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Master of Liberal Arts

Murfreesboro, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

Middle Tennessee State University campus

About the program

An interdisciplinary master's letting students build a personal plan of study across the College of Liberal Arts, With thesis and non-thesis options.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Liberal Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Advertising
Arts
Education
Human resources
Medicine
Military
Ministry
Nonprofits
Politics
Public relations
Urban planning
Writing and editing

Curriculum

Graduate programme in Liberal Arts. Courses include Foundations of Liberal Arts I
Foundations of Liberal Arts II
Topics in Culture and Ideas
Topics in Society and People
Topics in Science and Reason
Thesis Research
Capstone Project
Liberal Arts Abroad
Focused Study in Liberal Arts
History and Theory of Art Therapy and Art Therapy Ethics and Professional.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a NACES course-by-course evaluation including GPA for non-US degrees
Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75
Individual programmes may add GRE
GMAT or MAT scores
Recommendations and resumes. English proficiency proof unless exempt (https://intered.mtsu.edu/grad_students). Grade guidance from source: Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (3.00 on prior graduate work)
Individual programmes may set higher requirements and GRE/GMAT/MAT.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a NACES course-by-course evaluation including GPA for non-US degrees, Programme-specific tests (GRE, GMAT, MAT), Recommendation letters and resumes where the programme requires, F-1 applicants submit identity proof and financial certification before the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 70

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadlines: fall June 1
Spring October 1
Departments may differ. Apply online through the institution's official application portal and pay the 50 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts or a NACES course-by-course evaluation with GPA
Proof of identity
English test scores unless exempt
programme items such as GRE
GMAT or MAT scores
Recommendations or a resume. Wait for the College of Graduate Studies decision. Complete the immigration and financial documents for the I-20: passport copy
Financial affidavit and proof of at least 36
500 USD
Then apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,315, $30,996 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Murfreesboro
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	College of Liberal Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.