If you are interested in earning a special education teaching endorsement, but don't want to earn a full master's degree, the Special Education Certificate is right for you. Iowa State's School of Education offers the courses needed to earn Iowa's Instructional Strategist II: Behavior Disorders/Learning Disabilities, ages 5-21.
(This certificate is not accepting applications for 2024 at this time.)
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Application Deadlines:
September 1 for Spring Admission
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
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International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 83 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 56 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
Dedicated to the understanding, effective management, and sustainable use of our renewable natural resources through the land-grant missions of teaching, research, and extension.
Degrees Offered:
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
Rolling
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 550 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 53 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) | 115 |
Currently, we have programs that will meet a variety of needs including distance course options for practitioners or concurrent DVM students. We offer graduate programs on the Certificate, Masters, and PhD levels: Our research opportunities frequently have interdisciplinary, collaborative approaches. We are distinctive insofar that our graduate faculty are involved in all areas of livestock health, welfare and production and many graduate faculty are involved in serving producers, veterinarians, industry groups and government agencies.
We ensure that you will have individual attention, tailored advising and research opportunities well-matched to your interests. As a graduate student here, you won’t just be a face in a crowd! Our faculty and students are operating at the cutting edge of their fields of knowledge. We are working hard to cultivate the very best graduate programs and prepare the next generation of independent, intellectual leaders in their fields.
Degrees Offered:
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
Applications considered throughout the year.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 550 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 53 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) | 115 |
The Department of Veterinary Pathology offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Veterinary Pathology with specialization in Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Veterinary Parasitology. All graduates from the Department of Veterinary Pathology's graduate program have expertise in a particular area of research, including research techniques, and scholarly activity (writing/publications/seminars).
Graduates specializing in Veterinary Pathology that emphasize professional practice can identify and interpret gross and histologic lesions, understand the pathogenesis of diseases important to various animal species, including domestic animals, and understand the pathology and pathogenesis of disease from a comparative medicine standpoint.
Graduates specializing in Veterinary Clinical Pathology can assess and interpret hematological and cytological specimens from various animal species, understand the pathogenesis of diseases important to various animal species, including domestic animals, and understand the pathology and pathogenesis of disease from a comparative medicine standpoint. Those graduates with Education emphasis can set up and/or support programs for learning enhancement.
Graduates specializing in Veterinary Parasitology can identify the major types of parasites and parasitic diseases in various animal species and understand comparative parasitology.
In addition, Graduates are expected to understand societal and ethical issues in their discipline, and to be able to communicate this expertise in seminars, meetings, and other scholarly activities such as written reports, peer-reviewed publications, grants, and/or with engagement in professional practice. Those engaged in diagnostic pathology training are expected to meet the eligibility requirements for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
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Application Deadlines:
Consult FIRST with Veterinary Pathology Department via email
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
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International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 550 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 53 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
Faculty members in other ISU departments and at three local USDA facilities participate in the graduate education and research programs of VMPM. And VMPM faculty have integral roles in teaching and extending research opportunities to graduate students pursuing interdepartmental majors.
A broad range of basic and applied research is represented by the faculty who participate in our graduate programs. These include: immunomodulation, vaccine development, infectious diseases, microbiology, microbial genetics, microbial pathogenesis, molecular virology, diagnostics, epidemiology, food microbiology, and food safety.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization:
(may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
February 1 for fall assistance consideration (applications considered throughout the year)
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 550 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 53 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
Students in the professional school (College of Veterinary Medicine DVM program) may also enroll in graduate studies in the M.S. program within the department. Only students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and are highly motivated will be considered. Students requesting admission as a concurrent student must complete the concurrent degree application in addition to their acceptance in the CVM DVM program.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
We accept applications throughout the year with entrance into the program all terms (Fall, Spring and Summer). To allow review of your complete application we suggest that your application be completed by mid-June for fall admission, mid-October for spring admission and mid-March for summer admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 550 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE |
53 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
Our Graduate Program in Toxicology is at the forefront of scientific discovery and education in the field of toxicology. With a commitment to excellence in research, education, and community engagement, our program prepares students to address complex challenges related to chemical, biological, and environmental toxicants.
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How long does it take to earn a degree?
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For best opportunities for admission, apply for Fall by sending in your complete application no later than February 1. We accept applications year around if funding is available.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 550 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 53 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
Our interdepartmental program builds on a solid foundation of agricultural science and provides students opportunities to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. Our program was the first in the U.S. to offer both an MS and PhD in Sustainable Agriculture and is the only graduate program that allows students to pursue a true interdisciplinary curriculum that includes the biological, social, and economic elements of sustainability.
The program provides advanced training for students and facilitates interdisciplinary research focused on food security, environmental quality, and community development. By emphasizing scientific principles and analytical thinking, the program seeks to prepare students to address challenges to agricultural sustainability in Iowa and other regions of the world. By bringing together faculty from diverse disciplines, the program seeks to promote innovative research that reflects the university's commitment to public service and excellence in scholarship.
Degrees Offered:
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
January 15. NOTE: For fall 2024 and beyond, please choose ONLY the Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Major when you apply. Sustainable Agriculture is a direct-admit graduate program, where students are admitted into the group of a major professor as well as into the SUSAG major. As such it is imperative that prospective students identify a potential professor BEFORE applying to the program. Applicants should review our faculty directory to identify faculty working in areas that align with their interests and goals. Once relevant faculty members have been identified, applicants should contact those faculty directly to inquire about open graduate positions and funding opportunities for their planned term of entry. Only applicants that contact faculty, apply for the program and are then nominated by a faculty member will be considered for admission to the program.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 570 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 88 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 59 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
Courses and hands-on experience provide the advanced techniques that will enable you to address environmental and agricultural problems facing our global community. If you’re interested in our graduate program, browse our scientist’s areas of expertise and current research projects. If a subject or project interests you, reach out to that researcher. For on-campus graduate students, a faculty member must agree to be your major professor before admission into the program. Those participating in the online distance program will be expected to find a major professor by the 2nd or 3rd semester. Our graduate students are mentored by their major professor, as well as their Program of Study committee which includes a small group of faculty members, one of which must be in a different field of study.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
Continual review, no deadlines for admission or assistantships. Faculty commitment required prior to admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 550 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 53 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
At ISU we are dedicated to your success as a graduate student. The graduate program in sociology provides award-winning education. Graduate students in sociology develop the capability for original and creative research. Students engage in either independent or group research under the direction of faculty members. Preparation for the graduate degree is not confined to formal class work and activity on research projects. Students also work toward intellectual independence while developing an integrated grasp of the field. We encourage you to explore.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization:
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
Fall Terms: January 31. We do not offer spring or summer admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 100 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 53 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
