Overview

Our faculty includes distinguished scholars in the humanities, arts, math and the social sciences, each knowledgeable about the special nature of this flexible, rigorous and individualized program. Thirty-six credit hours of graduate study are required for the degree, including six credit hours applied toward a thesis or a non-thesis option. Students in the program have access to a broad spectrum of course offerings in a variety of disciplines scheduled during days, evenings, and online.

The Philosophy Behind the Degree

The Liberal Studies program of Clayton State University an interdisciplinary program that encourages innovative thought, promotes connections to others, and cultivates analytical reasoning skills, is offered by the College of Arts & Sciences and is designed for many individuals—recent college graduates; professionals in the public and private sectors; current and prospective teachers; lawyers; state workers; non-profit arts administrators; and private business owners—a diverse group of bright and intellectually curious students of varied interests, ages, and backgrounds who are motivated to learn and who wish to pursue learning with similarly motivated students and faculty members.

Through a challenging, structured liberal arts curriculum, this degree offers graduate students various opportunities:

to grow in their awareness of cultural tendencies

to cultivate their analytical and communication skills to reach their full potential

to develop and expand a commitment to others

to attain a liberal studies perspective on contemporary problems and opportunities

to broaden their general knowledge and satisfy their intellectual curiosity

to strengthen their capacity to think critically and creatively

to gain insights into the relationships between disciplines, ideas, and historical developments

to prepare for a range of career options and further study

to accumulate 18 hours of concentrated graduate coursework in English, History, Math, Philosophy, or Liberal Arts

With the need for more advanced degrees in all sectors of American professional life, this degree program could not come at a better time in your educational and professional career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Great Works in Art History

Great Books

History of Mathematics

Great Works in Music History

Classics of Philosophy

Great Political Thinkers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morrow, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Interested applicants should contact the program director Patricia Smith first.

Completed application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and a $50 application fee. The application fee is non-refundable.

One (1) Official copy of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work previously undertaken.

Admission to the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, usually with a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

TOEFL scores for international applicants are required for those individuals who have not earned a baccalaureate degree from a United States institution and whose native language is not English.

Three letters of recommendation.

A statement of purpose that is no more than three (3) typewritten pages, single-spaced.

An on campus interview by a member of the area of academic concentration may be required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9672 USD / year

≈ 9672 USD / year
Out-of-State

9408 USD / year

≈ 9408 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

2460 USD / year

≈ 2460 USD / year

Living costs

Morrow

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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