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46 Master's degrees offered by the university
Slavic Cultures
Students with a cultural interest in Russia or Eastern Europe may apply for the MA program in Slavic Cultures, housed in the Department of Slavic Languages at Columbia University.

Bioethics (Online)
This Bioethics (Online) course from Columbia University New York - School of Professional Studies grounds students in interdisciplinary approaches and models to address the most pressing bioethical challenges.
English Education
In this English Education program at Columbia University will help students gain a deeper understanding of critical issues in the field of English Education.
Philosophy
The Philosophy program at Columbia University is intended both for students who are seeking a free-standing MA in philosophy, and for students interested in receiving further training in philosophy before applying to PhD programs in philosophy. Students in the MA program may be enrolled part time or full time.
Writing - Fiction
The Writing - Fiction program at Columbia University is highly regarded for its rigorous approach to literary instruction and for its faculty of acclaimed writers and editors who are devoted and dedicated teachers.
History and Education
Join this Master of Education in History and Education programme, that is offered by Columbia University.
Writing - Literary Translation
The Writing - Literary Translation program at Columbia University offers all Writing students the opportunity to pursue coursework in literary translation as part of their studies.
Applied Linguistics
Columbia University offers a 36-point Masters of Arts degree for students wishing to pursue research in Applied Linguistics. Through comprehensive and innovative coursework, hands-on experiences in our on-campus language school, and research projects, you’ll explore the theoretical and practical applications of applied linguistics.
Writing
The Writing program at Columbia University is highly regarded for its rigorous approach to literary instruction and for its faculty of acclaimed writers and editors who are devoted and dedicated teachers.
English and Comparative Literature
The English and Comparative Literature program at Columbia University offers a wide range of courses in traditional and emerging fields of literary and cultural study.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
For the M.A. in Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Columbia University, students must take a combination of courses in art history, religion, history, philosophy, literature or other relevant fields offered by departments in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Religion
The Graduate Program in Religion at Columbia University is a cooperative program between the Departments of Religion at Columbia University, Barnard College, and Union Theological Seminary. It is designed for the study of the history, literature, theory, and functions of religion, in its various forms, within different societies and cultures.
Divinity
The Master of Divinity programme from Columbia University is a professional graduate degree programme tailored for those looking to become ordained or serve in various ministerial vocations.
Classics
The graduate program in the Department of Classics at Columbia University emphasizes the study of Greek and Latin language and literature.
English Education
The English Education program at Columbia University is a research-based Master’s program well suited for current teachers who wish to delve into a deeper study of English Education and/or are considering Doctoral work.
Film - Screenwriting and Directing
The mission of the Film - Screenwriting and Directing program at Columbia University is to rigorously train storytellers in film, television, and digital media. This concentration is specifically for students who intend to immerse themselves in the art of both writing and directing, many of whom will go on to become writer-directors.
History and Literature
The History and Literature program at Columbia University is an innovative program that explores the interconnections and intersections between history and literature, both as categories of cultural production and as scholarly disciplines.
Writing - Poetry
The Writing - Poetry program at Columbia University is one of the strongest and most rigorous in the country. The program’s focus is, always, on students’ creative work, but we also emphasize an in-depth study of poetry and poetics unlike any other curriculum offered elsewhere.
Early Childhood Education - Initial Certification and Bilingual Extension
The Early Childhood Education - Initial Certification and Bilingual Extension at Columbia University prepares early education professionals who are committed to the well-being of young multilingual children, families and communities, and who are knowledgeable about bilingual education (Birth-Grade 2).
Applied Linguistics
The Applied Linguistics program from Columbia University provides students with a solid foundation of knowledge to formulate, examine and resolve pedagogical and research questions related to language, language use, second language pedagogy, second language acquisition, second language assessment, and TESOL adult and PK-12 education.