Graduate Programs & Professional Studies
Advance your career with a master's degree from ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ College.
Inspired by purpose. Built for impact.
Designed to align with your life experiences, values, and passion, ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷'s graduate
studies give you more. More community. More opportunity. More impact.
Master’s degrees that make a difference.
¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷’s graduate school programs will add another lens to how you view your life,
career, and community. Your perspective will shift, and your opportunities will grow
as you pursue your purpose and make the world a better place.
Connect your passion with your purpose.
Get ready to make connections. ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ master's degree programs will facilitate your
deep connections with fellow students, with faculty, with community, and with your
industry. In addition to your expanded network, our expert faculty will help you connect
your passion with a purpose.
Through ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷’s hybrid and online learning options, you have the opportunity to
earn a graduate or professional degree in a format that fits your learning style,
your life, and your goals. Our unique programs centered around arts, culture, and
community will prepare you to advance your professional life and become a part of
the next generation of leaders in your field.
Writing, Arts & Media
¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷’s graduate school programs welcome artists of all backgrounds. The M.A. in
Digital Communication is committed to giving graduate studies students the tools they
need to blend traditional and digital communication campaigns to become effective
and successful leaders. And with its proven track record of student-published works,
¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷’s M.F.A. in Nonfiction has gained a reputation as the best in its field.
M.A. in Digital Communication
M.F.A. in Nonfiction
Humanities
Whether you’re interested in deep rural places or the hearts of cities, the broad-based
educational objectives of the ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ M.A. in Historic Preservation program will prepare
you to work for the sustainable longevity of the places that you care about while
our low-residency Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability offers a competitive edge
for emerging cultural leaders seeking to advance equity and sustain valued traditions
in communities.
M.A. in Cultural Sustainability
M.A. in Historic Preservation
Education
With online, in-person, and hybrid programs, our master’s in education graduate programs
offer several specialized degrees for aspiring and experienced teachers alike. We
have partnerships with several school systems in Maryland as well as innovative professional
development. ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ is also home to the College Board’s AP Summer Institute, training
teachers in AP courses from across the country and around the world.
M.A. in Teaching
Master of Education
AP Summer Institute
Social Sciences
The M.A. in Applied Policy Analysis provides students with a diverse data-analysis
toolkit that can be applied to various forms of data and questions. The Environmental
Sustainability & Management program degree will give students the knowledge, skills
and experience needed to improve the health of natural environments and create a more
sustainable future. Graduate students will be trained to analyze, strategize, and
discuss real-world problems with a wider audience to effectively address pressing
issues.
M.A. in Applied Policy Analysis
M.A. in Environmental Sustainability & Management
I loved my ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ experience. I really did. It got me a culture. It got me a book
deal. It’s all thanks to ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷…There wasn’t a single person in that program who
wasn’t awesome.
Jess Phoenix
Science Ambassador of the Union of Concerned Scientists
M.F.A. in Nonfiction, 2018
Earn your master's degree in a format that fits your life
For 25 years, ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷has been at the forefront of online education. We believe
in the power of education. Flexible online and hybrid options are available to help
you balance your education with your life. You’ll be connected to a supportive community
that shares your values and passions.
On Campus
Enhance your education through participation in in-person discussions and hands-on
learning experiences.
Online
Experience the convenience of online learning with ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ College’s engaging and
interactive classes facilitated by the latest technology.
Hybrid
Connect with the ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ Community with our 7 to 9-day on-campus residency each July
for almost all graduate school programs. You’ll have the best of both worlds with
online and in-person education.
Certificates
Advance your career and build new skills with ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷ College’s flexible and accessible
certificate programs designed for busy professionals.
News
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September 3, 2025 Stefanie Kasparek has been announced as the new program director for ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷'s M.A. in Applied Policy Analysis.
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October 14, 2024 Laura Kirn, M.A.H.P. '13, is the 2024 ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷M.A. in Historic Preservation distinguished alumna. We recognized her this year for her significant contributions to preservation practice and policy.
Events
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January 9, 2026
How do you tell a story about your story? Writers Brendan O'Meara and Kim Cross share strategies on creating a successful pitch — and answer questions about your...
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February 17, 2026
Last semester we redesigned ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷'s M.F.A. program to be more flexible, affordable, and useful to writers who want to tell true stories. Join director Leslie Rubinkowski...
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February 18, 2026
Join host, Jenn da Rosa, EdD, for a thought-provoking webinar featuring three ¶¶êŽÉñÆ÷faculty and staff as they share their personal stories of hurricane experiences....
