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16 Master's degrees offered by the university
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Iowa prepares graduates to work with clients across a spectrum of mental and emotional disorders, as well as to promote mental health and wellness.
Cimba Italy MBA Program
The Cimba Italy MBA Program at The University of Iowa is located in Paderno del Grappa in the heart of Italy’s Veneto region—known for its export-oriented economy and vibrant entrepreneurial scene.
Geography
The Geography at The University of Iowa focuses on investigating the environmental consequences of human decisions, the social implications of environmental change, and the geographic information science that enables these studies.
Educational Policy and Leadership Studies
The MA, EdS, and PhD in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies with a focus in Educational Leadership are awarded by the Graduate College. The MA and the EdS are available without a thesis, offered by The University of Iowa.
Public Affairs
The Public Affairs program at the The University of Iowa educates public affairs leaders who will creatively and knowledgeably address society’s most critical issues and contribute to addressing the grand challenges of the 21st century.
American Studies
The American Studies at The University of Iowa offers a 2-year M.A. degree program which is separate from the Ph.D. program but which can also provide an entrée into the Ph.D. program at the conclusion of the M.A. degree.
French & Francophone World Studies
The French & Francophone World Studies at The University of Iowa introduces students to the cultures of France, the Francophone world, Italy, and parts of the Middle East and Africa, providing an understanding of those countries' historical and contemporary importance.
Anthropology
The Anthropology at The University of Iowa is aimed at providing students with advanced training in archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, or anthropological linguistics with a goal of preparing them for additional graduate study or professional work in anthropology and related fields.
Sociology
The Sociology at The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The MA is offered with or without a thesis.
Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency
The Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency at The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. The MA is a non-thesis degree offered online only.
Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
The Master of Arts program in Psychological and Quantitative Foundations with a counseling psychology subprogram is held in Hong Kong. This master degree is offered by The University of Iowa.
Communication Studies
The Communication Studies at The University of Iowa is centered on theory complemented by strength in quantitative and qualitative research methods. It focuses on scholarly issues that arise from face-to-face, everyday communication practices. It emphasizes personal relationship and family processes, identity construction, persuasion, and culture.
Spanish Creative Writing
The Spanish Creative Writing at The University of Iowa offers undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degree programs, and coursework for students in other disciplines.
Health Management and Policy
The Health Management and Policy at The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Public Health. The EMHA is a nonthesis degree.
Political Science
The MA and the PhD in Political Science are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The MA is offered with or without a thesis at The University of Iowa.
Spanish
The Spanish at The University of Iowa offers an MA and PhD in Spanish. The degrees are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The MA is offered without a thesis.