East Tennessee State University School of Continuing Studies Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Box 70659 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-4223 Fax: 1-423-439-7091   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. Liberal Studies On Campus   The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offers students from a variety of backgrounds an alternative graduate education. Firmly grounded in the values of interdisciplinary learning, the MALS degree allows students to design an individualized program of study in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and related fields.Students may thus pursue study in such areas as Women’s Studies, Appalachian Studies, and African American Studies, fields where graduate courses exist,but not graduate degrees. MALS students, except those who choose the Archives Concentration (see below)—complete a common core, then combine graduate courses from other academic departments with either a thesis or a special project to complete their programs of study.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A baccalaureate degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.50 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Three letters of recommendation. A successful admissions interview.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable