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3.7k Master's degrees in Humanities in United States
Religious Studies - Religion and Journalism
The Religious Studies - Religion and Journalism MA program offered at New York University provides education and training for students seeking careers as professional newspaper, magazine, or broadcast journalists with a special expertise on religious life.

Linguistics - Applied Linguistics (Online)
Are you seeking a master’s degree that explores the underlying structures of human language? Do you want to develop a theoretical understanding of language and use that knowledge to address real-world challenges? If so, Liberty University’s Linguistics - Applied Linguistics (Online) degree is a great option!
Ministerial Leadership
Students in the Ministerial Leadership program of Claremont School of Theology can complete the Master of Divinity degree through a combination of online classes, intensive short-term courses on campus, and classes that combine intensive classroom sessions and online work.
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language at Middle Tennessee State University is an online program designed to attract a wide range of students representing varied teaching and learning environments.
Literature and Writing Studies
Our combined MA/PhD Literature and Writing Studies program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is divided into three stages for both Writing Studies and Literary Studies students: MA Coursework, PhD coursework and Special Fields Exam, and Dissertation and Defense.

English
The English degree major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, involves coursework at the graduate level in British and American literature or in language studies; a written or oral comprehensive examination; and an optional thesis.
Humanities
Housed in the Graduate Humanities Program at the Marshall University, our curriculum brings together students and faculty from a variety of backgrounds to collaboratively explore the interdisciplinary intersections of the arts, historical, cultural and literary studies within an open, exploratory, and experimental graduate-level educational environment.
Applied Linguistics
The goal of this Applied Linguistics program at The City University of New York is to train graduate students to be effective teachers of adult learners of English as a second or foreign language.
History
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.
Music - Composition
The MM in Music - Composition at Northern Arizona University is a postgraduate programme designed for aspiring composers. This advanced degree focuses on creative development and professional artistry. Students benefit from expert faculty mentorship and extensive performance opportunities within a vibrant, supportive community.
Creative Writing
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Florida International University provides the practicing writer the skills necessary to meet the professional standards and expectations of their chosen genre and is intended as the terminal degree for those intending to teach creative writing.
Creative Writing
Creative Writing from Salve Regina University immerses students in the creative life through residencies and mentorships, publishing and editing panels and craft talks, always with a sustained focus on writing.
English - Literature
By studying English - Literature at California State University Northridge, you'll analyze how language changes and shapes the world. You'll learn how to consider the contexts of writers and their audiences.
Juris Doctor and Doctor of Philosophy in Religion
The Juris Doctor and Doctor of Philosophy in Religion is administered by Emory University Law and the Graduate Division of Religion, a unit of the Laney Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Religious Studies
The Master of Arts in Religious Studies program from Florida International University is designed to give students maximum flexibility in pursuing their research interests, while providing a firm foundation in both the general academic study of religion and the student’s area of specialization.
Educational Studies - Professional Education
The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Studies - Professional Education at Western Illinois University, which is offered entirely online.
Secondary Education - English Language Arts Education
The Secondary Education - English Language Arts Education track in the Secondary Education MEd program from University of Central Florida is designed to meet the advanced knowledge and skill needs of the English classroom teacher.
English
The Master of Arts in English at Sam Houston State University is designed to prepare students for doctoral work, improve the professional competence of public school teachers, ready promising scholars for college teaching, advance the skills of creative and professional writers, and train students whose careers require advanced verbal and analytical abilities.
History
The master of arts in History at Salem State University provides students with the opportunity to explore a wide range of historical fields and methodologies. After fulfilling the requirements in the major geographical areas of historical study, students may concentrate in more specific regional and chronological fields.
Music (Music Theory Concentration)
The Music (Music Theory Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares students to excel in the disciplines of music teaching, history, conducting, composition, theory, and performance.