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Graduate Program in Liberal Studies

Because life is interdisciplinary by nature, Tom Ward believes that Loyola’s graduate program in ...

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If you are intellectually curious, creative, a goal-seeker eager to be stimulated intellectually and personally-a lifelong learner who appreciates the journey as much as the destination, the Loyola's Graduate Program in Liberal Studies is for you. Offering an extensive, enriching program of study aimed at engaging the whole person, Liberal Studies cultivates a passion for the challenges of an intensive liberal arts experience at the graduate level.

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree program examines contemporary American culture through interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary lenses. Grounded in the enduring principles of the liberal arts, the curriculum explores immediate, valuable answers to many of the questions asked in today's complex society. The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies with Education elective option is designed for current or aspiring teachers who wish to use Liberal Studies Courses as content area studies in combination with educational theories and methods as they pursue teacher certification or advance professional education. For graduates of an advanced degree, a Master's Plus enrollment option is available. Students who wish to enroll in Liberal Studies courses  are eligible to do so on a space available basis as post-baccalaureate non-degree students. This is a popular option for those who wish to try out the program before committing to the full degree.

Flexibility and convenience are critical to the success of any graduate or professional program. Liberal Studies is structured to meet the needs of the busy adult with multiple responsibilities. The programs approach learning from many angles, offering students the curriculum seminar-style in intensive evening classes and small groups to optimize the learning experience. Access to Loyola's state-of-the art technology, a full complement of print, video and online resources and the expert counsel of your mentors and fellow students combine to provide support both in and outside the classroom. Classes meet one night a week and are offered on Loyola's Baltimore Campus, as well as at the Graduate Centers in Timonium and Columbia. The flexible nature of the curriculum allows students to enter the program in September, January or June.