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 core courses are all team-taught by two teachers 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 courses.
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.
Finally, the unique attributes of the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program
may be of both personal and professional interest to educators. This master’s
program fulfills the master’s degree requirement for individuals who are seeking
permanent certification in the state of New York.
Program Director
Liberal Studies
Monica Weis, SSJ, Ph.D.
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