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25 Master's degrees offered by the university
French and Spanish
The French and Spanish program of the University at Buffalo offers students the opportunity to specialize in French or Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics or a combination of these fields.
Humanities - Disability Studies
Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, the innovative Humanities - Disability Studies program of the University at Buffalo provides students with the knowledge base and theoretical means to question conventional understandings of the “normal” body and mind.
Jewish Thought
The Jewish Thought program of the University at Buffalo, a comprehensive, 30-credit program, provides advanced training in the intellectual and spiritual history of Judaism, with special emphasis on medieval, modern and contemporary thought.
Communicative Disorders and Sciences
The Communicative Disorders and Sciences program of the University at Buffalo is combining comprehensive academic coursework and stimulating clinical practicum. Students entering with undergraduate degrees in speech and hearing sciences typically complete the master’s degree in four semesters and one summer semester.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you want to teach in college-level English as a second language (ESL) programs, teach in adult-level ESL programs for immigrants and refugees in the United States, and teach in all levels internationally.
Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension
The Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you wish to obtain New York State initial/professional certification to teach childhood (grades 1–6) students and/or bilingual and English language learners, grades 1–6.
English
The English program of the University at Buffalo provides highly motivated students the opportunity to study literature at an advanced level in an English department with an international reputation.
Computational Linguistics
The Departments of Linguistics and Computer Science and Engineering jointly participate in a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics. The mission of the Computational Linguistics program of the University at Buffalo is to prepare students for a career in the Human Language Technologies industry. This program is on the STEM OPT extension list.
English Education Studies
If you have substantial English content background, wish to be a leader in English education, aim to teach English nationally or internationally, and are not seeking New York State teaching certification, the English Education Studies program of the University at Buffalo will provide you the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals.
Social Science-Interdisciplinary
The Social Science-Interdisciplinary program of the University at Buffalo offers students the freedom to design a specialized graduate curriculum, gain advanced training in research methods and complete a capstone research project.
Latin Education
The Latin Education program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you intend to teach Latin particularly in public schools.
Spanish Language and Literature
The Spanish Language and Literature program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you intend to teach Spanish particularly in public schools.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
The English for Speakers of Other Languages program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you wish to obtain New York State initial/professional certification to teach grades K–12 bilingual and/or English language learners.
Philosophy
The Philosophy programme at University at Buffalo is a two-year, full-time Master of Arts degree delivered in person. This 30-credit course offers advanced training in diverse subfields, focusing on cross-disciplinary research and practical applications of philosophical methods to address complex real-world challenges.
Classics
The Classics programme at the University at Buffalo is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for completion over two years of full-time study. This academic course offers specialised concentrations in Latin and Ancient History, providing students with a robust foundation in classical languages and Mediterranean archaeology.
French Language and Literature
The French Language and Literature at University at Buffalo is a full-time, two-year M.A. degree delivered in person. This 36-credit programme focuses on advanced linguistic mastery and cultural analysis. Students engage in rigorous academic training within the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures in Buffalo.
Music History
The MA in Music History at The University at Buffalo offers a broadly interdisciplinary, humanistic approach to musical scholarship. From the first semester, students participate in a central component of this degree track: the musicology seminar.
English Education: Adolescence
The English Education: Adolescence program of the University at Buffalo focuses on teaching literature and composition in secondary schools, colleges and universities.
Data Analytics for Social Sciences
The Data Analytics for Social Sciences program of the University at Buffalo combines coursework and learning opportunities from our social sciences departments at UB: sociology, linguistics, psychology, geography, anthropology, communication, political science and economics.
History
Students in the History program of the University at Buffalo expand their historical knowledge and hone their communication, writing, and research skills in a vibrant and supportive environment.