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Frequently Asked Questions

Use the categories below to find more information about the online master's degrees available through the Department of Technology. If you can't find your question below, contact us.

How much does a class cost?

Can I get in-state tuition?

Can I pay using an installment plan?

Does this degree include teacher certification?

Is financial aid available?

Will the tuition costs increase in the future?

Can I defer payment?

Can I pay with a school purchase order?

Do active-duty military or their dependents qualify for in-state tuition?

Is there a discount for students over 60 years old?

How do I know if I will like online graduate courses?

How much time does an online graduate course take?

What hardware and software will I need as a minimum (and what version)?

Do I need a camera for my computer (still or motion)?

Will a firewall cause any problems?

Will a pop-up blocker cause any problems?

Can I use a 28K or 56K modem?

Is there any voice interaction? Do I need a microphone or special software?

What if I am not very good at typing or keyboarding?

If I am not very good with computers, will I be able to succeed in an online class?

What do I do if I do not have an e-mail account and do not know how to establish one?

Will using a Mac cause any difficulties?

Does Ball State offer software discounts to online students?

Can a course be finished in less than a semester?

Do I have to be actively teaching when I am taking the program?

Does a course have to be completed within a single semester?

Can I take any of the courses if I am not interested in the degree?

Can these courses be applied toward continuing education credit?

If I get a C- or lower in a course, can I use that course to count toward this degree?

Can I come to campus for face-to-face help if I want to?

Can I work from my home computer?

Do I ever have to come to campus?

Do I have to be online during specified times for class?

Do I have to buy a textbook?

How do I interact with the professor?

How do I submit assignments?

How do I use the Ball State library if I'm in an online course?

Will the content be appropriate for someone not living or working in Indiana?

Will there be any interaction with other students in the class?

Can I register for a class before I'm admitted?

Can on-campus students take these courses?

Do I need a bachelor's degree to be admitted?

Does my bachelor's have to be in this field for me to be admitted?

How do I apply for admissions?

How do I find out if Ball State will accept my previous graduate courses as transfer credits?

How long does it take to hear if I've been accepted into the program?

Is there a requirement for my undergraduate GPA to get in to the master's programs?

Is there assistance for international students?

What are the admission requirements if I'm just interested in taking course work and not completing a master's degree?

Where do I send my transcripts when I apply for admissions?

How will I be advised?

Is there a Career Center that can help online students?

What is my 'program of study'?

Who is my advisor?

How quickly can I finish this degree?

I want to study how computers are used in the classroom. Is the MA in technology education for me?

If I already have a master's degree, will this degree help me?

Is there a review of this program I can see?

Is there a time limit regarding how long I can take to finish my degree? Does this apply to transfer courses?

What is the difference between the MA in technology education and the MA in career and technical education?

Why is the degree a master of arts instead of a master of science?

Can I get the Indiana Director of Career and Technical Education License through this program?

Is there some type of alternative teaching license in technology education that I can gain from taking these courses?

Will this degree get me licensed to teach in my state?

Do the professors in this program do research and publish?

Is Ball State University accredited?

Will I be taught by graduate assistants or professors?

Can I have some materials sent to me in the mail?

Do you have any materials I can download and review or share with others?