434 Master's in Liberal Arts in North America

The Graduate Pathway in Music - Music, Pre-Master from INTO George Mason University students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Music are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Boise State University offers a Master of Science degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies. In consultation with faculty, students may combine courses from more than one school or college or more than one department to create an individualized program of educational experience.

The Master of Arts at New York University offers a comprehensive exploration of Liberal Arts and Visual Arts. This public study mode programme provides students with a flexible academic framework to pursue advanced research. Designed for completion over a standard duration, it fosters critical thinking and creative mastery.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Global Change master's degree at Athabasca University is a flexible, 33-credit online programme. It focuses on the complexities of our interconnected world through a public study mode. Students develop critical research skills while examining economic, political, and social shifts over 2 to 6 years.

The M.F.A. in Costume Design at Indiana University Bloomington is a comprehensive three-year master programme. Delivered through a public study mode, it blends intensive studio training with professional practice. Students develop a diverse portfolio while mastering aesthetics, social history, and advanced craft technology.

The Trombone programme at Indiana University Bloomington offers an elite master level education for aspiring musicians. This public study mode course focuses on advanced performance and musicality. Students engage in intensive training designed to refine their technical skills and artistic expression within a world-class setting.

The Interdisciplinary Studies programme at California State University Stanislaus offers a customisable M.A. or M.S. degree. This flexible, full-time postgraduate course requires 30 units and allows students to hybridise multiple disciplines to meet specific career goals within a dynamic global economic landscape.

The Orchestral Studies degree from Roosevelt University prepares students majoring in strings, woodwinds, brass, harp or percussion for careers as orchestral musicians. 

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies at Reed College is a graduate program in the liberal arts and sciences. It is intended for those students who wish to pursue interdisciplinary graduate work in a rigorous program that is both flexible and diverse.

The Psychology - General Clinical M.S. at Eastern Michigan University is a 45-credit master programme delivered in a public study mode. It integrates clinical practice with empirical research, preparing students for licensure in Michigan. The curriculum focuses on psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and data analysis.

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) program at University of Memphis allows students to customize an interdisciplinary course of study. 

The Creative Writing (Fiction Concentration) program from Texas State University offers students access to incredible resources, including readings and master classes given by acclaimed visiting writers, agent and editor talks, and facilities like the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center in Kyle and the Clark House in Smithville.

At California Institute of the Arts CalArts, in addition to MFA Directing-specific seminars and labs, students participate extensively in the Acting Program as well as in the Programs in Experience Design and Production. 

Boston University's MFA in Visual Narrative integrates the BU School of Visual Arts’ tradition of drawing with sequential art storytelling practices. This program allows students the opportunity to craft stories that specifically integrate written and visual language, augmented by partnerships with theater, communications, the humanities, and sciences.

University of Miami's Master of Music degree program in Media Scoring and Production provides the student with the technical and practical skills required in today’s recording industry—an industry based on sophisticated recording equipment, ever-growing consumer needs, and broadening musical styles that continue to place added demands on the music composer/arranger/producer.

Offered in conjunction with Chapman University’s School of Law and Dodge College of Film and Television Producing, the four-year JD/MFA in Film and Television Producing is designed for those who seek careers as entertainment attorneys; legal counselors at production companies, agencies, guilds or studios; or as producers or other executives in the entertainment industry.

The Master of Arts Degree in Rhetoric and Writing from Michigan State University is an innovative, flexible degree program focused on educating the next generation of humanities leaders and thinkers who will engage their work in both academic and professional contexts 

The Theatre Arts programme at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive liberal arts education through a blend of scholarly study and practical performance. This undergraduate degree is available as a B.A. or B.S. and is delivered full-time on campus, focusing on creative communication and cultural resonance.

The Music - Conducting M.M. at the University of South Carolina is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for aspiring leaders of choral and instrumental ensembles. This public study mode course focuses on applied conducting and score analysis, providing students with professional expertise over a standard duration.

The Music - Jazz Studies M.M. at the University of South Carolina is a professional postgraduate programme designed for advanced musicians. This public course offers full-time training in performance or composition, focusing on improvisation and digital technology to prepare students for doctoral study or faculty roles.