The Master’s Program in Liberal Studies supports the varied interests of students pursuing graduate study in a variety of areas across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The program is focused on issues in contemporary cultural theory in a global context. Students in the program pursue an individualized course of study, focused on a particular problem or area of intellectual interest, to be defined in consultation with the program Director and participating faculty. While the areas of study are flexible and open, particularly invited are students who are interested in issues of pressing concern that cut across disciplinary boundaries – postcolonial studies; globalization; new media; race, gender and ethnicity; human rights; literary and cultural theory; feminist theory; politics, law and culture; and similar areas of work, all of which are reconfiguring the boundaries of contemporary liberal education.

Unlike most Liberal Studies programs in the United States, this program is designed for students who intend to go on to further doctoral work, or who intend to use their particular research interests as a platform for the development of their careers. This program has a national and international orientation and services students who are interested in developing an international perspective on challenging issues in contemporary social and cultural theory.

30 total credits required to be completed as follows:

Core Courses
Two core requirements, which include one course from Humanities, and one course from Social Sciences. (6-8 credits)

Elective Courses
Selected in consultation with the Director or a designated faculty advisor. (minimum 18 credits)

Master’s Thesis
The final research thesis represents the culmination of the degree. It provides evidence of your academic work, and will be used to represent you for any further doctoral program applications and/or employment following completion of the degree. (4 credits)

CAREER OUTCOMES
With your MA in liberal studies, you will be well-positioned for additional study in a PhD or law program, or for the pursuit of many career options. Potential job titles include:

Copywriter
Journalist
Publisher
Museum director
Public relations specialist
Primary or secondary education teacher
Government relations
Program coordinator

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

• Fall: Rolling
• Spring: November 1
• Summer: Not Available

There is no departmental assistantship consideration for this program.

Required Application Materials

• Transcripts from all schools attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official GRE test score
• Statement of goals
• Critical writing sample

The statement of goals is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program.  It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals. 

Tuition-$56,000 for 2 years