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

The Master of Arts in Popular Culture at the Bowling Green State University is an interdisciplinary program designed for students with unique academic interests who are attracted to the idea of studying with faculty from diverse fields such as anthropology, folklore, Asian studies, women’s studies, American studies, ethnic studies, media studies, and ethnomusicology. 

To study English at Stanford University is to explore, deeply and rewardingly, the rich legacy of literature written in English, past and present. The department offers a wealth of courses on individual authors, the history of literary genres, literary theory, new media, and creative writing.

Ancient Mediterranean Studies from University of Missouri - Columbia offers graduate work leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in three (3) main areas: Languages and Literature, Archaeology, and Arts and Humanities. 

The Conservation of Material Culture programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is an advanced Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. This full-time, on-campus research programme focuses on the preservation of cultural heritage, integrating materials science with in-depth area and cultural studies.

The Cultural Studies in Education MA/MEd program from University of Texas at Austin is a critical interdisciplinary program that studies social, cultural, philosophical, and historical issues in education.

The Human Development, Culture and Learning Sciences MEd program from University of Texas at Austin represents the scientific and theoretical bases for research and practice within the field of Educational Psychology.

The Chicana and Chicano Studies is an interdisciplinary program offered at San José State University focusing on the racialization, experiences, issues and cultural productions of Chicanas and Chicanos.

Established in 1998, this interdisciplinary, two-year MA program in Transatlantic Studies from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill focuses on contemporary Europe and the transatlantic relationship. Students learn about EU institutions, European integration, and comparative welfare states. 

The Cultural Resources Management Archaeology at Saint Cloud State University is a comprehensive Master of Science programme. This degree is available through full-time study on campus or via synchronous online learning. It prepares students for leadership in heritage conservation and professional archaeological practice.

Arts and Culture Management from University of Denver cultivates the creative and critical thinking this vibrant sector needs—from advocacy and community outreach to marketing, organizational development, and fundraising.

The Multicultural Education graduate program at California State University Sacramento explores theoretical and pedagogical issues of bilingualism, multiculturalism, educational equity, and social justice, offering courses and experiences to assist educators to work successfully in classrooms, schools, and educational agencies within our diverse State. 

Goucher College’s Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability offers a competitive edge for emerging cultural leaders seeking to advance their professional lives in new directions and collaborate innovatively with communities in a world where cultural equity is threatened.  

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah offers three Master of Arts degrees: World Languages & Cultures MA (WLC.MA), MA in Language Pedagogy (MALP) and World Languages MA (WLMA).

The intensive Master of Divinity graduate program at the Hellenic College Holy Cross prepares both men and women for a life of ordained or lay ministry. Graduate students learn to exemplify and to articulate the Orthodox tradition in its pastoral, liturgical, biblical, patristic, dogmatic, canonical, ethical, and missionary aspects. 

Second Language Acquisition, Policy and Culture from University of Southern Indiana is designed to provide professionals in education, government, non-profit organizations and business with knowledge and expertise to thrive in a global market.

In the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, you’ll receive specialized training as you prepare for and engage in Kingdom work. With a solid biblical and theological foundation, and instruction in cultural sensitivity and regional awareness, you’ll be ready for various pathways in missions and/or cross-cultural work of any kind.

At Cultural Heritage at Stephen F. Austin State University from History to Public Administration, from Cultural Traditions and Outdoor Resource Communication, our students gain the tools to pursue careers in public and private sectors.

The M.Ed. in Education, Culture and Society at the University of Utah is structured to provide students with one core course (3 credit hours). M.Ed. students then select their area of emphasis (interdisciplinary inquiry or reflexive praxis with or without ESL endorsement).

University of Wisconsin Madison offers a new interdisciplinary M.A. and Ph.D. program in Asian Languages and Cultures. Students may take advantage of the many opportunities within the department and on campus to do in-depth research on Asia from multiple disciplinary perspectives and across the traditional area studies divisions of East, South, and Southeast Asia.

Rhode Island School of Design's Master of Arts program in Global Arts and Cultures (GAC) invites inquiry into pressing contemporary issues at the intersection of globalization and cultural production.