Clayton State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree (MALS) is an interdisciplinary, evening program designed for a wide spectrum of individuals: recent college graduates, professionals in the public and private sectors, current and prospective teachers, lawyers, state workers, non-profit arts administrators and private business owners.
Through a challenging, structured liberal arts curriculum, this degree offers graduate students various opportunities:

to grow in their awareness of cultural tendencies;
to cultivate their analytical and communication skills to reach their full potential;
to develop and expand a commitment to others;
to attain a liberal studies perspective on contemporary problems and opportunities;
to broaden their general knowledge and satisfy their intellectual curiosity;
to strengthen their capacity to think critically and creatively;
to gain insights into the relationships between disciplines, ideas, and historical developments;
to prepare for advanced work at the doctoral level; and
to accumulate 18 hours of concentrated graduate coursework in history, English, political science or liberal arts.

With the need for more advanced degrees in all sectors of American professional life, this degree program could not come at a better time in your educational and professional career.

Accreditation:

Accredited by the Board of Regents and the Univeristy System of Georgia

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999