Alvernia College Liberal Studies 400 Saint Bernardine St. Reading, PA 19607-1799 US   Phone: 1-610-796-8296 Fax: 1-610-796-8480   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: On Campus   The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies will cultivate understanding of ideas, questions, and works from the liberal arts tradition. Exploring various approaches to studies of the arts and sciences will complement students' attempts to create and discover meaning in their personal and professional lives. Students will broaden their understanding of ways to use knowledge from the liberal arts tradition to enrich the lives of individuals and to inform social action. Students who are serving in leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and businesses can select courses which expand their understanding of core areas of theology and the practical implications of these concepts for the ministries and human services. Exploring Scripture and ways to guide others as they study and derive spiritual nourishment from Scripture will complement the development of understanding of the ecumenical dimensions of the Christian tradition. Students will deepen their sense of their own spirituality and their understanding of the moral teachings of the Church, especially with regard to social justice. Administrative responsibilities of leaders in churches and nonprofit organizations can be studied.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 136  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 610  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $480  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $8640  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic