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343 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in North America
Social Studies
Gain a purposeful understanding of the past with social scientific and humanistic perspectives to produce impactful and relevant research. With an interdisciplinary approach to history, you can turn your focus into a fulfilling program of study with the Social Studies program of University at Albany.
Intercultural Studies - International Development
Asbury Seminary’s 60-hour Intercultural Studies - International Development at Asbury Theological Seminary develops global leadership skills to navigate relationships without borders, as you gain a new appreciation for authentic diversity. Throughout your study, you’ll integrate theology with anthropology, sociology and ethics.
Law, Justice and Culture
The M.A. in Law, Justice and Culture program at Ohio University is an interdisciplinary liberal arts degree focusing on law in relation to culture, society, politics, and power in U.S. and international contexts.

Divinity - Homiletics
This Divinity - Homiletics MDiv programme from the Liberty University with a specialization in homiletics can train you in the art of preparing and preaching sermons. Through practical experience, you can improve your skill in communicating the Gospel.
Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE)
The Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE) programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Education degree focusing on decolonisation and traditional knowledges. This flexible course offers full-time or part-time study modes, available on-campus or online, typically completed within two to four years.

Christian Ministry
This Christian Ministry MA programme from the Liberty University provides the training you need to lead your church, small groups, organization, and community with excellence and integrity, whether you are called to a pastoral role, the mission field, or a Christian nonprofit organization.
Heritage Resources Administration
Gain the administration skills needed when working on historic preservation projects through this online master’s degree in Heritage Resources Administration at University of Kentucky.
Education, Culture and Society
The Education, Culture and Society program of University of Pennsylvania offers training in a broad array of theoretical and methodological approaches to the nuanced study of education as a social, cultural, and historical phenomenon, either in the U.S. or around the world.
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.
Native Studies
The program of Native Studies at the University of Alberta distinctively combines Aboriginal community knowledge and concerns with the scholarly standards and methods of a research-intensive university to offer multidisciplinary education in a rigorous, respectful academic environment attentive to local, national and international concerns.
Jewish Studies
The Jewish Studies Program at University of Maryland offers both a Masters Degree in Jewish Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies.
Conservation of Material Culture
The Conservation of Material Culture programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is an advanced Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. This full-time, on-campus research programme focuses on the preservation of cultural heritage, integrating materials science with in-depth area and cultural studies.
Intercultural Studies
Intercultural Studies at the Southern California Seminary offers students a 36-unit graduate-level program of study that includes a core curriculum of biblical studies and interdisciplinary skills along with a targeted intercultural field study that includes an ethnography project.
Cultural Foundations
Embrace a multidisciplinary approach to education with Cultural Foundations degree program from Kent State University, in which you'll gain expertise in areas such as sociology of education, philosophy of education and multicultural studies, positioning you as a leader in promoting positive change in education.
Multicultural Education
The Multicultural Education graduate program at California State University Sacramento explores theoretical and pedagogical issues of bilingualism, multiculturalism, educational equity, and social justice, offering courses and experiences to assist educators to work successfully in classrooms, schools, and educational agencies within our diverse State.
Folklore
The only Anglophone university in Canada to offer comprehensive folklore programs at all levels, Memorial is also a vital part of its community - one steeped in unique lifestyles and traditions, and where the study and celebration of culture and heritage is considered crucial. The Folklore program is offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies
University of Georgia's Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies is one of the expansive Comparative Literature Programs in a state university in the US today. It offers the standard courses of the discipline as well as a variety of Asian and African languages
Indigenous Studies
Students pursuing the M.A. in Indigenous Studies at University of Kansas must successfully complete a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours: a 9-hour core curriculum plus 21 hours taken according to either Plan A or Plan B.
Islamic and Near Eastern Studies
The Department of Jewish, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (JIMES) at Washington University in St. Louis offers two terminal master’s degrees: a Master of Arts in Jewish Studies and a Master of Arts in Islamic and Near Eastern Studies. Learn more with this program in Islamic and Near Eastern Studies from Washington University in St. Louis.
Multilingual and Multicultural Studies
In less than two years with a flexible class format, earn your Master of Arts in Multilingual and Multicultural Studies at Texas Woman's University. Be part of a strong learning community that focuses on multilingual and multicultural populations.