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MA in Liberal Studies
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 their profession or their interests by selecting an area of study focusing on Digital Humanities, Geropsychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Online Learning and Teaching 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.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| I. Core Courses | 18 |
| LAP-500: The Liberal Arts and Professional Life | (3) |
| SAM-501: Sense of Community I: Art and Morality | (3) |
| SAM-502: Sense of Community II: Faith and Reason | (3) |
| CCR-610: Change, Conflict and Resolution | (3) |
| SIC-520: The Species, The Individual and Community | (3) |
| THC-625: Technology and the Human Community | (3) |
| II. Areas of Study | 12 |
| III. MALS Capstone | 6 |
| MLS-700: Capstone Project I* | (3) |
| MLS-710: Capstone Project II* | (3) |
| Total Credits | 36 |
* MLS-700 and MLS-710 cannot be taken concurrently. Students must complete MLS-700 before enrolling in MLS-710
About the MALS Program
Credits:
36
Estimated Cost of Degree:
$24,396
Based on:
- $50 application fee
- $668 per credit
- $298 graduation audit fee
Excludes books or other fees
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Format:
Entirely Online
Transfer Credits:
Up to 12 Credits
Degree Program Profile Sheet
Download our degree program profile sheet for an overview of our MA in Liberal Studies program.
- Overview
- Why Earn a MALS at TESU?
- Program Outcomes
- Course Descriptions (opens in new window)
- Degree Timeline
- Course Sequence
- MALS Learner-Designed Area of Study
- Digital Humanities Area of Study
- Geropsychology Area of Study
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology Area of Study
- Online Learning and Teaching Area of Study
- Professional Communications Area of Study
Toni M. Terry, BA
"I am 67 years old, soon to be 68, and to be able to say I did this at this day in my life is just gratification for my own self."