14 Master's degrees offered by the university

Children's Literature and Library Services to Children at Simmons University is the first and only dual degree program in the country that prepares students and professionals in library youth and young adult services.

Simmons University's Master’s in Behavior Analysis program is perfect for students looking to enter the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), become Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBAs®) and make a difference in the lives of those with behavioral support needs. 

Our understanding of history is in a perpetual state of flux. We are constantly raising new questions about the past and exploring innovative approaches to addressing complex problems. In our History program (M.A.) offered by Simmons University you will learn to interpret sources and analyze different perspectives.

Simmons University’s Master in Public Policy (MPP) Degree provides an interdisciplinary understanding of complex, ever-evolving societal problems and their potential solutions. The MPP degree builds analytical skills and data-driven research ability to better serve local, national, and global communities.

Simmons University offers an online Master of Science in Online Family Nurse Practitioner program that extends our esteemed Boston-based FNP program to students across the country through a dynamic, online learning platform.

Simmons University’s Master of Science in Nutrition degree program helps students develop an advanced understanding of nutrition, fitness, and wellness. 

Students in our Children's Literature - Writing for Children (MFA) program at Simmons University nurture their creativity with engaged critical study and analysis of literature for children and young adults.

Our Library and Information Science - Archives Management and History dual degree program at Simmons University combines a firm foundation in library and information science with an understanding of U.S. history and politics.

The Master of Social Work - Health Care And Social Work Certificate program at Simmons University is designed to prepare a new generation of clinical social workers for practice and leadership roles in health and health care.

The joint Master’s in Gender and Cultural Studies and Public Policy at Simmons University is designed for students who would like to combine the pragmatic approach of public policy with the broader, creative insights of gender and cultural theory.

Simmons University's Master of Arts in Gender and Cultural Studies (GCS) program examines intersecting systems of power and privilege and the ways in which race, ethnicity, nationality, class, ability, gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation are constructed within the United States and in international contexts. 

This Nursing (BSN to MSN degree) MSc program from Simmons University is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) who wish to advance their careers.

In the Master of Library And Information Science (MS) program at Simmons University, students thrive in classes brought to life by professors who bring their real-world experience into their instruction.

This Social Work MSW program from Simmons University offers exceptional preparation in clinical social work, scholarship, and social action.