Online Arts Liberal Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) is a 30-credit, multidisciplinary degree for students seeking an alternative to traditional graduate courses of study that focus on professional training in a single area. The MALS program allows students to organize a program that is both personally interesting and professionally relevant. The program seeks to "liberate" in the classic sense of that term.

What makes the MALS program special? Students are able to pick and choose their courses from different disciplines to put together an individualized curriculum. Because of the flexible nature of the program, a MALS student is able to craft a Plan of Study that addresses the skills and knowledge areas related specifically to the requirements of the positions in which they are currently employed, or to meet the demands of future employment goals. By designing a course of study in this manner, MALS students benefit from an integrative educational experience that promotes a deeper understanding of self, nature and society, and offers opportunities to sharpen critical thinking and communication skills. The Brockport program focuses on significant ideas and contemporary issues from the perspectives of:

The Fine Arts
Humanities
Social and Natural Sciences

Our graduates go on to post-master's study as well as employment in fields such as education, human services, government, businesses involving sales, and positions requiring the interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with others.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

- hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

- provide evidence that you are able to pursue the subject matter and meet the academic demands of the program

- demonstrate that your educational goals are aligned with the master's degree you wish to pursue

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The Adult Liberal Studies (ALS) program is designed to serve the needs of individuals whose jobs, family or community obligations may have prevented regular college attendance. Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts degree by completing a broad and liberal arts based curriculum.

Our program:

- recognizes the educational experiences of non-traditional students
- is sensitive to students' other full-time responsibilities
- helps students establish an emphasis area that ties together their educational interests and/or career aspirations

Our students:

- are guided through the program by a professional academic adviser
- integrate their wealth of knowledge and real-world experience with formal learning
- enjoy a sense of personal satisfaction as well as the rewards of academic achievement

After completing the Adult Liberal Studies Introductory Seminar, students are introduced to liberal studies by emphasizing processes that build effective critical thinking and writing as foundations. ALS topical seminars then hone student skills through well-rounded study in the:

humanities,
social sciences
natural sciences

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school diploma with 2.5 GPA or 20 ACT/950 SAT

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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Liberal Studies prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The Liberal Studies program is designed for students interested in combining course work in two or more disciplines within Liberal Arts subject areas to create a multidisciplinary degree.

Learning Outcomes
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- Define the major concepts and theoretical perspectives of at least two liberal arts subjects

- Explain the interrelationships between the conceptual frameworks that distinguish liberal arts subjects

- Discuss the historical development of at least two liberal arts subjects

Entry Requirements

You are eligible to become an undergraduate student at Thomas Edison State College if you are:

- An adult 21 years of age or older (unless you are participating in a special college program)

- A high school graduate or have successfully passed a General Educational Development (GED) test

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

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The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) degree program is designed for working professionals interested in applying the rigorous study of the liberal arts to their chosen professions. Students may tailor their Master's program to profession or their interests by selecting a Learner-Designed Area of Study or areas of study focusing on Digital Humanities, Geropsychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology or Professional Communications.

Each program focuses on the links between the liberal arts and a student's career, which enables them to gain specific competencies and perspectives that can make a difference in their career. The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is a 36-credit program.

Entry Requirements

- All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

- Applicants to degree programs must provide a current resume with their completed application.

- Applicants to degree programs must provide two letters of recommendation with their completed application.

- All statements of background and goals must be completed and submitted with a completed application and will be evaluated critically and used to assess an applicant's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- All appropriate essay questions must be completed and submitted with a completed application; all essays are evaluated critically and used to assess a student's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

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UNC Greensboro's Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program is an interdisciplinary program that encourages critical and imaginative thinking on intellectual, social, political, historical, literary, and artistic issues within a broad humanistic perspective. The curriculum is centered around a series of seminars that employs the disciplines of the various liberal arts in ways that will enrich your understanding of yourself and the world around you. The seminars are organized into three thematic categories and cover a wide variety of subjects and issues. You must take at least one seminar from each of the thematic categories. Seminar topics change each semester. This online program is specifically designed for adult students who have earned a bachelor's degree, regardless of the field. Course delivery is asynchronous and delivered entirely online, enhanced by various interactive Internet-based learning applications and by streaming audio and video. This program is accredited by the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with GPA of 3.0

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