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16 Master's degrees offered by the university
Economics
The graduate program in the Department of Economics at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares students for teaching and research careers in the fields of econometrics, financial econometrics, health economics, industrial organization, international finance, international trade, labor economics, microeconomic theory, quantitative macroeconomics.
Africana Studies
The department’s geographical breadth covers Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean, and the disciplinary diversity of our faculty encompasses history, anthropology, political science, literature, ethnomusicology, performance and dance, and other fields. We offer a master degree in Africana Studies at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
Maternal and Child Health
As a student in the Maternal and Child Health program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, you will be equipped with a highly adaptable toolkit and prepared to lead interdisciplinary efforts that require multiple perspectives and competencies in domestic and global contexts.
Political Science
The Political Science graduate program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is small and very selective. Each year about 12 students enroll to pursue the doctor of philosophy in political science.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
The M.A. in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a two-year, interdisciplinary humanities degree that prepares students to engage with the social, environmental, and political challenges facing countries in Asia and the Middle East, and their transnational communities.
Sociology
The Department of Sociology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers the master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees in sociology.
Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies
The Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill integrates language training and area studies courses along with the development of technical and academic expertise.
Digital Communication
The master’s in Digital Communication at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill empowers working professionals to advance their careers and bring immediate impact to their organizations. Students explore the economic drivers and technological changes affecting media and communication.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares students with knowledge, clinical practice expertise, cultural humility, knowledge, dispositions, and skills to work with diverse individuals with a broad range of mental health issues.
Sociocultural Anthropology and Ethnography
Sociocultural anthropologists embrace the humanities when they investigate realms as far-reaching as expressive culture (music, performance, material arts, texts, architecture, film, and other semiotic media). At University of North Carolina Chapel Hill we offer a master degree in Sociocultural Anthropology and Ethnography.
Transatlantic Studies
Established in 1998, this interdisciplinary, two-year MA program in Transatlantic Studies from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill focuses on contemporary Europe and the transatlantic relationship. Students learn about EU institutions, European integration, and comparative welfare states.
Public Policy
The M.A. in Public Policy at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is available as an option for students who are opting to exit the Ph.D. program prior to completing all requirements for the PhD.
Folklore
The M.A. program in Folklore from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill focuses on the study of creativity and aesthetic expression in everyday life and on the social and political implications of this expression as it unfolds in contested arenas of culture.
Geography
The graduate program of the Department of Geography at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill aims to produce leading scholars and practitioners who will make vital contributions to contemporary geographical, social, and environmental knowledge, research, teaching, and institutions.
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
The Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (CRMH) in the Department of Allied Health Sciences from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers a unique and challenging 60+ credit master of science degree in clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling with concentrations in working with persons with developmental and psychiatric disabilities.
Global Studies
The master of arts (M.A.) in Global Studies at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a two-year interdisciplinary “applied research” degree that combines scholarly rigor and practical skills.