2.3k Online Master's degrees in Social Sciences

Human Development and Family Science with Emphasis in Family and Community Services from University of Missouri - Columbia aims to create alumni capable of understanding family, interpersonal, and community dynamics in order to help individuals and their families through education, resource management, and effective service delivery.

The International Security M.Sc. at George Mason University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for the 21st century. This public study mode course offers flexible on-campus or online learning. Students master analytic skills to address global threats through a rigorous, policy-relevant curriculum.

The Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences at Temple University’s College of Public Health trains students to assess and address the behavioral, cultural and social factors that influence pressing public health problems.

The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Master of Science at Purdue Global is a comprehensive online programme designed for completion in approximately one year. This postgraduate degree focuses on developing leadership skills for public safety, offering a flexible study mode for professionals across the globe.

The Master of Arts in Youth Development from Michigan State University has its roots in Positive Youth Development Rather than focusing solely on corrective measures, a Positive Youth Development approach equips young people in the second decade of life with the skills and opportunities necessary for a successful transition into adulthood. 

The Applied Physiology and Kinesiology M.Sc. at the University of Florida is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. This full-time course explores the science of human movement and exercise physiology. Delivered through a public study mode, it offers students advanced research opportunities in health and athletic performance.

Economics from University of Missouri - Columbia offers fields of specialization in monetary economics, international economics, econometrics.

The Industrial and Economic Security programme at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a 30-credit Master of Arts degree delivered entirely online. This flexible course can be completed in 18 months, focusing on protecting businesses and the national economy from advanced threats through scientific and technological approaches.

The Organization Development and Knowledge Management MS at George Mason University is a 20-month, part-time programme delivered in a hybrid format. Designed for working professionals, this public study mode degree focuses on human resources, coaching, and change management through an experiential cohort-based model.

Educational Psychology - Creativity and Cognition (Online) from Texas A&M University is a 36-hour program, offered online, is focused on increasing one’s understanding of creative thinking and learning.  

The Criminal Justice and Criminology M.A. at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a 33-credit postgraduate programme designed for future leaders. Available full-time or part-time with online and hybrid study modes, this degree typically takes 18 months to complete, focusing on advanced research and justice administration.

The Master of Arts in Family Community Services from Michigan State University will provide you with a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on understanding family and community dynamics, delivering quality services, and managing programs.

Leadership and Organizational Development from Saint Louis University curriculum will teach you the skills needed to work effectively as a self-aware, reflective change leader. You will learn to improve organizational dynamics through sound leadership and organizational development practices. 

This one year taught Governance degree program at the EPLO/ European Law and Governance School (ELGS) offers students an in-depth look at key issues of Governance, and enables students to choose from a variety of elective courses addressing the most pressing themes being discussed throughout Europe.

The Catholic University of America—ranked among the top Catholic Schools of Social Work in the Nation, prepares its graduates to pass the Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) exam and pursue fulfilling careers as clinical social workers with the Social Work (Online) program.

The Multicultural Studies in Education degree at University of Houston Clear Lake focus prepares teachers to address equity and diversity issues within the classroom, preparing educators and other professionals to explore, identify and advocate for human rights in a variety of environments, organizations and communities.

California Institute of Integral Studies MA in Women, Gender, Spirituality, and Social Justice (WGS) is designed to serve students who are passionate about integrating social justice and spiritual transformation.  

Want to explore the fields of scientific writing or information literacy? As a student of the master's in Psychology program at Lynn University, you will build a strong foundation for psychological research and human behavior at a graduate level. Plus, you’ll gain knowledge, awareness and skills to work in many psychology fields, as well as fields outside of psychology. 

Community Development from University of Detroit Mercy is a unique masters program that was designed by an interdisciplinary faculty at Detroit Mercy to create a holistic approach to the theory and practice of community development with a foundation rooted in service, social justice, and sustainability. 

The American Legal Studies is a degree at St. Mary's University for internationally trained lawyers. American trained lawyers are not eligible.