Online Liberal Professional Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies program is designed to provide a degree that educates students in theory and applications associated with a variety of disciplines. The core disciplines are chosen from most of those in the Anderson University catalog. Students, with the aid of an academic advisor, can design a program of study that best fits their personal and professional goals. The curriculum has two options. One is a degree completion option for those with an associate's degree. The other is for those without a degree.

Entry Requirements

Each applicant's record is examined for evidence reflecting potential for intellectual and social growth, strength of character, and seriousness of purpose. These qualities are evaluated by considering each applicant's academic record, including graduation, SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT), and optional references.

Course Requirements

- 4 years of College Prep English
- 3 years of Math (preferably Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or higher)
- 3 years of Science (at least 2 lab Sciences, preferably Chemistry, Physics, and/or Biology)
- 2 years of the same Foreign Language
- 1 year of Government/Economics

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you have a passion for learning, intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore a subject matter in greater depth, the Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) is a unique, flexible degree program designed to meet your personal and educational goals. With many online courses and concentration areas to choose from, Fort Hays State University makes it easier for you to balance work and personal commitments to achieve your goals. But what does "liberal studies" mean? Liberal studies means providing you the opportunity to systematically explore a wide realm of knowledge and wisdom to help you better understand yourself, others and the world around you. Liberal studies focus on intellectual, social, and moral growth and helps foster your love of learning. The 10-hour core curriculum is designed to address these goals in different ways, and provide you the foundation you need to more deeply explore a specific area of concentration. Select an area of concentration from the list below, or work with an MLS advisor to customize a program of study that best meets your personal and educational goals:

Art
E-Learning Professional
Educational Leadership and Management - Administration
Educational Leadership and Management - Instructional
Educational Leadership and Management - Technology
Global Professional English
Global Studies
Gerontology
Global Management
Literary Arts
Health Sciences
Instructional Sciences
Management Information Systems
Political Leadership and Public Service
Political Science
Public Administration
Social Networking Management

Entry Requirements

- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

-Show a minimum grade point average of 2.50 (C plus) on the last 60 hours of undergraduate credit. (Departments may have a higher minimum grade point requirement average, so an applicant must check departmental admission requirements.)

- Have adequate preparation in the area of specialization in the area of proposed study

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 550 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 213 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 79 +
IELTS - 6.5 +
iTEP - 5

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Like its on-campus predecessor, the online Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies is designed to provide a personalized, multidisciplinary education in humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts. The programs ultimate goal is to teach students to think critically and communicate effectively through speech and written word. The degrees’ wide range of subjects and emphasis on analysis and self-expression prepares graduates for careers in education, business, government, and many other fields.

Unlike traditional undergraduate degree programs with majors in a specific academic area, this online bachelor's degree in liberal studies program allows you to pursue an area(s)of interest that are not pre-defined as major concentrations.

Choosing from an array of options, this program offers a unique opportunity for you to build a program that is finely tuned to your strengths and interests. Working with an academic advisor, you will select specific academic courses to compose a degree program that meets your intellectual, personal, and professional goals. The online format allows for more flexible scheduling, personalized study, and heightened levels of interaction and collaboration.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit one of the following

Official high school degree
Official GED
Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79
IELTS - 6.5

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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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