MA Liberal Studies at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary degree examining themes in the arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and natural and applied sciences. It is offered mainly to working adults seeking enrichment and professional development part-time.

Faculty: School of Professional Development | Duration: 11 three-credit courses (33 credits); part-time; complete within 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Liberal Studies core (15 credits: Effective Professional Communication, Thinking, Global and Cultural Awareness, Action & Leadership, and a STEAM elective), a 15-credit thematically related concentration designed by the student (optionally with an internship), and a 3-credit Capstone Seminar (CED 595).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Personal statement; bachelor degree with a cumulative 3.0 GPA; two letters of recommendation from teachers or professors (or related professionals); interview may be required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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