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40 Master's degrees offered by the university
Public Health and Social Work
The Public Health and Social Work dual degree program at Boston University is a 100-credit course of study leading to the award of both the Master of Social Work and the Master of Public Health.
Geoarchaeology
Geoarchaeology at Boston University aims to provide a broad background in both the geosciences and archaeology.
Health Communication
The online Master of Science in Health Communication program at Boston University teaches students to understand the complexities of important healthcare issues and communicate them in a way both the media and the public can understand.
Counseling
The Master of Education program in Counseling at Boston University prepares individuals to enter professional roles as mental health counselors, school guidance counselors, and/or sports psychology consultants.
Medical Sciences and Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine
This program in Medical Sciences and Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine at Boston University offers students an opportunity to combine a broad-based program in Medical Sciences with professional study in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine, including a strong academic foundation in neuroscience. Completion of the program earns students two master’s degrees.
Genetic Counseling and Public Health
Graduate Medical Sciences and the School of Public Health offer a dual degree at Boston University that is based in Genetic Counseling and Public Health. Students must apply and be accepted to both the MS in Genetic Counseling program and the MPH program. The MS and MPH degrees do not need to be awarded simultaneously.
Theological Studies
Applicants for the Theological Studies program offered by Boston University must have graduated with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 from an accredited college and have a broad liberal arts background with a general knowledge of theological subjects.
French Language and Literature
The MA in French Language and Literature at Boston University seeks to have each student develop an advanced knowledge of French and Francophone literature, its history, and major works, as well as a sound knowledge of the traditions, aims, and methods of scholarly research in the field.
Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program
The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program at Boston University is a CACREP-accredited program designed to meet the requirements for independent licensure in clinical mental health counseling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other states.
International Affairs
The Master of Arts in International Affairs at Boston University is a versatile two-year program that prepares students to pursue a wide range of careers in the field of international relations, including in national governments and a wide range of IGOs and NGOs.
Global Development Economics
The Global Development Economics degree program at Boston University is an intensive three-semester course of study designed for those seeking rigorous training in economics supplemented by training in the related disciplines of politics, international relations, public health, and infrastructure and environment.
International Relations (Mid-Career)
The Master of Arts in International Relations (Mid-Career) at Boston University is designed to address the needs of early-to-mid-career professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of international relations.
International Relations and Law
The International Relations and Law dual degree program at Boston University prepares students for careers in national governments or international agencies, international negotiation, and human rights organizations.
Insurance Management
The online Master of Science in Insurance Management program at Boston University is a unique opportunity for professionals who have acquired the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters credential to achieve further distinction by complementing their demonstrated expertise in insurance issues with a mastery of general management principles in accounting, finance, operations, and leadership.
African American Studies
The Master of Arts degree in African American Studies at Boston University is focused on building conceptual and research skills that allow students to become critical investigators of cross-cultural interaction and the historical contexts of race, power, and the formation of knowledge.
Macro Social Work
Macro Social Work offered by Boston University promotes human development and social justice through work with communities and organizations.
Economics
The MBA+ Master of Arts in Economics at Boston University is offered as a joint degree by Questrom and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GRS). More than ever, management and economics are intertwined in the workplace.
Urban Affairs
The Master of Urban Affairs at Boston University is designed for students seeking to develop a broad understanding of urban public policy, community development and service delivery, and the administration of public and private agencies in urban settings.
Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences
The master’s in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences at Boston University is designed for students with diverse natural science and social science backgrounds who desire specialized training in the use of remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) in environmental and natural resource analysis and management.
Classics and Archaeology
Classics and Archaeology at Boston University will give students training in ancient Greek and Latin, archaeological methods and practices, and the study of ancient Mediterranean material culture.