Master's degrees are available in a number of scientific fields. Master's degrees in the field of social and behavioral sciences are available in disciplines like psychology, anthropology, forensic psychology, addiction counseling, school counseling and social work. Master's degrees in biological and life sciences are available in bioscience, bioethics, zoology, toxicology, molecular medicine, neuroscience and entomology, the study of insects. Master's degrees in the field of physical and Earth sciences are available in disciplines such as environmental management, astronomy, astrophysics, geology, and computer science.
Humanities is a broad academic field that incorporates subfields like language and literature, foreign languages, art, film and cultural studies, communications, philosophy and religion. Areas of the Humanities in which Master's degrees are available include art history, studio art, creative writing, art education, elementary education, conflict resolution and reconciliation, journalism, classics, philosophy, African studies, American media and popular culture, East Asian languages and civilization, gender studies, history, medieval studies, religious studies, French and Romance philology and film.
Though engineering is technically a field of science, it is an enormous field in which myriad Master's degree opportunities are available. Fields of engineering in which students can achieve a Master's degree include aerospace engineering, biomaterials and regenerative medicine, cellular and bimolecular engineering, neuroengineering, chemical engineering, paper science and engineering, bioengineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, engineering science and mechanics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain engineering, operations research, science in international logistics, computational science and engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering and nuclear engineering.
Other fields in which Master's degrees are available include business, fundraising and grant making, management, nonprofit management, brand management, legal studies, public administration, international affairs, nursing, nurse educator, music technology, advertising, public policy, architecture, sustainable architecture, urban planning, community development, interior design, economics, accounting, public affairs, math, criminology and criminal justice.