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36 Master's degrees offered by the university
Italian
The Italian programme of Rutgers University is committed to the research and teaching of Italian language, literature, and culture from all periods—from classical antiquity and Dante to opera, theater, and contemporary film and visual culture.
American Studies
The American Studies programme of Rutgers University educates students to become knowledgeable and productive scholars who will contribute significantly to a wide range of academic, cultural, and public institutions because we believe that interdisciplinary training in American Studies provides a critical foundation to understanding our world and changing it.
English
The English programme at Rutgers University prepare students to think critically and flexibly, assess narrative knowledgeably, argue logically, and to write clearly and persuasively.
Education, Culture, and Society
The Education, Culture, and Society programme at Rutgers University prepares its graduates with broad, interdisciplinary understandings of educational institutions, processes, and ideas.
Rehabilitation Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Interested in earning a masters in mental health counseling? As a student in the Rehabilitation Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling programme of Rutgers University, you’ll gain the specialized knowledge, skills, and ability to counsel people with psychiatric, developmental, sensory, or physical disabilities.
Urban Planning and Policy Development
Founded in 1967, the Urban Planning and Policy Development programme at Rutgers University educates innovative people who wish to combine social concerns with analytic skills. While planners work on a wide range of problems, they also are likely to focus on a particular issue or specialization in building individual careers, concentrating their professional expertise.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies programme of Rutgers University offers liberal arts degrees that enable students to become active practitioners in a wide range of areas related to this rapidly expanding field of study.
East Asian Languages and Cultures
The East Asian Languages and Cultures course at Rutgers University offers exceptional academic opportunities for advanced study of the civilizations of China, Japan, and/or Korea leading to the M.A. and M.A.T. degrees.
Political Science - United Nations and Global Policy Studies
The Political Science - United Nations and Global Policy Studies course at Rutgers University cultivates career professionals who understand complex global policy topics and who have the hard skills to operate successfully in international organizations, corporations, governments and non-profit institutions.
English and Media Studies
The English and Media Studies programme of Rutgers University offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to your academic goals, whether you’re delving into classic literature, analyzing contemporary media trends, or exploring the intersections of culture and technology.
Italian
The Italian programme of Rutgers University is intended primarily for those who are teaching, or intend to teach, at the secondary school level.
Health Outcomes, Policy and Economics
The Health Outcomes, Policy and Economics programme of Rutgers University responds to industry needs and increased demand for trained professionals to conduct research in health economics/outcomes, cost effectiveness, and health policy.
Anthropology
The Anthropology programme of Rutgers University provides an opportunity for students to develop a strong theoretical foundation in the field of anthropology in either of our two graduate programs: Critical Interventions in Theory and Ethnography (CITE) or Evolutionary Anthropology (EA).
Childhood Studies
The Childhood Studies programme of Rutgers University involves the cross-disciplinary study of children and childhood within historical, multicultural, national, and global contexts. Each combination of perspectives brings new insights into the lives of children and the families, cultures and societies in which they are embedded.
Applied Psychology
The Applied Psychology programme of Rutgers University offers instruction in foundation knowledge of the scientific basis of psychology and education and training in applied areas of psychology.
Economics
The Economics programme of Rutgers University provides training for students wishing to acquire an understanding of economic theory and a facility with associated quantitative methodology.
French Studies
The French Studies programme of Rutgers University is designed for individuals already teaching French. A candidate is admitted on the basis of formal background in French studies.
Spanish
The Spanish programme of Rutgers University is a programme that can be completed totally online or in a combination of course platforms – online, hybrid, on-campus, and/or summer study abroad in Spain and Peru.
Social Studies Education
The Social Studies Education programme at Rutgers University is designed for certified teachers who seek a more comprehensive, empirically motivated understanding of social studies education.
Public Policy
The primary objective of the Public Policy programme of Rutgers University is to prepare students for careers in government, politics, and public affairs within public, non-profit, or private sectors.