Liberal Studies - Master of Liberal Studies (M.L.S.)

Offered at IU Southeast by School of Social Sciences

Offered 100% online

This 100% online, collaborative program is taught by IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast. 

The Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) program focuses on three academic areas: arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The degree allows you to gain advanced skills and knowledge that you can apply to real-world problems with an interdisciplinary perspective.

Degree information

This degree program opens up new avenues for you to explore multiple disciplines while maintaining a specific focus on your career goals.

Degree requirements

To earn a Master of Liberal Studies, you must complete 34 to 36 credit hours, which culminate in a capstone experience.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

• Core courses (13 credit hours)
• Electives/certificates (12-20 credit hours)
• Capstone experience (3-9 credit hours)

Capstone experience

To complete your degree, you have several choices for a capstone experience:

• Traditional thesis
• Creative project and accompanying scholarly essay
• Peer-reviewed publication and accompanying scholarly essay
• Applied project with accompanying thesis
• Public intellectual capstone course with portfolio of intellectual work

Careers

A liberal arts degree is a versatile degree that can open up many career opportunities. The interdisciplinary nature of this master’s degree provides you with skills in communication, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. The broad range of skills and knowledge you gain will make you a valuable asset to any organization.