Liberal Studies

“Provocative studies for the intellectually curious.”

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program allows adult learners to revisit the liberal arts in a way that integrates education with life. It is geared toward part-time adult learners, with most participants taking one or two courses a semester. The classes, held one evening a week for two and a half hours, are taught by experienced, enthusiastic faculty in a relaxed environment. Faculty and students alike learn and explore ideas of intrinsic worth and interest in the humanities, arts and sciences.

The program’s three core courses are team-taught by two professors from different disciplines. The interdisciplinary nature of the courses allows students and teachers to explore with breadth the topic at hand and to break through the boundaries that may be associated with discipline-specific thinking.

The personal benefits of the program are numerous and potentially life-long. Students with a commitment for learning revisit areas they were passionate about as undergraduates or topics that may have piqued their interest in the years following graduation. With an emphasis on critical reading, writing, thinking, and communicating, the program benefits the individual in myriad ways. Students can expect to acquire and hone the skills that will allow them to be more articulate citizens and greater contributors in any professional organization or career setting.

As a side note, the unique attributes of the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program may be of both personal and professional interest to educators. This program can be applied toward the master’s degree requirement for teachers who are seeking professional certification in the state of New York. Additional coursework in the area of initial certification may be required.

Program Director
Monica Weis, SSJ, Ph.D. 

 
Entry Requirements  

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative index of 3.0. An applicant who does not meet this grade point average expectation must address this in his/her personal statement
2. Official transcripts that demonstrate ability to pursue a master’s degree program.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. Application and fee.
5. Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the application form.
6. Interview with the Program Director.

   
Application Deadlines  

For admission to Fall or Spring Term:
The application deadline is the first of every month.