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3.7k Master's degrees in Humanities in United States
Creative Writing
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Old Dominion University is widely regarded as a terminal degree. It is designed to prepare students for careers as published writers in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction.
Applied History
The Master of Arts in Applied History at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania can be completed in approximately one-and-a-half years of full-time study. Part-time enrollment also welcome.

English Language Acquisition and Development
The English Language Acquisition and Development major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares educators to work in PK-12 to advocate for the specific sociocultural, academic, cognitive, and linguistic needs of English language learners.

Creative Writing
Since the late 1960s, California State University Long Beach has promoted the value and significance of Creative Writing as part of its educational mission. Building on a thriving undergraduate programme, CSULB welcomed its first class of MFA students in Creative Writing in 1995.
Chaplaincy
Students at the Master of Arts in Chaplaincy at Brigham Young University will reflect and practice the ethics and professional requirements and standards of Armed Forces chaplains.
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Mesopotamian Civilization
In addition to the MA awarded within the PhD program, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Mesopotamian Civilization at University of Pennsylvania offers an independent (terminal) MA degree in Mesopotamian Civilizations.
Classical Studies
The Classical Studies program at Villanova University offers three possible tracks: Greek/Latin, Latin and Classical Culture.
French and Spanish
The French and Spanish M.A. at the University at Buffalo is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for full-time study. Students explore diverse literatures, linguistics, and cultures through a flexible curriculum. This degree provides advanced linguistic training and scholarly research skills over a standard two-year duration.
Language, Reading and Culture
The Language, Reading and Culture program at The University of Arizona focuses on theory, research and practice in language, literacy and culture, encouraging critical inquiry to examine sociocultural issues within teaching and learning.
Biblical Counseling
The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provides significant training in the principles and methods of biblical counseling, preparing students for service in local churches, biblical counseling centers, and wider ministry settings.
Language, Literacy, and Technology
Washington State University offers two masters degree programs in Language, Literacy, and Technology. The non-thesis Ed.M. degree is a masters degree focused on practitioner-based model. Its purpose is to develop teachers’ or other professionals’ knowledge and skills.
Secondary English Education with Initial Certification
Secondary English Education with Initial Certification program at University of Kentucky is unique in that students begin teaching from Day 1. This “clinically-based” learning environment helps students quickly acclimate to the day-to-day life of a classroom teacher with actual, hands-on experience.
Writing for the Screen and Stage
The Writing for the Screen and Stage program at Northwestern University is founded upon these five principles, principles that have also guided Northwestern's highly successful undergraduate Creative Writing for the Media Program.

Linguistics - English Language Studies (Online)
If you would like to pursue a master’s degree that can provide you with an in-depth knowledge of linguistics, Liberty University’s Linguistics - English Language Studies (Online) degree may be for you.
Philosophy
The Philosophy programme from Syracuse University is designed to enhance a student's understanding and expertise in some aspects of philosophy.
Philosophy and Theology
The joint MA in Philosophy and Theology from Boston College draws on the strengths of its excellent programs in each area. It was founded in the conviction that a great deal of work in either field is best served by a good understanding of the other.
History and Government
The Master of Arts in History and Government from the University of Nebraska Omaha offers a broad foundation in the disciplines of history and political science. Students can earn the degree completely on-line, on-campus, or with a mix of in-person and online courses.
Slavic and Eurasian Cultures
Students typically enter the Master of Arts Degree in Slavic and Eurasian Cultures program at Duke University one year of language instruction in Polish or Turkish and/or several years of Russian language instruction to enable them to do research in the original language.
Critical and Creative Thinking
Develop the knowledge, skills, tools, and experience you need to make effective changes in education, work, social movements, science, or the arts through this Critical and Creative Thinking program from University of Massachusetts Boston.

Religion - Church Ministry in the Digital Age (Online)
Are you interested in the growing trend of the digital church? Do you want to learn how to help church members who can’t come to your physical building feel connected to the body of Christ? If your answer is “Yes,” then Liberty University’s Religion - Church Ministry in the Digital Age (Online) degree is a great programme for you.