Master of Arts
Americannoun
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a master's degree given usually in a specific branch of the humanities or social sciences.
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a person who has been awarded this degree. M.A., A.M.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Master of Arts
First recorded in 1490–1500
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In June, he completed his graduate studies for the Master of Arts in criminal justice program, she said.
From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2022
So Kinley began her educational journey to gain a Master of Arts in leadership at City University of Seattle in 2018.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2022
A New Jersey university is launching what it called the world's first "Master of Arts in Happiness Studies."
From Fox News • Mar. 26, 2022
And new galleries will host graduate students from the Society’s Master of Arts in Museum Studies program, intended to diversify the museum profession.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2021
The degree of Master of Arts is conferred upon students who, after one year of university residence and study, pass certain prescribed examinations.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various
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