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5.7k Master's degrees in Social Sciences in United States
Politics and Education
This M.A. degree Politics and Education program at Teachers College at Columbia University prepares students for positions as policy leaders at the local, state and national levels, or to pursue advanced work in doctoral programs in education policy, political science, or public policy.
Public Policy Advocacy Graduate Certificate
The Public Policy Advocacy Graduate Certificate program offered at University of Southern California holds a longstanding reputation of excellence and impact within the field. Students develop “knowledge in action” through an interdisciplinary curriculum that develops analytical and theoretical competencies combined with immersive experiential learning.
East-West Psychology
The MA in East-West Psychology is a two-year program at California Institute of Integral Studies requiring 36 units of study. The structure of the program is designed to provide an ample degree of flexibility that allows students to focus on specific areas of study, as well as to explore a variety of Western, Eastern, and Indigenous approaches to psychology and spirituality.
Social Justice and Criminology (online)
Delta State University Master of Science in Social Justice and Criminology (online) is unique in that it provides students with both small class size and matches each student with a faculty advisor to oversee their progress through the program.
Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) degree program at Pennsylvania State University is designed to provide professional training in public policy for those seeking careers in the design, adoption, implementation, and evaluation of public policies.
Counseling and Guidance - School Counseling
The goal of this Counseling and Guidance - School Counseling programme from Texas A&M San Antonio is to serve the needs of the San Antonio community by developing highly skilled school and mental health counselors.
Informatics (Quantitative Economics)
The Informatics (Quantitative Economics) MSc program from the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Emporia State University is an interdisciplinary program that combines the expertise of faculty in the Information Systems program of the ESU School of Business and SLIM.

Counseling-Addiction Counseling
The concentrations in Counseling-Addiction Counseling from University of Memphis is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Professional Counseling
The M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling functions as the second year of our Professional Counseling Programs, following the M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Mental Health Services. The M.Phil.Ed. at the University of Pennsylvania prepares students to become Certified School Counselors and/or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs).
Sociology
The Sociology programme at Florida Atlantic University offers a comprehensive Master of Arts degree designed for deep social analysis. This full-time or part-time course provides students with the critical tools to investigate contemporary issues, fostering intellectual growth and professional expertise in the field.
Psychological Science
The Department of Psychology at The University of Maine offers graduate study leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degree in Psychological Sciences (including social, cognitive, and biological psychology).
Sociology
Whether you are a recent graduate of a bachelor's program or are currently working in a related field, earning your Sociology master's degree at Loyola University Chicago will broaden your career opportunities—and allow you to make a positive social impact.
Agricultural and Applied Economics (Accelerated)
A leader in the application of new institutional economics to agriculture, development, and policy analysis, the Agricultural and Applied Economics (Accelerated) program from University of Missouri - Columbia is recognized for its innovative approach to graduate training in agricultural economics.
Behavior Analysis
University of West Florida's Master of Science in Behavior Analysis is an intensive online program which meets the curriculum requirements for multiple Applied Behavior Analysis certification exams. Strengthen your comprehension of behavior science through applied research.
International Economics and Finance
At Valparaiso University, the International Economics and Finance degree gives you a greater understanding of the interconnectedness of worldwide markets and equips you with the tools and techniques to make financial investment decisions on a global scale.
Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy program at the University of Northern Iowa is a professional, interdisciplinary degree designed to provide students with a combination of skills.
Slavic Languages and Literatures
The Slavic Languages and Literatures program from University of Washington is a small one, which ensures that faculty are generally well aware of the progress that individual students are making towards their degree.
Sociology of Religion
The Sociology of Religion program at Graduate Theological Union will have students acquire the requisite skills to investigate “lived religion” both over time and amid contemporary contexts.
Economics
The Master of Science in Economics program at Iowa State University is designed primarily for students who have the desire and the aptitude to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics or Agricultural Economics, but require additional coursework background before beginning Ph.D.-level studies.
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.