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25 Master's degrees offered by the university
Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature programme at the University at Buffalo is a rigorous postgraduate degree designed for deep research. This full-time course typically spans two years, offering students a robust academic environment to explore global literary traditions and advanced theory within a diverse scholarly community.
Data Analytics for Social Sciences
The Data Analytics for Social Sciences program of the University at Buffalo combines coursework and learning opportunities from our social sciences departments at UB: sociology, linguistics, psychology, geography, anthropology, communication, political science and economics.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
The English for Speakers of Other Languages program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you wish to obtain New York State initial/professional certification to teach grades K–12 bilingual and/or English language learners.
Humanities - Film and Media Study
The Humanities - Film and Media Study program of the University at Buffalo is particularly suited to students wishing to combine their interest in film and media study with a secondary academic area in the humanities.
English Education: Adolescence
The English Education: Adolescence program of the University at Buffalo focuses on teaching literature and composition in secondary schools, colleges and universities.
English
The English program of the University at Buffalo provides highly motivated students the opportunity to study literature at an advanced level in an English department with an international reputation.
Humanities - Disability Studies
Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, the innovative Humanities - Disability Studies program of the University at Buffalo provides students with the knowledge base and theoretical means to question conventional understandings of the “normal” body and mind.
Communicative Disorders and Sciences
The Communicative Disorders and Sciences program of the University at Buffalo is combining comprehensive academic coursework and stimulating clinical practicum. Students entering with undergraduate degrees in speech and hearing sciences typically complete the master’s degree in four semesters and one summer semester.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you want to teach in college-level English as a second language (ESL) programs, teach in adult-level ESL programs for immigrants and refugees in the United States, and teach in all levels internationally.
English Education Studies
If you have substantial English content background, wish to be a leader in English education, aim to teach English nationally or internationally, and are not seeking New York State teaching certification, the English Education Studies program of the University at Buffalo will provide you the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals.
Linguistics
The Linguistics MA at the University at Buffalo is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in person. Students can choose between full-time or part-time study modes over a two-year duration. This 33-credit course provides a deep exploration of language structures and cognitive interfaces within a world-class institution.
Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension
The Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you wish to obtain New York State initial/professional certification to teach childhood (grades 1–6) students and/or bilingual and English language learners, grades 1–6.
French and Spanish
The French and Spanish program of the University at Buffalo offers students the opportunity to specialize in French or Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics or a combination of these fields.
English Education Studies
The English Education Studies program of the University at Buffalo focuses on teaching literature and composition in secondary schools, colleges and universities.
Spanish Language and Literature
The Spanish Language and Literature program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you intend to teach Spanish particularly in public schools.
Social Science-Interdisciplinary
The Social Science-Interdisciplinary program of the University at Buffalo offers students the freedom to design a specialized graduate curriculum, gain advanced training in research methods and complete a capstone research project.
Computational Linguistics
The Departments of Linguistics and Computer Science and Engineering jointly participate in a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics. The mission of the Computational Linguistics program of the University at Buffalo is to prepare students for a career in the Human Language Technologies industry. This program is on the STEM OPT extension list.
Latin Education
The Latin Education program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you intend to teach Latin particularly in public schools.
Classics
The Classics programme at the University at Buffalo is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for completion over two years of full-time study. This academic course offers specialised concentrations in Latin and Ancient History, providing students with a robust foundation in classical languages and Mediterranean archaeology.
Jewish Thought
The Jewish Thought program of the University at Buffalo, a comprehensive, 30-credit program, provides advanced training in the intellectual and spiritual history of Judaism, with special emphasis on medieval, modern and contemporary thought.