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3.7k Master's degrees in Humanities in United States
History
At the History MA program offered at University of South Carolina, through in-depth analysis of the evolution of social, economics, cultural-intellectual and political patterns and events, you’ll develop an understanding of and appreciation for the life and development of various cultures, institutions and civilizations.

Religion - Leadership
Get equipped to lead in church or parachurch organizations with a Master of Arts in Religion - Leadership degree at Liberty University. Here, you’ll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of church administration and ministry and learn how to lead effectively.

Literature
The MA in Literature at Colorado State University offers students an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects, methods and historical periods.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Applied Linguistics
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Applied Linguistics at University of Findlay is a two-year graduate program that helps students prepare for a variety of careers in linguistics and education.
Dramatic Writing
Advanced study in Dramatic Writing for film, television, web, and the stage. The curriculum of the Dramatic Writing at Missouri State University is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of professional writing outlets
Creative Writing
The University of Miami’s Creative Writing Program located in the English Department offers an intensive two year study with a third year option in the reading, writing and teaching of creative writing.
Medical Ethics and Humanities
Students pursuing the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical Ethics and Humanities from Northeast Ohio Medical University may choose one of two tracks: medical ethics with an emphasis on clinical ethics, or the medical humanities.
French
The French program at The City University of New York can lead to careers in teaching, business, and government, or qualify students for admission to doctoral programs in French or comparative literature
English for Speakers of Other Languages
The English for Speakers of Other Languages programme at the University at Buffalo is a comprehensive Master of Education (EdM) designed for aspiring teachers. This on-campus course spans four to five full-time semesters, providing the essential expertise required to lead diverse language classrooms in various educational settings.
Writing
The Writing program from the University of Nebraska Omaha is a two-year program of focused instruction for creative writers who are committed to a literary career.
English - Creative Writing
Designed to deepen knowledge of the various fields of the discipline of English, the English - Creative Writing degree at Bridgewater State University enhances students' understanding of the roles that language, literature, writing and rhetoric play in human societies and individual lives.
Theology (For Permanent Diaconate Candidates)
Seton Hall University's Theology (For Permanent Diaconate Candidates) Online MA program offers a unique opportunity for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of Catholic theology. This program, offered by Seton Hall University, provides students with a flexible and convenient online learning experience.
English Education
American College of Education fully online M.Ed. in English Education is designed to help you acquire advanced knowledge in the field of English and literature at the secondary or college level.
Philosophy
The Philosophy program from University of Missouri–St. Louis is especially suitable for those interested in studying philosophy of mind, epistemology, philosophy of science, medieval philosophy, or metaethics.
International and World History
The International and World History program at Columbia University offers two degrees: a Master of Arts from Columbia University and a Master of Science from the London School of Economics.
Linguistics
The Linguistics program at the University of Minnesota serves two populations of students: those who are enrolled in the MA to increase their academic preparation for subsequent PhD work in linguistics and those pursuing a career outside of linguistics for whom the advanced training and credential offered by the linguistics MA will be useful.
English - Literary History
Candidates for a M.A. English - Literary History at Ohio University have the opportunity to study with accomplished specialists in a diverse array of literary periods and genres. M.A. candidates are expected to complete two years of study and write either an extended essay or a thesis in their chosen area. The M.A. student's essay or thesis often grows out of his or her coursework.
English Education
Students typically—though not exclusively—seek a degree in English Education at Purdue University in order to enhance their practice as secondary English teachers and/or to enter the PhD pipeline in order to expand future career pathways.
Spanish
The graduate program in Spanish at Temple University integrates the established fields of Literature and Linguistics. Students may apply one approved non-Temple graduate course done in a Spanish-speaking country toward fulfillment of the M.A. requirements in Spanish. Opportunities for graduate study abroad through Temple programs are available occasionally.
Ministry
The Ministry program at Anderson University (South Carolina) instills leadership while providing a great foundational understanding of ministry.