Social SciencesVanderbilt University

14 Master's degrees offered by the university

Vanderbilt University4,6(5)

Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Community Development and Action

Lead social change and transform the world. The Community Development and Action program of Vanderbilt University combines theory, research, and practice to equip you to become a change agent in organizations and communities that support positive human development.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,075/yr

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Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Child Studies

Solve the most pressing challenges facing children and families today by connecting scholarship and practice through the Child Studies program of Vanderbilt University.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1 year$86,580/yr

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Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Education Policy

The Education Policy program of Vanderbilt University is a nationally recognized, top-ranked program that fosters knowledge of the social, economic, political, and historical contexts for education policy and practice.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$43,290/yr

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Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Education of the Deaf

The Education of the Deaf program of Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This one to two-year program emphasizes the training needed to develop communication skills in deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$61,710/yr

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Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Education Policy and Management

The International Education Policy and Management program of Vanderbilt University will equip you with the skills needed to address contemporary public policy issues facing education and informal learning environments around the world.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

2 years$43,290/yr

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Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cognitive Psychology in Context

The program in Cognitive Psychology in Context at Vanderbilt University does not require a research thesis.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$86,580/yr

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Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Human Development Counseling

The Human Development Counseling program of Vanderbilt University trains you to translate sound theoretical knowledge and research into effective counseling programs as a clinical mental health or school counselor. In a rigorous and integrated program of study, you will acquire a strong theoretical grounding in human development, counseling paradigms, and change strategies.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

2 years$72,150/yr

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Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis from Vanderbilt University is designed for licensed special education teachers who want to practice ABA in educational settings or are specifically interested in training focused on school-based applications that integrate best ABA and SPED practices.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1 year$72,150/yr

Vanderbilt University4,6(5)

Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Medicine, Health, and Society

Earn a master’s degree in the innovative, accelerated Medicine, Health, and Society program of Vanderbilt University. Medicine, Health, and Society is an interdisciplinary field of research that critically examines the social foundations of health.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,270/yr

Vanderbilt University4,6(5)

Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Human Development Studies

Human Development Studies from Vanderbilt University critically explores and synthesizes the dynamic relationships among individuals, environments, and human systems.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,075/yr

Vanderbilt University4,6(5)

Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Learning, Diversity, and Urban Studies

Understand the complex ways in which diversity influences learning both inside and outside the classroom with the Learning, Diversity, and Urban Studies program of Vanderbilt University.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1 year$72,150/yr

Vanderbilt University4,6(5)

Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economic Development

The Economic Development program of Vanderbilt University, also known as the Graduate Program in Economic Development (GPED), attracts students from all over the world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 9 months$20,725/yr

Vanderbilt University4,6(5)

Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economics

Economics from Vanderbilt University provides rigorous training in all areas of the discipline to prepare our students for work in research, private firms, and public policy.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 9 months$20,725/yr

Vanderbilt University4,6(5)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Applied Clinical Informatics

Perfect for a diverse range of healthcare providers, the Applied Clinical Informatics program of Vanderbilt University offers rigorous and engaging training that will equip you to apply informatics principles to the challenges facing your workplace.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year, 9 months$20,571/yr