288 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

The European Thought and Culture program of University of California, Irvine (UCI), administered by the Department of European Languages and Studies in the School of Humanities, draws on expertise from faculty in other departments in the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences in order to take an interdisciplinary approach to this area of study.

Curriculum, Culture and Communities from Loyola University Chicago is designed within a social justice framework across schools and communities to prepare educators, community organizers, faith-based leaders, policy-makers, and others to take on new challenges as socially-just curriculum specialists in institutions of higher education, schools, and communities.

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Studies -  Language, Culture and Education at Western Illinois University, which is offered entirely online. 

The Indo-European Studies programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers advanced graduate training through M.A. and Ph.D. pathways. This full-time, on-campus curriculum provides a unique interdisciplinary approach to linguistics and culture, representing the only dedicated degree of its kind in the US.

The Chicana and Central American Studies programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a rigorous, full-time doctoral course. This interdisciplinary degree focuses on the histories and cultures of Latina/o/x groups. Students develop advanced research skills to serve community needs and lead in academia.

Our Culturally Sustaining Education program at the University of Washington seeks to join, center, and sustain the strengths, wisdom, histories, and futures of Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander and all global majority young people, families, Elders, communities and educators across multiple intersections with gender, disability, language, land, migration, class, and more.

In the Arts and Culture Management - Mission-Driven Operations and Management program of the University of Denver, you’ll learn how to set and meet financial goals by cultivating partnerships, managing grants, and implementing community-based approaches.

The Chicana/o Studies Social Science Subject Matter Waiver Program program at California State University Northridge offers students advanced training in historical research, writing and teaching. Students have the option of pursuing their degrees full or part time, and classes are held in the afternoon and the evening.

The Spirituality, Culture and Health programme at Western Michigan University is a 30-credit Master of Arts delivered in a flexible online study mode. It provides health professionals with advanced tools to navigate religious and cultural diversity, enhancing patient-provider relationships and healing processes.

Spanish from Saint Louis University focuses broadly on language, literature and culture, with courses offered in the three primary areas of Latin American studies, peninsular studies and linguistics. 

The History - Museum Studies option from University of New Hampshire combines practical museum experience with solid academic training. Gain an advanced understanding of how societies, cultures, economics, politics, science and arts of the past have shaped today’s world. 

At the Master of Arts level, we provide students with broad and intensive training in their fields of study. The Jewish Studies program at Yeshiva University appeals to individuals in all walks of life who strive to enhance their Jewish learning through a rigorous and stimulating program.  

The M.Ed. in Reading at the University of Central Oklahoma is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for aspiring literacy leaders. This public study mode course offers expert training for educators seeking to master advanced instructional strategies. Students prepare for specialist certification over a flexible duration.

The Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies is offered by the School of Religion in USC Dornsife College. It is designed to give students pursuing research in areas related to Jewish Studies (including Judaism as a religion, the history of Jews, Jewish thought, etc.) a solid grounding in the field, as well as mentorship from Jewish Studies faculty

With this American Indian Studies (Indigenous Rights and Social Justice) program from Arizona State University, you will gain a deeper understanding of complex issues facing indigenous communities and learn how to apply your expertise and advocate for social justice. Your skills will be applicable in a variety of careers.

The East Asian Languages and Cultures M.A. at Florida State University is a two-year, full-time programme. This public course focuses on advanced linguistic proficiency and cultural expertise in Chinese or Japanese. Students develop professional skills through interdisciplinary study and rigorous language training.

The Central Eurasian Studies (Online) M.A. at Indiana University Bloomington provides advanced training in cultural competency and language proficiency. This public study mode programme focuses on the heartland of Europe and Asia, offering flexible distance learning for students seeking expertise in this global region.

Develop the habits of mind, skills and flexibility to be a cultural reporter or critic in the fullest sense with this Arts and Culture program at Columbia University.

The East Asian Regional Studies program at Columbia University is designed for those wishing to focus on a social science approach to modern East Asia. 

The M.A. in Bilingual-Bicultural Education at Columbia University offers a sociocultural approach to language and literacy. This public programme provides flexible pathways for educators through innovative coursework and hands-on New York City school experiences, preparing graduates for diverse global teaching roles.