9 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Lynch School’s Master of Arts program in Mental Health Counseling, at Boston College, prepares students for careers as mental health counselors and/or to pursue doctoral studies in psychology or other fields.

The Political Science Department from Boston College offers a distinctive Political Science program which, in keeping with the tradition of Boston College, concentrates on significant questions, practical and theoretical.

The Fifth Year M.A. program allows selected students to earn both a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or Neuroscience and an M.A. in Psychology at Boston College in five years.

The M.A. in Irish Literature and Culture from Boston College is a degree offered through the English Department, and is an integral part of Boston College’s Irish Studies Program.

Learn how to connect research to real-world trends. Our M.S. in Applied Economics  program at Boston College prepares you to evaluate policies and programs, develop forecasts, better understand consumer behavior, and analyze market efforts, all with an emphasis on ethical decision-making.

The Sociology program from Boston College deals with the study of human social relationships and institutions. At Boston College, sociologists conduct methodologically sophisticated and theoretically engaged research on many of the most serious challenges facing the world today.

The interdisciplinary Master of Arts program in Middle Eastern Studies at Boston College is designed for students who wish to acquire a broad background in Middle Eastern history, cultures and politics.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Policy at Boston College prepares graduates to assume leadership roles both within schools and within the greater community. While teachers work directly with students, educational leaders work to improve the systems serving students, their families, and communities.

The School Counseling program from Boston College has educated hundreds of well-trained, licensed school counselors to become leaders, advocates, and change agents who utilize evidence-based practices to remove barriers to learning and to promote positive development for all children and adolescents.