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Degree Programs

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Our online and in-person Middlebury master’s programs are designed to give you meaningful, real-world experience while you earn your degree.

Online Programs

Our online master’s programs are asynchronous (no required live class meetings) with part-time options so you have the flexibility to continue working as you earn your degree.

In-Person Programs With Online Options

All of our in-person programs have online options—mostly live (synchronous) and some asynchronous depending on the program. You may easily switch between on-site and online as your personal and professional needs allow.

  • International Environmental Policy

    Become a leader in addressing the world’s toughest environmental challenges through a STEM-designated program.

  • International Policy and Development

    Launch your career in international policy and global development leveraging expertise in conflict and migration. This is a 12- or 16-month master’s program that culminates in a professional practicum semester.

  • International Trade

    Develop policy analysis and trade negotiation skills for careers in businesses, government, and civil society. This is a 12- or 16-month master’s program that culminates in a professional practicum semester.

  • Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies

    Prepare for a career responding to the spread of weapons of mass destruction and to threats from violent extremism. This is a STEM-designated program.

  • MPA in Social Change

    Launch a career designing and managing local and global development initiatives that address critical social issues. This is a 12- or 16-month master’s program that culminates in a professional practicum semester.
     

  • TESOL

    Prepare for your leadership career in teaching English through a three-semester master’s that culminates in professional capstones. A 12-month hybrid option is available.
     

  • Teaching Foreign Language

    Prepare for your leadership career in language education through a three-semester master’s program.
     

  • Translation and Interpretation

    Gain professional skills with our internationally esteemed programs in translation, translation and interpretation, and conference interpretation.

  • Translation and Localization Management

    Learn to manage and implement localization projects in the global marketplace. This is a STEM-designated program.

We also offer several joint degree options for students whose interests bridge program areas. 

For information on programs no longer offered at the Institute, please visit our past programs page.