Curriculum

The Liberal Studies curriculum includes fourteen curricular fields, courses for which are generally offered each semester. To earn the master's degree you will need to successfully complete thirty credits, or ten courses, including a 3-credit required thesis course. While your path through these courses will vary, you must complete the following requirements in the program to graduate:

• 18 credits from within your chosen curricular field
• 9 credits from elective courses from within the LS program
• 3 credits from the required writing/research thesis course

A central theme of the master's program is a focus on human values. As such, many of the course offerings in the Liberal Studies program are designated as “Human Values” courses. Of the thirty credits required to complete the degree, students must complete two Human Values courses specific to their curricular field, one of which must be designated as “Core” to their curricular field. Your academic advisor will assist you in developing your academic schedule and path through your degree program.

When a student satisfies the requirements for a given curricular field, the curricular title will appear on the student’s final transcript.