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MLSt Liberal Studies at Arizona State University

Arizona State University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Liberal Studies program is an advanced degree offering that situates knowledge and know-how at the intersection of culture, community and profession. Its emphasis on integrative, applied knowledge and cross-disciplinary approach cultivates your capacity to see and understand the complex reality of societal problems and navigate challenges across cultural, professional and personal contexts. Communication, holistic analysis, perspective-taking and research are featured aspects of all core courses.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts  |  Department: School of Applied Sciences and Arts  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required applied project courses (MLS 582 and MLS 593) Required Core (9 credit hours) MLS 510 Communicating in Complex Cultural Environments (3) MLS 511 Advanced Liberal Studies and Worlds of Possibility (3) MLS 512 Exploring and Expressing Ideas (3) Electives (15 credit hours) Culminating Experience (6 credit hours) MLS 582 Applied Project Plan (3) MLS 593 Applied Project (3) Additional Curriculum Information Featuring courses from English, film and media studies, and art, this program prepares students to become master learners across a wide variety of cultural and social contexts.

Career pathways

Professionals with excellent critical problem-solving and communication skills are in high demand across sectors and industries, including business, media, entertainment, politics and community organizations. Career examples: archivist, business manager for artists, performers and athletes, market research analyst, public relations specialist, writer or creative writer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts a letter of interest in the program a resume, biographical statement or curriculum vitae proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

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