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The Liberal Studies Master of Arts program consists of 8 separate programs of study. These programs are interdisciplinary and cross-departmental. Students approach a particular culture, geographical area, or historical period by drawing on all three of the traditional liberal arts fields—the humanities, social sciences, and the arts. The aim is to reach across departmental boundaries rather than choose to research one area exclusively.

The Liberal Studies Master of Arts degree requires 36 points, of which at least 30 must be at the graduate level. The M.A. degree in Human Rights Studies requires 30 points.

For information on the policies and procedures pertaining to these programs please click on the link below.

Liberal Studies Policies and Procedures
American Studies (Liberal Studies M.A.)AdmissionsDegree RequirementsProgram Website
East Asian Studies (Liberal Studies M.A.)AdmissionsDegree RequirementsProgram Website
Human Rights Studies (Liberal Studies M.A.)AdmissionsDegree RequirementsProgram Website
Islamic Studies (Liberal Studies M.A.)AdmissionsDegree RequirementsProgram Website
Jewish Studies (Liberal Studies M.A.)AdmissionsDegree RequirementsProgram Website
Medieval Studies (Liberal Studies M.A.)AdmissionsDegree RequirementsProgram Website
Modern European Studies (Liberal Studies M.A.)AdmissionsDegree RequirementsProgram Website
South Asian Studies (Liberal Studies M.A.)AdmissionsDegree RequirementsProgram Website



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