Graduate Programs & Professional Studies

Writing, Arts & Media

Goucher’s graduate school programs welcome artists of all backgrounds. Our M.A. in Arts Administration provides students with the tools they need to ensure that audiences are engaged, grants are funded, organizations are marketed, copyright regulations are followed, and nonprofits comply with all regulations. With its proven track record of student-published works, Goucher’s M.F.A. in Nonfiction has gained a reputation as the best in its field. The M.A. in Digital Communication is committed to giving students the tools they need to blend traditional and digital communication campaigns to become effective and successful leaders.

M.A. in Arts Administration

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 Goucher 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. Goucher 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