Overview

Are you experienced, imaginative and creative? Are you an active learner who values an interdisciplinary sequence of studies focused on a central theme, concept or issue? Would you be interested in incorporating an advanced certificate into your degree program and earn a second credential? Join us in the Liberal Studies program of SUNY Empire State College.

Features

The Liberal Studies master's degree incorporates online courses with several (usually 2-3) weekend Residencies. The degree is highly individualized and provides two program options: 30 credits (10 3-credit courses) or 36 credits (12 3-credit courses).

Your program begins with two courses that provide the tools you need to understand and adopt the perspectives of multiple disciplines. These are followed by a series of electives that you can design or select, culminating in a unique final project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Liberal Studies:

Models of Critical Inquiry

Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Studies

Literature Review

Methods of Inquiry

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Saratoga Springs, United States

Disciplines

General Studies Liberal Arts View 107 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (applicants may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor's degree, but will not be able to enroll until a final official transcript with the graduation date is received). Mail official transcripts to: Admissions Office, SUNY Empire State College, 111 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 - Or electronic submission directly from college/university to: Admissions@esc.edu.

provide evidence that you are able to pursue the subject matter and meet the academic demands of the program

demonstrate that your educational goals are aligned with the master's degree you wish to pursue

complete any prerequisite course or entrance exam requirements

submit a complete application by the application deadline for the academic term that you wish to start.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20340 USD / full

≈ 20340 USD / full
Out-of-State

20340 USD / full

≈ 20340 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16956 USD / full

≈ 16956 USD / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Liberal Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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