86 Online Social Science MA Degree Programs

American University's Top-10 ranked School of International Service offers an online Master of International Relations, no GRE required. You will learn to influence decisions across borders and cultures by sharpening your analytical skills in cross-cultural communication and foreign policy. 3.0 undergrad GPA preferred.

Renowned in California, Pepperdine prepares students to become licensed professional counselors (LPCs) in 19 states. No GRE is required to apply to the MA in Clinical Psychology, and you can complete the program in 27 months. Graduate ready to help diverse clients in a variety of settings. Learn more today.

Advocate for P-12 students and become an agent of change in your community. With no GRE required, earn your Master's in School Counseling online in as few as 24 months from the University of Denver. Gain valuable skills through a curriculum centered on social justice and designed to adhere to the standards set by CACREP.

The MA in Social Work course will enhance your knowledge of social work theory and legislation, apply your learning to practice, and develop your critical and analytical skills as a qualified practitioner. The subject matter is interdisciplinary, derived from psychology, sociology, social policy, law and social work studies. It includes an embedded, professionally qualifying Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, which has been approved as a qualifying award for social workers in England by Social Work England (SWE) and in Scotland by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

The Master's in Sociology (MA, MS) program aims to train professionals capable of addressing the analysis of relevant social and political problems from a comprehensive perspective, based on solid training within the field of Sociology. Your AIU Distance Learning Master of Sociology (MA, MS) program will be a tailor-made program designed just for you by you and your counselor.

Developed in partnership with the Institute for Journalism and Social Change, the MA Global Journalism - and its suite of postgraduate pathways - address the emergent challenges and opportunities for journalism in a global and digital news paradigm.

The Impact MA in People Development & Coaching program equips you with applied psychology, coaching, and people development skills to grow individuals and teams in modern organisations. Combine concepts and learning from business coaching, positive psychology, and leadership development.

Explore a wide variety of current issues around the world such as trade negotiations and social inequality. You’ll develop an understanding of these challenges at a local and global level. As part of this course in MA International Relations, you’ll:  Discover how the study of international relations has evolved and developed over time

The full time MA Degree in International Development is a 1-year taught masters level programme designed to prepare participants for work in international development in a community, local government, youth/adult education or NGO setting. It offers learners an opportunity to explore contemporary theories of social change and development and to analyse development policies and practices.

This MA is based on an established program developed in collaboration with leading human rights activists to provide training for future human rights professionals.

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.

The MA in International Relations program at London Metropolitan University, UK, provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted aspects of global affairs, fostering deeper comprehension, broader awareness, and practical applicability. Through the study of diverse subjects, analysis of case studies, and engaging in research, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and thrive in our rapidly globalizing world.

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.

The MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (CMHC) offered at the Lindenwood St. Louis (St. Charles) campus provides students with a broad base of psychological knowledge and theory integrated with extensive training and practice in the use of counseling skills.

The online Master of Arts in School Counseling degree from Sacred Heart University delivers the expertise you need to become an ethical and data-driven school counselor. With training from expert educators and a curriculum founded on the latest research and current best practices, you'll discover what it takes to support PK–12 students through academic development, college, and career readiness and social-emotional learning. Get started today.

The MA in the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Studies: Culture and International Relations Programme is based on an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the history and cultures of the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean region, offering two specialization streams

This MA has quickly become one of the largest programs on forced migration anywhere in the world. The programme provides a solid legal, practical, and theoretical understanding of refugee protection and forced migration. You will become more independent in managing and critiquing law, policy, and practice, and also in gathering, organizing, and deploying evidence to form balanced judgments and develop policy recommendations.

Since the turn of the millennium religious ideas and identities have increasingly shaped national and international politics, especially in the Middle East. This online MA program – led by Prof. Jonathan Fox, one of the world’s foremost experts in the field – provides a unique platform for understanding the role of religion in contemporary politics. We explore the potential of religions to unite and divide societies, to exacerbate conflict, or provide frameworks for peace. Whether you are planning a career in academia, policy research, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or the clergy, or whether you simply have a passion to understand the social forces that shape our world, this program is for you. This two-year, online MA program will provide you with a deep academic grounding in religious and Middle Eastern politics as well as in general political science. The program is taught entirely in English by leading experts. There are approximately six hours of online teaching each week, and the program is open to students anywhere in the world. We consider both religious politics and Middle Eastern politics important topics of study within political science. This program uniquely combines these topics, which include a broad survey of Middle Eastern politics as well as religious politics both in the Middle East and outside of the Middle East. At the same time, we provide courses that cover basic political science theory and methodology. Thus, while this course of study has a unique focus, it will also provide a broad foundation in the general discipline of political science. Bar-Ilan University’s Political Science Department is uniquely situated to provide this course of study. Its faculty is part of a 40+ year tradition of expertise and excellence in religious and Middle Eastern politics and includes world-class researchers and instructors on these topics. The department is also home to premier research centers and projects, which focus on these issues. These include the Religion and State Project, the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, the Middle East’s premier national security think tank, and the Argov Center for the Study of Israel and the Jewish People. Read more about this degree in this article.