17 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Maryland has an internationally recognized Ph.D. program. The Department combines current theoretical research in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics with state-of-the-art experimental research in psycholinguistics, first language acquisition, language processing, neurolinguistics, and computational linguistics. 

The Neurosciences and Cognitive Science program from University of Maryland offers a wide range of research and training opportunities for students who are interested in pursuing doctoral-level research in a variety of areas within neuroscience and cognitive science. 

The MA program in English Language and Literature from University of Maryland provides broad training in literature, language, and theory for a mix of students, ranging from teachers and other professionals in the greater Washington DC/Baltimore metropolitan area, who are well served by the terminal MA, to aspiring scholars who regard the MA as a step toward the PhD. 

The Jewish Studies Program at University of Maryland offers both a Masters Degree in Jewish Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies.

The dual degree in Community Planning and Historic Preservation from University of Maryland combines course work from the Historic Preservation and Urban Studies and Planning programs to enable a student to complete both the Master of Historic Preservation and Master of Community Planning degrees with fewer credits than it would take to complete the two separately.

The Department of Classics at the University of Maryland, College Park offers a graduate program of study in Classics with specializations in Latin or Latin and Greek leading to the degree of Master of Arts. 

The M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from University of Maryland is divided into three areas: Spanish literature, Latin American literature, and Hispanic applied linguistics. 

The Department of French and Italian at University of Maryland prepares students for the Master of Arts (FRIT) and Doctor of Philosophy (FRMS) degrees in French Language and Literature.

The Architecture and Historic Preservation dual degree from University of Maryland combines course work from the Architecture and Historic Preservation programs to enable a student to complete both the Master of Architecture and Master of Historic Preservation degrees with fewer credits than it would take to complete the two separately.

The History and Library and Information Science dual-degree program at University of Maryland is the result of a cooperative agreement between the College of Information Studies, (Maryland's iSchool) and the Department of History. HiLS students graduate with both a Master of Arts in History and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree.

The University of Maryland’s Dual degree Master’s Program in Applied Anthropology and Historic Preservation is a holistic, comprehensive primer for a professional career in the research, understanding and preservation of cultural resources and heritage. 

The MFA in Creative Writing from University of Maryland provides a professional course of study for graduate students seeking to perfect their ability to compose poems, stories, and novels. While primarily affording students intensive studio or practical work within their chosen genre, the MFA in Creative Writing requires that students incorporate such work with a traditional study of literature. 

The M.A. degree in History from University of Maryland, may constitute a step toward doctoral research or preparation for a variety of other fields, such as archives administration, museum scholarship and exhibitions, public history, primary or secondary school teaching, law, or international relations.

The M.A. in Second Language Acquisition program from University of Maryland is intended primarily as a two-year program for full-time students. A limited number of part-time students would also be admitted. It will provide students with rigorous, comprehensive training in the theory and research of second (including foreign) language learning, teaching and testing, and related areas.

The History and Historic Preservation program at University of Maryland provide students the opportunity to increase their professional opportunities in both academic and non-academic career fields - an ever increasingly important benefit in an expanding and demanding job markets that value employees with multiple disciplinary backgrounds. 

The English Language and Literature program at University of Maryland teaches students how to think critically, communicate clearly, and create fearlessly. Equipped with a versatile and interdisciplinary liberal arts education, our students emerge from our classrooms well-prepared to navigate the complex landscape of the current moment. 

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Maryland offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts degree with emphasis on contemporary Anglo-American philosophy and the interaction of philosophy with other disciplines.