Master’s & Certificate Programs
Dive into the Experiential Liberal Arts
With campuses in Boston, Seattle, WA, and Arlington, VA, Northeastern’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) is the home of Experiential Liberal Arts and a premier destination for advanced study and research in the social sciences and humanities. CSSH faculty members’ cutting-edge interdisciplinary work inspires the development of new programs, research fellowship opportunities, and mentoring relationships. With a degree from CSSH, you will be ready to tackle today’s most pressing social, political, and cultural issues with the data and digital skills of tomorrow.
Co-op
Northeastern’s signature experiential learning program offers six-month, usually paid, full-time work experiences during the course of your study.
Access to Research
Work with faculty on grant-funded research to gain exposure and experience within labs and research centers.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Our variety of programs are integrated with other disciplines, so there are many cross-functional opportunities, including concentrations and certificates.
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MS Applied Quantitative Methods & Social Analysis
Interdisciplinary
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MS Criminology and Criminal Justice
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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MS Economics
Economics
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MA English
English
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MA History
History
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MA International Affairs
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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MA Political Science
Political Science
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Master of Public Administration (MPA)
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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Master of Public Policy (MPP)
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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MS Security and Resilience Studies
Political Science
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MS Urban Informatics
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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MS Urban Planning and Policy
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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Computational Social Science
Interdisciplinary
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Data Analytics
Interdisciplinary
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Digital Humanities
Interdisciplinary
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Information Ethics
Philosophy and Religion
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Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropy, and Social Change
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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Public History
History
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Public Policy Analysis
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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Security and Resilience Studies
Political Science
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Sustainability and Climate Change Policy
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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Urban Analytics
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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Urban Studies
School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program
Graduate Pathways
Between combined majors, co-ops, concentrations, PlusOne programs, research opportunities, service learning, and more, no two CSSH students take the same path to graduation. Explore graduate student stories below.
