Overview
The Liberal Studies program from Indiana University Northwest is an ideal program for those who wish to explore questions of enduring concern and contemporary urgency in the arts, humanities, behavioral sciences, social sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences.
Graduates with Liberal Studies from Indiana University Northwest will:
- gain fresh perspectives in various fields of study
- develop the critical thinking, decision making, and communication skills that are valued in today’s workplace.
- understand the broader context of their ideas, paths of study, and possible career options.
- learn to analyze problems from a variety of diverse perspectives
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Liberal Studies Directed Readings
- Liberal Studies Independent Research
- Humanities Seminar
- Social Sciences
- Sciences Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Dates for Application Priority. If you miss a priority date your admission to IU Northwest may be delayed until the following semester.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
General Studies & Classics Liberal Arts View 684 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Have obtained an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0. Students with a GPA slightly below 3.0 for a recent degree may be admitted on probation as well as students with a lower GPA who are returning to college after a long absence with a fresh motivation to learn.
- Students admitted on probation must earn at least a B- in each of their first two classes with a 3.0 GPA in order to continue in the program.
- Application for Admission
- Nonrefundable $65 application fee
- Official transcripts (native language and English translation if applicable)
- English Proficiency ( If not from a country IU Northwest considers English as a native language)
- Immigration Documentation
- Financial Support Documentation
Tuition Fee
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International
25840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 760 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
25840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 760 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
10948 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 322 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Gary
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.