Requirements

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Priority Deadlines: Full applications received by the respective priority deadlines will receive a nine-credit tuition waiver if they include all letters of recommendation, official transcripts and official TOEFL scores (if applicable). For Fall and Summer semesters, the priority deadline is February 1, and candidates will receive an admission decision by March 1. For the Spring semester, the priority deadline is October 1, and candidates will receive an admission decision by November 1.

An $85.00 non-refundable application fee is paid online upon submission of the application.

The statement of purpose is the most important element of your application packet. This letter should explain why you are interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) degree. It should describe what academic and professional qualities you posses which could help you excel in this program. The personal statement should also describe the goals you hope to achieve and any qualities you feel would make you an ideal candidate.

The personal statement should be approximately 1-2 typed pages in length. The document should be double spaced and size 12 Times New Roman font. This essay should maintain 1-inch margins and should be proofed for errors prior to submission. 

Below is a link to help you get started:

OWL Statement of Purpose Guidelines

The personal admissions essay requires candidates to choose a book, play or movie and explain why the piece is interesting to them. The essay should be approximately 2-3 pages in length. It should be typed, double spaced, and size 12 Times New Roman font. This essay should maintain 1-inch margins and should be proofed for errors prior to submission.

Three letters of recommendation must be provided. These letters should be from an employer, colleague, or other professional source.

*If you are currently taking classes, or if you are a recent graduate (within two years), you must submit at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member.

You must provide official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Official transcripts in languages other than English must also be submitted with a certified English translation.

A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

International students interested in applying to the MALS program should visit our International Students webpage for additional admission requirements.