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There is power in the motivation to prove someone wrong, Amy discovered, as she felt that spark ignite under her. “I’ve always believed, like Horace Mann, that education is the great equalizer,” Amy explains. “The position I’m in now allows me to advocate for students who may not yet see their own potential—just like I once didn’t—and to ensure they never hear the kind of limiting words that I did.

Amy chose Ball State Online for her master’s program because of the convenience of online learning. As a Hoosier, she knew Ball State University had a strong reputation, especially in the education field. “Once I decided to continue my education, there was no question that I would complete it at Ball State..."

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We have two webinars coming up to learn more about some of our 100% online degree programs! Interested in learning more about these programs, or our over 100 other programs, visit the link in our bio!

Thinking about finishing your degree online? Ball State University makes it straightforward to transfer your existing credits and keep moving forward. If you have coursework from another institution, it may count toward your Ball State degree — you just need to complete 30 of your last 40 credits with us.

The application is fully online. All you need to get started is an official transcript from every college or university you have attended, a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and good academic standing at your last institution.

The next start date is August 24, 2026, with applications due August 9. Visit the link in our bio to apply or learn more about our over 100 online degree programs!

Adam Bontreger knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a teacher, specifically a high school basketball coach. It wasn’t until about 10 years into his teaching career that he began to consider becoming an administrator and subsequently decided to pursue a Doctorate of Educational Administration and Supervision from Ball State Online.

Learn more about Adam's story and what an online degree program can do for you through the link in our bio!

Michelle’s educational journey began in 2020 and stretched through a global pandemic, two cancer diagnoses, chemotherapy, and the daily responsibility of leading a school. It took longer than expected, and there were moments when quitting felt like the easiest choice.

Michelle particularly appreciated that the Ball State program was entirely online. With her career and later, her cancer treatments, she was unable to do an in-person or even a hybrid program. Having the flexibility of an entirely online education was a major contributing factor to her success.

Interested in learning more about what the flexibility of an online degree at Ball State can offer you? Visit the link in our bio!