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Liberal Studies, Post-Master's Certificate

Add Value to Your Degree With an Additional Certificate
  • Top 15

    Top 15 GLS Programs in the Country, 2018

  • 100%

    Completely Online & Asynchronous

  • 109

    Among Public National Universities, U.S. News & World Report

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Create ads to persuade the target audience to buy, think or do something.

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Learn To

Apply critical theories and make connections between various theories and ideas

Apply creative solutions to problems

Express oneself articulately in writing and orally

Conduct complex research, synthesize it, and argue persuasively based on evidence

Analyze the value and significance of one's own creative work within the context of similar works

Liberal Studies, Post-Master's Certificate Program Overview

Gain a Broader Interdisciplinary Perspective

The MALS program prepares you to meet the many complex challenges facing society, the world and regional communities, most of which do not fall within the strict confines of a single discipline or professional degree program.

You will have opportunities to engage in independent studies tailored to your interests.

Flexibility to Meet Your Needs

The program is completely online and ideal for working professionals.

Two Concentrations

Choose to focus on Conflict Management and Resolution or Women’s and Gender Studies.

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Sample Courses

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GLS 592 Storytelling, Identity, & Becoming Who We Are
GLS 592 Mindfulness
GLS 592 Holocaust Narratives
GLS 592 The Transformative Potentials of Art
GLS 594 Jungian Psychology

How Do I Apply to the Program?

Submit:
  • Official transcripts of all college work
  • At least a 3.0 GPA at the undergraduate level. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be accepted provisionally, which may include an interview with the program director or representative(s) from the advisory committee
  • Three letters of recommendation submitted via the online application; at least one should be from an academic instructor
  • A personal statement explaining how the MALS degree can assist you in meeting your personal goals. The essay shall be from one to five pages (single-spaced)

Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: Liberal Studies - Post-Master's Certificate

  • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
  • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

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Location/Delivery Method

  • Distance Education - Online - Asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots).

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

  • Spring 2023:
    • Not accepting applications at this time

Transcripts

  • One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Test Scores

  • None Required

Recommendations

  • None Required

Additional Requirements

  • Master's Degree Requirement: Must hold a master's degree in liberal studies or liberal arts

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