15.6k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

The Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice program of the University of Colorado at Boulder includes two possible concentrations, each with a different focus: community-based change, and evaluation and policy analysis.

The field of communication promotes the effective and ethical practice of human communication. The Communication program offered by the University of Cincinnati is interested in how audiences interpret symbolic meaning and the social, cultural, political, and economic dimensions of speech and language in context.  

The Christian Ministry programme at Baylor University provides a comprehensive theological education for aspiring leaders. This master level course, delivered via a public study mode, focuses on spiritual formation and practical leadership skills. Students engage in rigorous academic study to prepare for diverse ministerial roles.

The Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Spanish Education at University of North Carolina Greensboro culminates with the development of an Initial Competencies Portfolio, providing eligibility for candidates to apply for “A” licensure (initial licensure) from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

The General Psychiatry Residency at the University of Alberta is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for medical graduates. This public study mode residency provides extensive clinical training over several years, focusing on advanced psychiatric practice and mental health care within a leading academic environment.

The M.P.A. in Public Affairs at Brown University provides students with the analytical foundations, policy domain knowledge, field experience, interdisciplinary tools, and leadership skills they need to tackle today's most intractable problems.

The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling M.S. at Georgia State University is a 60-credit master’s programme delivered in a public study mode on the Atlanta campus. Over a minimum of two years, students prepare to support individuals with diverse disabilities, focusing on independence, education, and vocational success.

The M.Phil. in Cultural Studies at The University of the West Indies is designed for students that seek to understand the complexity of culture and its political uses. Its contemporary force and relevance is that it has a wide vocabulary for the accommodation of the comparative understanding of different societies. 

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. at Georgia State University is a 60-credit programme delivered in a public study mode. This CACREP-accredited course prepares students for professional licensure through rigorous clinical training and a three-semester practicum, focusing on wellness across the lifespan.

The Master of Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa builds on the BA program’s areas of concentration.

The Anthropology program at Wichita State University combines a diverse range of courses and concentrations, with opportunities for student-faculty research and internships in many different settings—opening doors to a wide variety of career paths.

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.

Our Master’s of Science (MS) in Resource Economics and Policy program from The University of Maine emphasizes how economic theory and tools can be applied to environmental, natural resource, energy, agriculture, and economic development problems. 

The Department of Economics and Finance offers a Master of Science degree in economics at University of Texas El Paso.

The Evolution, Ecology and Behavior programme at the University at Buffalo is a research-focused M.Sc. degree. Typically completed over two years of full-time study, this course combines advanced theoretical instruction with a rigorous thesis project to prepare students for doctoral research or professional scientific roles.

The M.A. degree in Political Science from University of Arkansas is designed to give students further training in selected areas of concentration within the discipline and to prepare them for careers in academe or public service.

The School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences, and the Batten School from University of Virginia offer a dual degree program that leads to the completion of the Public Health – Public Policy (Dual Degree) in three years instead of the four years that would be required if each degree were pursued independently.

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.

The MA in Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Policy and Practice at the University of Roehampton is a two-year, full-time programme designed for individuals aiming to impact the global human rights landscape. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of human rights across various disciplines, equipping students with essential skills for advocacy and policy-making.

The Geography MS at the University at Buffalo is a 36-credit postgraduate programme designed for both full-time and part-time study. Typically completed over two years, this degree offers specialised tracks in Earth Systems, Health, and Economic Geography, providing students with advanced technical and analytical expertise.