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33 Master's degrees offered by the university
Public Policy
The Public Policy program of the University of Minnesota is one of the best in the country, attracting students who are committed to public service at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Psychological Science
The small classes and applied experiences of the Psychological Science program at the University of Minnesota will prepare you for your career in the psychology field. In your courses, you'll develop research-based knowledge and skills.
Family Social Science
The Family Social Science program of the University of Minnesota is a unique program using the insights and methods of the social sciences to examine human development over the lifespan and how families work within various contexts and cultures.
Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Earn your Master’s degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations at University of Minnesota from a top program in the format that best fits your life.
Youth Development Leadership
Working with and on behalf of youth demands continual learning and professional growth. To create space for what’s possible and keep up with the challenges facing today’s youth, leaders must have a grounding in current research as well as hands-on work and learning. This is why the Youth Development Leadership program of the University of Minnesota was created.
Addictions Counselling
The Addictions Counselling program at the University of Minnesota prepares students to treat clients with substance use disorders by providing strong theoretical and practical foundations in evidence-based treatment modalities, clinical skills, professional and ethical responsibilities, and client advocacy.
School Psychology
School psychologists help create learning environments where students, families and school staff feel safe, welcome, and supported. University of Minnesota School Psychology program approaches school psychology from an anti-racist scientific-practitioner orientation and will prepare you to become a leader, innovator, and change agent.
Social Studies Education - Teaching License
Earn your license to teach social studies in grades 5-12 and your master’s degree in just over a year. University of Minnesota's accelerated program in Social Studies Education - Teaching License will prepare you to start teaching with solid classroom experience.
Sexual Health
The Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health is a fully online, 30-credit degree program developed in partnership with the Institute for Sexual and Gender Health in the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Applied Child and Adolescent Development
Learn how to draw on developmental science to address the needs of children and adolescents in advocacy, community, and health care settings with the Applied Child and Adolescent Development program at the University of Minnesota.
Social Studies Education
The MA/PhD track in Social Studies Education from University of Minnesota span disciplines, and offers opportunities to specialize in many aspects of social studies education. The ideal candidates for the program have at least three years of teaching experience, a diverse experience, and interest in furthering education and research in social studies education.
Human Factors and Ergonomics
The Human Factors and Ergonomics program of the University of Minnesota is an interdisciplinary program with graduate faculty representing the College of Design, the College of Science and Engineering, the College of Education and Human Development, the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Public Health, and the Carlson School of Management.
Community Health Promotion
The Community Health Promotion program at the University of Minnesota prepares students to work with diverse populations and policymakers to improve health.
Tribal Administration and Governance
The Tribal Administration and Governance program at the University of Minnesota is an applied development degree for current or future tribal administrators, council members and tribal leaders.
Germanic Studies
The Germanic Studies program at the University of Minnesota equips students to be creative scholars and skillful teachers through research and teaching programs covering the literature, culture, and media of the German-speaking and Nordic countries.
Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures
The Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures at University of Minnesota offers two Master's subplans: Classics and Religions in Antiquity.
Comparative and International Development Education
Become a leader in international and intercultural education. This Comparative and International Development Education (CIDE) track program at University of Minnesota is designed for students to gain a mastery of skills and knowledge in how cultural, economic, and political forces affect international and intercultural education.
Geography
The Geography program at the University of Minnesota is for a student who intends to pursue a professional career or, eventually, an academic career.
Human Rights
In a world that needs visionaries, the Human Rights program of the University of Minnesota prepares students to engage in global human rights challenges through research, policy analysis, and advocacy.
French Studies
The first two years of the French Studies program at University of Minnesota—culminating in a comprehensive MA exam—provide training in the French and Francophone literary tradition, building the foundation for more specialized study and research at the doctoral level.