Social Sciences and Humanities Master’s Degrees
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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Grand Canyon University offers dozens of master’s degree programs in a variety of disciplines to help you advance your education. Whether you are seeking potential career advancement in public administration, criminal justice, education or human services, we provide quality programs that can help you with your career goals.
Our social sciences and humanities master’s degree programs are offered online to help you reach your educational goals in a convenient way.(See disclaimer 1) With this flexible learning option, you have the opportunity to learn anytime, anywhere while still connecting with peers and faculty. Earn your master’s in humanities online degree from a leader in online education while advancing your knowledge in your field.
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GCU’s Master of Public Administration programs can prepare you to help drive change in public sector organizations. In these social sciences master’s degrees, you will be taught to apply administrative and leadership skills in nonprofit and community arenas and become a change agent in your community. Choose an emphasis in government and policy if you want to focus on issues facing federal and state policy, public governance and governmental power. Or, explore a healthcare management emphasis if you wish to focus on our healthcare system’s responsibility to patients and families.
A Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellness is ideal for students who want to develop expertise in overall mental well-being and how it is impacted by cultural, spiritual, biological and social factors. Immerse yourself in a program focused on leadership, culture, ethics and advocacy, and discover how you can make a broader impact on your community with a foundation in mental well-being. This human services degree is ideal for anyone seeking to deliver mental health support and can be applied in a variety of diverse environments.
If your goal is to educate students at a two-year or four-year higher education institution, then consider one of our master’s in social sciences or humanities online or on-campus degree programs with an emphasis in education. These programs provide you with a strong foundation in your field, while also offering a deep understanding of pedagogy at the university level, adult learning theories and strategic and collaborative curriculum design. Choose from a degree in English, history, sociology or communications as you prepare to interact with diverse audiences in postsecondary education settings.
Gain greater insight into the field of psychology with a Master of Science in Psychology from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Our on-campus and online humanities master’s degree programs focus on action research and critical thinking, with an emphasis on why people behave and think the way they do. With a variety of emphases in areas like geropsychology, human factors, life coaching and more, you can expect to strengthen your foundation in contemporary and ethical psychology issues while gaining insight into a specific area of your field.
Those who are seeking licensure to practice professional counseling should consider one of our master’s degree programs in counseling. Our college is pleased to offer online counseling programs, which are available online to help you earn your education on your own schedule.(See disclaimer 1) Explore some of our online social sciences and humanities master’s degree programs, including Christian counseling, professional counseling and addiction counseling, and emphasis areas, such as marriage and family therapy, trauma, childhood and adolescence disorders, and substance use and addictive disorders.
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If you are interested in growing your skills in crime analysis and strategic planning, then consider earning a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from GCU. This criminal justice master’s degree helps professionals in law enforcement or those looking to enter this exciting field by providing a curriculum focused on criminal law, legal research, statistical analysis, law and public policy. Choose from an emphasis in law enforcement or an emphasis in legal studies, and prepare to become a leader and decision-maker in the field.