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School of Professional Development

Your Career Goals, Our Degree Program

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary degree program that is uniquely designed to meet students’ personal and professional needs. The curriculum offers a solid foundation of core professional skills and allows students to personalize their program,  choosing courses selected from a broad range of academic disciplines. Our diverse alumni include teachers, consultants, non-profit and educational administrators and writers, among others. 

On-campus, Online or On-site*

Liberal Studies students can choose to combine face-to-face with online courses, or take all of their courses online. SPD also partners with businesses and organizations to customize this program for on-site cohorts.

Teacher Certification

The Liberal Studies degree is valid toward meeting requirements for a professional license (certification), with certain provisions. Please read the Teacher Certification page before applying. 

 

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Academics

Program requirements, microcredential information, and other resourcesLearn More(Academics)

Admissions

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Opportunities for Teachers

How the Liberal Studies degree can be used for professional growth and licensureLearn More(Opportunities for Teachers)

Employer Partnerships

On-site graduate and executive education programs customized for businesses and organizationsLearn More(Employer Partnerships)


"The degree program is exceptional. It helped me in business by teaching me to write with more clarity and to express myself to my clients in ways that were more concise. I apply my learning each day in my personal and professional life."
Charlie McLeod, President
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