.A., Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology (Adult/Child) - M.A., Ph.D.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: GRE required for the Psychology – Behavioral Analysis and Therapy Specialization Ph.D. program
Deadlines:
- December 1st for Clinical Psychology is last day to submit applications for Fall 2024 admission
- February 1st for Applied Psychology and Brain and Cognitive Sciences is last day to submit applications for Fall 2024 admission
Public Administration - M.P.A.
Degrees Offered:
Areas of Interest:Public Management (General) - M.P.A.
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines: N/A
Public Health - M.P.H.
Degrees Offered:
- M.P.H. in Public Health
- Concurrent Degree Program - Ph.D / M.P.H.
- Concurrent Degree Program - M.D. / M.P.H.
Varies
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines: Summer - May 1 (Summer Admission Only)
Public Safety Administration - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Public Safety Administration
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:General
On Campus - Yes
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines: Fall - July 15
Spring - December 1
Summer - May 15
Visit the Public Safety Administration Program for Full Details
Quality Engineering and Management - M.S. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Quality Engineering and Management
Option for current SIU bachelor’s students only:
Areas of Interest:General
On Campus - Yes
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines: Fall - April 1
Spring - October 1
Summer - February 1
Visit the Quality Engineering and Management Program for Full Details
Radiological Sciences - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Radiological Sciences
General
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines: N/A
Social Work - M.S.W.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S.W. in Social Work
- Concurrent Degree Program - Law (J.D.) / M.S.W..
General
On Campus - Yes
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Regular Two-Year Program - Fall ONLY - March 1
Concurrent Degree Program - Fall - March 1 / Summer - February 1
Early Application Deadline - for international applicants - October 1 (Due to the potential obstacles in obtaining a visa, International applicants are encouraged to apply by the earliest deadline of October 1.)
Sociology - M.A., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Sociology
- Ph.D. in Sociology
General
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: GRE
Deadlines: Fall admissions only - January 1
Strategic Analytics - M.S.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S. in Business Analytics - Online Progam
General
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines: N/A
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - M.A.
Degrees Offered:
- M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
ESL reading and literacy
ESL phonology and pronunciation
Emotional affect in L2 learning
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: 90 on TOEFL (internet-based) or 7.0 on IELTS for international students who are not native speakers of English
Deadlines:
January 15 - to be considered for fellowships
February 1 - to be considered in the first round of funding for teaching assistantships
April 25 - to be considered in the final round of funding for teaching assistantships
July 25 - to seek admission without funding
Visit the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program for Full Details
Theater - M.F.A.
Degrees Offered:
- M.F.A. in Theater
- Ph.D. - Visit Communication Studies for information
Costume Design - M.F.A.
Directing - M.F.A.
History and Criticism - Ph.D.
Lighting Design - M.F.A.
Playwriting - M.F.A., Ph.D.
Scenic Design - M.F.A.
Technical Direction - M.F.A.
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: None
Deadlines: N/A
Workforce Education and Development - M.S.Ed., Ph.D.
Degrees Offered:
- M.S.Ed. in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development (online only)
- Ph.D. in Education : Workforce Education and Development
Human Reseources M.S.Ed.
Learning and Performance Technology M.S.Ed.
Online Learning M.S.Ed.
Workforce Training and Development M.S.Ed.
On Campus - No
Online - Yes
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: GRE required for Ph.D.
Deadlines: M.S.Ed. - Applications accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer
Ph.D. - Applications accepted for Fall
Contact Program for details
Visit the Workforce Education and Development Program for Full Details
Zoology - M.S., P.S.M., Ph.D. - STEM
Degrees Offered:
- P.S.M. in Zoology
- M.S. in Zoology
- Ph.D. in Zoology
Ecology & Ecosystem Studies
Environmental Toxicology
Evolution, Genetics, and Population Biology
Fisheries Biology & Aquaculture
Wildlife Ecology & Management
Wildlife Administration and Management (Concentration for P.S.M. only)
On Campus - Yes
Online - No
Application Fee - $65
Tests Required: GRE optional
Deadlines: N/A
Certificate Programs
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| Certificate Program | On-Campus | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy Analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Accountancy Foundation | Yes | Yes |
| Accountancy Taxation | Yes | |
| Africana Studies | Yes | |
| Analytics for Managers | Yes | |
| Anatomy | Yes | |
| Art History | Yes | |
| Clinical Leadership | Yes | |
| College Teaching | Yes | |
| Cybersecurity | Yes | |
| Dual Credit Mathematics | Yes | |
| Earth Science | Yes | |
| Geographic Information Science (GIS) | Yes | |
| Gerontology | Yes | |
| Healthcare Informatics | Yes | |
| Infection Prevention and Control | Yes | |
| Learning and Performance Technology | Yes | Yes |
| Online Learning | Yes | Yes |
| Public Health | Yes | |
| Quantitative Methods | Yes | |
| Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions | Yes | |
| Sustainability | Yes | |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation Therapy | Yes | |
| Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Yes |