Sarah Lawrence College offers eight distinctive master’s degree programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences, and two unique dual degrees:

• The Art of Teaching

  The Art of Teaching program, which leads to the Master of Science in Education, gives students a solid philosophical framework and a strong background in current thinking about educational theory and practice, as well as extensive opportunities for classroom research and practice.

• Child Development

  The Master of Arts program in Child Development explores the life of the child as the interaction of intellectual, emotional, social, and imaginative streams. It combines in-depth study of primary theoretical perspectives with practical fieldwork.

• Dual Degree in Social Work and Child Development

  Master of Social Work/Master of Arts

• Dance

  The Master of Fine Arts program in Dance is a two-year program designed to integrate creative and technical studies. Students develop skills in performance, choreography, teaching, and writing in order to pursue a professional career in dance.

• Health Advocacy

  The Master of Arts program in Health Advocacy—usually completed over four semesters and one summer—teaches the theory and practice of advocacy itself and includes coursework in physiology, history, law, economics, health policy and ethics, and understanding the experience of illness.

• Human Genetics

  The Master of Science degree program in Human Genetics gives students a comprehensive understanding of the medical, scientific, and counseling aspects of the field, placing emphasis on medical genetics and psychological approaches to working with patients.

• Theatre

  The two-year Master of Fine Arts program in Theatre integrates classical, modern, and original texts in focused courses, and students create and take part in numerous plays, staged readings, and performances at the College’s four theatre spaces.

• Women's History

  The Women’s History program serves as a catalyst for multicultural women’s studies events at Sarah Lawrence. Students are introduced to the rapidly expanding literature in women’s history, feminist theory, and gender studies. Graduates work in a range of fields, including research, journalism, public history, teaching, and social advocacy.

• Joint Degree in Women’s History and Law

  Master of Arts/Juris Doctorate

• Writing

  In Sarah Lawrence’s graduate Writing program, students pursue the Master of Fine Arts in close collaboration with faculty members who are active, successful writers. The program focuses on the art and craft of writing, rather than on the study of literature.

The 10 programs provide training for professional, academic, and artistic careers. They evolved as the College’s faculty identified new academic fields or approaches, recognized emerging professions, or expanded the College’s historic strengths in the creative arts. All the graduate programs are characterized by Sarah Lawrence’s strong emphasis on individual scholarship and intensive collaborative work with members of the Sarah Lawrence faculty. Most require a master’s project, based either on research or creative work, and many require fieldwork or practicums. Students may attend on a full-time or part-time basis (except for Dance and Theatre, which require full-time enrollment). Degree requirements vary for each program, and applicants are urged to explore individual program descriptions in detail.