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36 Master's degrees offered by the university
Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
The Social and Cultural Foundations of Education program at the University of Washington addresses fundamental questions about the meaning, purpose, and significance of education in society. It explores education from the perspective of the humanities and liberal arts, as well as from the perspectives of different stakeholders in society, using tools of analysis based in history and philosophy.
Scandinavian Languages and Literature
The Master's Degree in Scandinavian Languages and Literature from University of Washington requires a working knowledge of the methods of literary study (historical, cultural and linguistic study of texts), including some literary criticism and theory.
Political Science
As the major research institution in the Northwest, the University of Washington affords an expansive learning environment for the approximately eight thousand students who are working toward advanced degrees in the University's graduate and professional schools, and offers the Political Science programme.
Chinese
Over one billion people speak some form of Chinese. Modern Standard Chinese, the official language of China, is the most widely spoken language in the world. Chinese characters, invented circa 1,200 B.C. and still in use today, have been central to the development of writing in other Asian countries such as Japan, Korea and Vietnam. University of Washington offers the Chinese programme.
Hispanic Studies
The Hispanic Studies program from University of Washington devotes increased attention to the rich diversity of Hispanic cultural texts and to their interdisciplinary study while also promoting broad understanding of Spanish and Latin American literature.
Sociology
Graduate study in Sociology at the University of Washington is designed for students pursuing a Ph.D. Students must complete a MA degree before beginning Ph.D. level work. We are a vibrant and welcoming community of scholars, committed to advancing our collective understanding of people and society.
Geography
University of Washington offers both an M.A. and Ph.D. in Geography and these programs are fashioned at the intersection of several broad research specialties. Following the work of the faculty, graduate students are encouraged to think outside the box of any particular ‘adjectival’ sub-field of human geography.
Slavic Languages and Literatures
The Slavic Languages and Literatures program from University of Washington is a small one, which ensures that faculty are generally well aware of the progress that individual students are making towards their degree.
Business Analytics
This interdisciplinary Business Analytics program from University of Washington is designed for professionals and college students who want to sharpen their critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, data/analytical decision-making, digital technology-enablement and project and process management skills.
Culturally Sustaining Education
Our Culturally Sustaining Education program at the University of Washington seeks to join, center, and sustain the strengths, wisdom, histories, and futures of Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander and all global majority young people, families, Elders, communities and educators across multiple intersections with gender, disability, language, land, migration, class, and more.
South Asian Studies
The Master of Arts program in South Asian Studies from University of Washington offers students a framework within which to carry out the interdisciplinary study of the peoples and nations of the South Asian subcontinent – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bhutan.
Community-Oriented Public Health Practice
The Public Health in Community-Oriented Public Health Practice program from University of Washington prepares you to become a problem solver, leader and advocate in the field of community health.
Communities and Networks
The Master of Communication in Communities and Networks at the University of Washington is a professional communication strategy degree that emphasizes building community, growing networks, and crafting organizational identity.
International Studies - South Asia
University of Washington's M.A. program in International Studies - South Asia offers students a framework within which to carry out the interdisciplinary study of the peoples and nations of the South Asian subcontinent – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan and Bhutan.
Archaeological Heritage
University of Washington offers the Master of Arts Program in Archaeological Heritage.
Policy Studies
The Master of Arts in Policy Studies (MAPS) programme at the University of Washington offers an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach to the study of how policy interventions can serve the public good, advise public decisions, and advance social change.