120 Part time Master Programs in Humanities Studies in North America for 2024

Johns Hopkins' Advanced Academic Programs nine-course online or on-campus MA in Writing program reflects the school's international reputation for academic rigor and creative innovation. This workshop-centered, 3-year program offers a concentration in fiction or nonfiction and includes summer residency options abroad. Some graduates use the advanced writing skills they develop in journalism, teaching or corporate writing jobs. Others go on to write nonfiction, short stories, novels, and other works.

The online Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from Calvin University prepares individuals to impact the world through innovative and emerging technology. Through a fully online classroom, the program delivers a quality academic experience supported by a Christian-based and industry-aligned curriculum and instruction from expert educators who incorporate their real-world experience into each course.

The online Master of Science in Library and Information Science (M.S.L.I.S.) gives you the knowledge to analyze, evaluate and organize information effectively to enhance information delivery and become an information specialist in the industry and area of your choice.

Become a library media specialist with the online Master of Education in Library Media degree from East Central University. Improve student performance, inspire learning and advance your career. Complete the degree in 2 years. Graduate ready to meet the standards of the American Association of School Librarians.

We welcome students from many denominations and global contexts. Our Master of Divinity equips you for transformational leadership in the church. Offered in collaboration with McGill University, a top North American University. Our tuition fees are among the most competitive in North America.

Eastern Oregon University's MFA in Creative Writing provides hands-on writing and editing experience during summer residencies and online courses. In addition to helping you grow as an author or teacher, the program focuses on skills required for editing, copywriting, publishing and marketing roles. Hone your talents by working one-on-one with faculty who take each genre seriously. You can also choose a Young Adult Writing emphasis, learning to craft prose or poems that inspire young readers.

The University of West Alabama's online Master of Science in Adult Continuing Education: Library Media will prepare you to engage with important topics in the field as you develop the necessary skills to pursue a meaningful career as a librarian.

Rooted in the long tradition of Wesleyan and Methodist commitment to higher education, Drew’s MDiv prepares a learned Christian leadership in and for the world. Whether in full-time or bi-vocational ministry, graduates of this flexible and innovative program will be rooted in the Christian story and traditions, capable of effective and creative leadership and spiritually and socially resourceful for cultivating the radical gospel of Jesus Christ in, with, and for the world.

The Master's in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition is a one-year, intensive program preparing U.S. and international students for a range of careers in language education and research, with opportunities to specialize in language learning research and teaching in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and English as a Second Language (ESL).

Join us at the iSchool for a progressive and challenging program. Accredited by the American Library Association since its inception of accreditation (1924), our program will support you in becoming innovative information professional.

Graduates of MFA in Literary Translation will be equipped with the skills, connections, and portfolio to find translation work and to pursue a wide variety of international careers, not only in literary but also in technical, legal, and humanitarian fields. They will be well qualified to work as editors in literary publishing, as many Boston University MFA and Ph.D. graduates have gone on to do. For those desiring further graduate study, the MFA provides an exceptionally strong foundation from which to begin a Ph.D. in comparative literature, language & literature, or area studies or social science field.

The M.A. in Theology degree offers students the rich heritage of Catholic Church teaching, providing them with an extensive academic foundation in specific theological disciplines. For those interested in pursuing doctoral studies, the program offers a research track option that requires a major thesis, language proficiency, and a comprehensive exam.

Acquire the knowledge and skills needed in Information Science to meet evolving IT challenges in integration, security, and business continuity. This STEM-designated program is designed for information technology professionals who want to move into a leadership or management position within the IT field.

The Elliott School’s Master of International Policy and Practice (M.I.P.P.) is an advanced professional degree for mid-career practitioners. Combining rigorous academic training with the development of valuable career-enhancing skills, the program prepares students for leadership roles in international public policy. The program can be completed online or on-campus, and there are short-term study abroad opportunities to enhance the practical real-world application design of this program’s curriculum.

The MA program is intended for candidates who already have a good basic formation in Theology, with courses in various areas of Theology such as systematic theology, history, biblical studies, ethics, and spirituality. It is designed to allow these students to gain greater familiarity with the various research methods in Theology, and to begin specialization in a specific area, while promoting an integration of the theological formation already acquired.