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Campbellsville University Online
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education 8-12 Social Studies
- Campbellsville, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
12 Months
Distance learning
English
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the online Master of Arts in Teaching - High School Education (8-12) program from Campbellsville University offers tracks in English, math, science, and social studies to deliver innovative teaching skills you need for success.
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University of Birmingham - College of Social Sciences
MA in Social Policy
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
The MA Social Policy will entail the study of a range of social problems, such as poverty, homelessness, substance use, crime and health inequalities. In doing so, you will be encouraged to consider the underlying causes and to formulate policy solutions to address specific social problems. Social Policy seeks to not only understand the social world but seeks to change it for the better through practical action.
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University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Master of Arts in Education Policy
- Pittsburgh, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Become an education policy expert and gain the tools you need to work toward equitable change in society.
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KU Leuven
Master in Iberian and Latin American Studies (Leuven)
- Leuven, Belgium
MA
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
Spanish
This master's degree delves into the study of Spanish and Latin American cultures taking into account the current context of globalization.
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SOAS University of London
MA Muslim Minorities in a Global Context (Online)
- Online
MA
Part time
2 years
Distance learning
English
In MA Muslim Minorities in a Global Context (Online) what are the challenges faced by Muslim minority communities and their host societies? What are the debates surrounding the place of religious minorities in secular societies? And crucially how might recent events in Afghanistan impact Muslim countries and the wider world?
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Fachhochschule Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Master in Social Innovation
- Salzburg, Austria
MA
Part time
4 semesters
On-Campus
German
Globalisation, extremism, new forms of communication – our society is constantly changing, and this inevitably brings new challenges. It is important to react to these challenges with flexibility as well as creativity with solution-oriented approaches. Become a specialist and executive in the social sector with our Master's degree in Social Innovation and actively shape the social future!
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Campbellsville University Online
Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades: 5-9 Social Studies
- Campbellsville, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
12 Months
Distance learning
English
The online master’s of teaching middle grades from Campbellsville University was designed for those who wish to transition into a teaching career and already have a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies.
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KU Leuven
Master of Society, Law and Religion
- Leuven, Belgium
MA
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
English, Dutch
The Master of Society, Law and Religion is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of crime, public response to crime and, specifically, criminal justice in Europe and beyond. The programme focuses recent developments in criminological theory and their implications for national and international policy-making.
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SOAS University of London
NLUD-SOAS Joint LLM/MA in Environmental Justice in South Asia
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
The LLM/MA Environmental Justice in South Asia is an innovative 1-year course located in the Global North and the Global South to explore critical environmental and climate change issues from the South-North perspective while also providing students with a rich learning opportunity to engage and learn directly from field exposure.
Institute for Humane Education
M.A. IN HUMANE EDUCATION
- Online USA
MA
Full time, Part time
Distance learning
English
The M.A. in Humane Education is recommended for non-classroom educators and social justice, animal protection, and environmental advocates who wish to work outside of school settings. M.A. coursework enables students to raise awareness and educate effectively about the interconnected issues that affect people, animals, and the environment, focusing on bringing about long-term, systemic change.
Concordia University and John Molson School of Business
Master of Arts - Child Studies
- Montreal, Canada
MA
On-Campus
English
The MA in Child Studies investigates child cognition, emotion, social functioning, language, literacy, numeracy, moral development, special needs learners, and play. Education researchers also consider the critical role that families, peers, teachers, schools, inclusive practices, communities and culture play in development.
Claremont Graduate University School of Educational Studies
Master of Arts in Community-Engaged Education & Social Change
- Claremont, USA
MA
English
Community-engaged education bridges the divide between academia (PK–16) and activism by exploring how schools and communities can partner with one another for mutual benefit. The Master of Arts program in Community-Engaged Education & Social Change trains educators who understand the critical intersections across learning, teaching, and the local community. Designed for students interested in nonprofit, educational, and public-service careers, this experiential degree program allows you to participate in community-campus partnerships to exercise alternative and critical pedagogies. The program’s unique curriculum offers opportunities for important self-reflection and newfound awareness of local knowledge, assets, and alternative education projects. The program also examines the current scholarship on the process of community-building and social change through texts, guest speakers, and community internships.
Grand Valley State University Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Social Innovation, M.A.
- Allendale Charter Township, USA
MA
English
The Professional Master of Arts in Social Innovation (PMASI) is designed to prepare individuals to foster and lead innovation throughout their organizations, businesses, and communities in ways that impact daily operations and strategic goals. The program trains students to critically examine and address complex social problems such as childhood hunger, illiteracy, domestic violence, air pollution, food deserts, contaminated drinking water, poverty, and homelessness.
The New School
Liberal Studies (MA)
- New York, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Through the Liberal Studies program, you will critically explore and intensively examine the core issues of our time. The MA in Liberal Studies offers practical writing tools and guided in-depth study in cross-disciplinary courses taught by renowned faculty, who share the values of rigorous critical inquiry and thoughtful expression.
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A Master of Arts in Social Sciences can be the key to a variety of high-powered careers. This flexible degree gives you the skills you need to pursue a future in criminology, social work, politics and many other exciting areas.
What is an MA in Social Sciences? This topic of study encompasses a number of different specialties. The social sciences are a very broad area encompassing subjects as diverse as anthropology, sociology and urban studies. Anything that involves the study of human beings and their social behavior is part of this field. As part of an MA program in social sciences, you will have the opportunity to specialize in global analysis, contemporary theories of social science, psychology or women’s studies, to name just a few options. The MA program normally concludes with an in-depth thesis on an individually chosen topic of interest.
There are many benefits to earning a Master of Arts in Social Sciences. If you plan to go on to a PhD program in one of the social sciences, this degree can give you the foundation for more detailed studies. Many graduates find high-paying careers in politics, social research, demographics and other such fields.
An MA in Social Sciences doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive. While costs vary from school to school, there are many accelerated programs and work-study programs that enable students to meet their financial needs.
After earning an MA in Social Sciences, you can look forward to a broad selection of career options. Some graduates become teachers or go on to pursue further study in the academic world while other graduates work for non-governmental organizations, international aid groups, security organizations and other prestigious employers. This program of study gives you critical thinking skills and a global perspective that can pay off many times over in today’s competitive job market.
You can start pursuing a Master of Arts in Social Sciences today. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.