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Our Newest Programs
Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program
Brandeis' unique three-track program is designed for career-changers and recent college graduates who would like to take the necessary pre-requisites for medical school and other health professions programs. The post-bac pre-med program uses our world-renowned science programs and state-of-the-art facilities as the foundation for all three tracks, which incorporate our popular Health: Science, Society, and Policy (HSSP) Program curriculum. Track 1 offers advanced biology coursework; Track 2 includes a 6 week summer health care study abroad program in Copenhagen, Denmark; Track 3 features research experience in a project lab.
Master of Science in Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a rapidly growing sector of the United States and global economies. Its products are increasingly important in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease. The Professional Master of Science Program in Biotechnology at Brandeis University was developed to equip students with skills to enter and advance in this dynamic industry.
Master of Arts in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (Classical Studies)
Explore the languages, literatures, history, art, and archaeology of Ancient Greek and Roman worlds with the award-winning faculty of the Department of Classical Studies. An M.A. in Track 1 represents an interdisciplinary degree for practicing professionals that covers many aspects of classical civilization. For those wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in classics or classical studies at another institution, the M.A. in Track 2 offers rigorous preparation in ancient Greek and Latin languages and literatures.
Master of Arts in Computational Linguistics
Brandeis University's M.A. program in Computational Linguistics is perfect for students who wish to delve into a scientific, interdisciplinary study of language/linguistics with a foundation in technology and computer science. Computational Linguistics appeals to students with a desire to develop cutting-edge, practical tools that can be of tremendous benefit to society, such as speech recognition, automated text analysis, information retrieval, machine translation, cryptography, and computer security.
Master of Arts in Teaching
Leading to the initial license in teaching, the M.A.T. program instills a passion for teaching and a respect for social justice and serious academic intent. Committed teaching professionals help prepare you to tackle the most challenging situations in your own classroom. Concentrations include Elementary: Public Education; Elementary: Jewish Day School/DeLet; Secondary Education (including English, history, biology, chemistry, physics, and Bible/Tanakh).
Master of Arts in Global Studies
The interdisciplinary program in global studies offers a broad perspective on global institutions, critical issues and the complex ways that globalization affects specific regions and countries. This program is designed for students who will enter industries such as health care, the environment, human rights and communications.
Master of Arts in Philosophy
This program helps you to improve your credentials for admission to first-rate Ph.D. programs — not only in philosophy, but in politics, economics and sociology, among others. Receive individual attention while immersing yourself in the community that our well-respected philosophy department provides. The strengths of our master’s program in philosophy lie in a number of subfields — metaphysics and epistemology, ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy of language, logic, philosophy of the mind and cognitive science, early modern philosophy, aesthetics and philosophy of law.
Master of Arts in Computer Science and IT Entrepreneurship
Today's business world demands both sharp technical skills and broad business insight. Our two-year master’s program in computer science and information technology entrepreneurship goes beyond a traditional graduate technology degree — we teach students how to form a business around their ideas in the IT sector, from research to software development. This program combines graduate-level computer science coursework with electives that emphasize cutting-edge research and the special skills required for launching a successful business in IT.
Certificate Program in Math
Expanded math skills can improve your cache in the workplace and prepare you for graduate programs in math, science, or social science. An accommodating program for post-bachelor’s degree study, the math certificate program provides advanced coursework for students from varying backgrounds and with different professional goals. For those who have strong skills in high-school level algebra and have taken a full year of calculus.
Ph.D. and M.A. in History
As historical scholarship increasingly crosses boundaries of discipline and nation, Brandeis has created new M.A. and Ph.D. programs to train students to research, write, and teach history at the highest level. These programs combine: intensive work with world-class faculty members; flexible requirements that encourage students to define their own courses of study; a vibrant intellectual community within a small research university; and extensive documentary resources at Brandeis and in the greater Boston area.
M.A. in Women's and Gender Studies
Explore feminist and gender theories, knowledge, and methodologies. This program is for students who wish to strengthen their application to Ph.D. programs or professional schools as well as students who would like to advance their chosen career.