Graduate Degrees

Business

• Entertainment and Media Management (M.B.A.) | Application Requirements
  • Apply via IC Connect by March 1 for scholarship consideration. Application deadline: May 1.
  • Ithaca College’s innovative, AACSB accredited Master of Business Administration degree program builds upon the strengths of the School of Business while also leveraging both its industry leading communications school and its legacy as a premier institution for the study of music. In less than a year, you can earn an MBA in Entertainment and Media Management—providing you with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage, develop, and distribute creative content. Through required business courses and immersive experiential learning component, you will engage with the full spectrum of operational decisions involved in running media and entertainment businesses.
• Accounting (M.S.) | Application requirements
  • Apply via IC Connect by March 1 for scholarship consideration. Application deadline: May 1.
  • This AACSB-accredited, nine-month program provides advanced training in the theory and application of financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and contemporary accounting practices. The program is registered with the New York State Education Department, enabling graduates to meet the educational requirements necessary to be licensed as a certified public accountant (CPA) in New York State. It also addresses the 150-hour requirements in many of the other states, Washington, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico. Graduates are ready for positions in accounting firms for tax, assurance, consulting, finance, or management.
     

Education | Application requirements

• Adolescence Education (M.A.T.)
  • Apply via IC Connect by March 1 for scholarship consideration. Application deadline: May 1.
  • Obtain initial certification for middle school and high school teaching, grades 7–12, in English, social studies, world languages (French and Spanish), mathematics, and sciences (biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics) by completing this 13-month program and passing the required teacher certification examinations for New York State. We also offer the Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship, which provides $15,000 scholarships toward the cost of attendance to address the critical need for K–12 teachers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
• Agriculture Education (M.A.T.)
  • Apply via IC Connect by March 1 for scholarship consideration. Application deadline: May 1.
  • IC’s 13-month M.A.T. in Agriculture Education program is registered with and approved by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) as a program to prepare prospective teachers for initial teaching certification in the state. Students who successfully complete this registered program and who pass the state certification examinations are eligible to apply for initial teaching certification in agriculture education (grades K–12) in New York State.
• Art Education (M.A.T.)
  • Apply via IC Connect by March 1 for scholarship consideration. Application deadline: May 1.
  • The 13-month M.A.T. in Art Education graduate program is registered with and approved by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) as a program to prepare prospective teachers for initial teaching certification in the state. Students who successfully complete this registered program and who pass the state certification examinations are eligible to apply for initial teaching certification in art education (grades K–12) in New York State.
• Childhood Education (M.S.)
  • Apply via IC Connect by March 1 for scholarship consideration. Application deadline: May 1.
  • Liberal arts and sciences graduates may apply for New York State initial teacher certification in elementary teaching (grades 1–6), following successful completion of this 13-month graduate program and the required state certification examinations.
• Computer Science Education (M.A.T)
  • Apply via IC Connect by March 1 for scholarship consideration. Application deadline: May 1.
  • The M.A.T. in Computer Science Education  program is registered with and approved by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) as a program to prepare prospective teachers for initial teaching certification in the state. Students who successfully complete this registered program and who pass the state certification examinations are eligible to apply for initial teaching certification in computer science education (grades K–12) in New York State. 
     

Exercise and Sport Sciences | Application requirements

• Exercise and Sport Sciences (M.S.)
  • Apply via IC Connectby February 15 for scholarship consideration. Application deadline: April 15. (Applications may continue to be reviewed on a space-available basis throughout the summer until classes begin.)
  • Choose a concentration in human performance or mental performance.
    • Unique to the human performance track is the multi-disciplinary aspect (biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, and sport psychology) with integrated hands on learning opportunities.
    • Unique to the mental performance track is the ability to select a track preparing you for Certified Mental Performance Consulting or enhancing your skills in Leadership, Team Building, and Motivation.
    • Thesis (24 month) and non-thesis (16 month) tracks are available depending upon your career interests.
       

Music | Application requirements

• Composition (M.M.)
  • Apply via IC Connect by January 1.
  • This two year program is designed for musicians who want to pursue careers as composers, arrangers, orchestrators, or educators, contributing original work to the evolving landscape of contemporary music.
     
• Conducting (M.M.)
  • Apply via IC Connect by January 1.
  • A two year program designed to cultivate the advanced musical, technical, and leadership skills needed for a career as a conductor. 
     
• Performance (M.M.)
  • Apply via IC Connect by January 1.
  • Graduates of this two year program are ready to pursue professional careers as soloists, ensemble members, collaborative pianists, or pedagogues.
     
• Music Education (M.M., M.S.)
  • We have temporarily suspended admission into the Music Education program as the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance redesigns the graduate curriculum. If you are interested in learning about the new graduate program, please complete our Graduate Inquiry Form and you will be notified when more information is available and the application process reopens.
    

Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry) | Application requirements

• Occupational Therapy, Professional-Entry Level Master of Science (M.S.) or Occupational Therapy Doctorate (O.T.D.)
  • Apply via OTCAS by November 10.
  • Designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another area of study and/or at another accredited institution, the 7-semester M.S. and 9-semester O.T.D. programs include coursework on campus and clinical fieldwork placements across the country. Prepare to be a competent, skilled, and ethical professional occupational therapist who will enable your clients to achieve productive and satisfying lives.
     

Physical Therapy (Graduate Entry) | Application requirements

• Physical Therapy, Graduate Entry Level (D.P.T.)
  • Apply via PTCAS by January 16 (priority deadline).
  • Designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another area of study and/or at another accredited institution, this three-year program includes coursework on campus and clinical experiences across the country. Prepare to be a competent, skilled, and ethical professional physical therapist who will enable your clients to achieve productive and satisfying lives.
     

Physician Assistant Studies | Application requirements

• Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)
  • Apply via CASPA starting April 25. Application deadline: October 1.
  • Prepare to be a Physician Assistant, a medical professional who diagnoses illness, develops and manages treatment plans, prescribes medications, and serves as a patient's principal health care provider in collaboration with a physician. This 27-month, full- time program includes coursework on campus, at our downtown Ithaca (NY) location, and at clinical sites.
     

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Application requirements

• Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
  • Apply via CSDCAS by March 1.
  • Speech-language pathologists support the communication and swallowing needs of both children and adults. In two years of full-time study, academic and clinical experiences will prepare you for career success.
• Speech-Language Pathology with Teacher Certification (M.S.)
  • Apply via CSDCAS by March 1.
  • Maximize your career opportunities by completing requirements for teacher certification to work in schools in New York State. This full-time two-year degree features clinical experiences with diverse populations, including a full-time externship in a school.
• Online Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
  • To apply, first submit the interest form.
  • Application deadlines:
    • For spring 2026 entry: September 15.
    • For fall 2026 entry: January 31.
  • Benefit from IC’s 100-year legacy in SLP education with fully online coursework, in-person clinical placements near your home, and no travel requirements aside from clinical experiences.