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920 Master's degrees in Language Studies in North America

Linguistics - Applied Linguistics Concentration
The Linguistics - Applied Linguistics Concentration degree at California State University Fullerton is concerned with the historical development of a particular language or language family.
English and Language Arts Education
The Master of Education in English and Language Arts Education from Boston University provides advanced study for educators with initial licensure seeking professional licensure and those interested in working outside of the US public school system.
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
The Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies M.A. at Stanford University is a one-year, full-time interdisciplinary programme. Designed for students with strong language backgrounds, it offers flexible, research-focused training. This intensive degree provides expert instruction in regional history, culture, and politics.
English
The MA English qualifies students at California State University, Bakersfield to teach in the California community college system or secondary schools as well as prepares them for careers in editing, advertising, and public information.
English Language and Literature
The MA program in English Language and Literature from University of Maryland provides broad training in literature, language, and theory for a mix of students, ranging from teachers and other professionals in the greater Washington DC/Baltimore metropolitan area, who are well served by the terminal MA, to aspiring scholars who regard the MA as a step toward the PhD.
Classics - Greek and Latin
The M.A. in Classics - Greek and Latin at Florida State University allows students to focus on coursework in Greek and Latin literature.
Modern Languages Education
Modern Languages Education from Clemson University is designed for undergraduate non-education students or midcareer professionals who have a content background in American Sign Language, French or Spanish, are seeking to change careers, and are not currently certified to teach.
World Languages
The World Languages program at the University of Utah actively seeks to license teachers in Spanish, French, German, and Chinese. In limited capacities, the program can license teachers in Japanese.
English
The master’s program in English from West Virginia University is designed for students who have shown an aptitude for sustained literary study and who now wish to pursue a more intensive and extensive training.
Rhetoric and Composition
The Department of English at Florida State University offers an M.A. degree program in Rhetoric and Composition.
English
The English at the University of Missouri - Kansas City focuses on literary study, as well as two emphasis areas that allow students to concentrate their studies in a particular area: 1) Language and Rhetoric, and 2) Manuscript, Print Culture, and Editing.
Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Pedagogy
The purpose of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Pedagogy from University of Delaware is to provide students with the opportunity for professional growth in the areas of language proficiency, in-depth understanding of literature, civilization and culture, and research and teaching skills.
Speech, Language, and Learning
The Speech, Language, and Learning program at Northwestern University develops exceptional master’s level speech-language pathologists prepared to provide stellar, evidence-based services to individuals nationally and internationally.
Translation and Interpreting - Chinese
The Hunter College Translation and Interpreting - Chinese program provides a rigorous preparation in the language professions, delivered as a two-pronged knowledge-skill curriculum -- a theoretical grounding in translation and interpreting studies and hands on language-specific training in translation, localization, and oral interpretation skills between Chinese and English.
Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies programme at Oakland University is a versatile Master of Arts degree designed for motivated adults. This interdisciplinary course offers part-time and full-time study modes, focusing on intellectual enrichment and professional growth. It provides a rigorous academic framework for post-baccalaureate students.
English
Advance your understanding of literature and writing while preparing for a career in education, publishing, communications, or other writing-focused professions with this English degree from Bradley University.
Biblical Languages
As a student in the Master of Arts (MA) in the Biblical Languages degree program at Houston Christian University (HCU), explore the complexities of biblical Greek and Hebrew writings and cultures and hone the tools necessary for advanced research, writing, and interpretation in ministry or academic careers.
Italian
The Italian programme at the University of Oregon is a full-time Master of Arts degree based in Eugene. This academic course provides a comprehensive grounding in Italian literature and culture. Students benefit from an intellectually stimulating environment and extensive library resources during their postgraduate studies.
World Languages and Cultures - Spanish and Hispanic Studies
The World Languages and Cultures - Spanish and Hispanic Studies programme at Northern Illinois University is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This postgraduate course is delivered on-campus, providing students with an immersive environment to master linguistic theory, translation, and diverse Hispanic cultures.

English
This English MA programme from the Liberty University purpose is to equip students, within a Christian, biblical worldview, to pursue further studies in English language arts at the doctoral level, as well as to prepare for careers related to the field.