Master of Arts

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The Master of Arts degree is a program that enhances students' educational choices for intellectual, professional and personal growth. The M.A. degree focuses on the achievement of the specific learning objectives and outcomes of each student. Students, with faculty approval, designate an academic specialization that reflects the course of study included in their degree plan.

In addition to the Master of Arts core faculty, the degree program draws professors from many departments throughout Regis University and from experts working within the community. By taking advantage of the strong collaborative relationship you'll experience with Regis faculty, you have the freedom to explore a range of courses within your designated specialization.

Below are specialization options that are available.

Sample Degree Plans:

• Applied Psychology
• Communication
• Creative Writing
• Environmental Studies
• Literature
• Religious Studies 

At the College of Contemporary Liberal Studies (CCLS), the spiritual, ethical and social development of the Master of Arts graduate student is of utmost importance. Opportunities for self-reflection, critical and creative thinking, community outreach and service learning are foundational dimensions of this master’s degree. Because of our learner-designed curriculum and array of academic disciplines to choose from, graduates of the Master of Arts from Regis University's CCLS will find their professional and career choices expanded and enhanced.

Total M.A. Degree Requirements: 36 credit hours

• Core studies requirements: 9 credit hours
• Specialization courses: 21 credit hours
• Capstone course requirements: 6 credit hours

IS REGIS’ Master of Arts program ACCREDITED?

Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional higher education institutional accreditors in the United States.

WHAT CLASS FORMATS ARE AVAILABLE?

The MA degree classes are offered evenings in classrooms or 100 percent online. Classes are offered in an 8-week accelerated format. This program cannot be completed 100% on campus. Most of our students pursue the program in a hybrid (online and on campus) format or 100% online.

WHEN DO CLASSES START?

Courses are offered in 8-week terms that begin in:

• January
• May
• August

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Career Opportunities

What career can I enter with a Master of Arts degree?

With an MA degree, you’ll be prepared for a variety of roles across industries. Examples of career opportunities within the various specializations include, but are not limited to:

Applied Psychology: Mental Health Services, Public Health, Advocacy, and Health Care Consulting

Communications: Public Relations, Communications Manager, Teaching (Community Colleges or Universities), and Mediator

Creative Writing: Writers/authors, Teaching (Community Colleges or Universities), Public Relations, Social Media Specialist, Copywriter

Literature: Writers/authors, Teaching (Community Colleges or Universities), Public Relations, Social Media Specialist, Copywriter

Environmental Studies: Government/Nonprofit Conservation Work, Environmental Writer, Environmental Educator, Teaching (Community Colleges or Universities)

Religious Studies: Government/Nonprofit Work, Teaching (Community Colleges or Universities), Writer/Editor, Religious Educator/Ministry work.

Career Support from Regis

The Center for Career and Professional Development at Regis provides you with the resources, training and advice to help you establish and meet your career goals. That means we’ll help you choose an academic major, explore and find a new career path or create the tools for a successful job search that will promote your career. To learn more, visit our Center for Career and Professional Development page.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements (9 credit hours)
MAPC 601	Graduate Transformation I
MAPC 602	Ethics and Multiculturalism
MAPC 603	Graduate Transformation II
Specialization (21 credit hours)
Students select existing Regis University graduate courses for which they have met prerequisites aligned with their degree plan. All courses must be associated with the student’s approved specialization. Areas of Specialization are designed to match your passion. Choose one area of specialization in consultation with your advisor. Applied Psychology Communication Creative Writing Literature Environmental Studies Religious Studies
Capstone Requirements (6 credit hours)
Select one set from the following three sets of courses:
MAPC 694	MA Capstone Comprehensive and an additional specialization course
MAPC 688 MAPC 696	MA Capstone Planning MA Capstone
MAPC 697A MAPC 697B	MA Thesis A MA Thesis B
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 36 credit hours

How to Apply

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