Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is a unique degree program within the School of Arts and Sciences. It was established in 1994 to provide students the opportunity for cross-disciplinary studies in a small classroom settings. It is a 30 credit hour (9 classes plus a capstone project) M.A. program offering a broad range of courses in literature, history, philosophy, religion, the social sciences, and the arts. Classes meet during convenient late afternoon and early evening hours. All classes are offered at Atlantic Cape Community College's campus in Mays Landing as well as the Rutgers-Camden campus. It is intended to provide students with the kind of intellectual stimulation that comes from working with a highly qualified faculty of expert scholars in a variety of disciplines, and with fellow students from diverse backgrounds.
More information on the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program, including degree requirements and courses, can be found at www.camden.rutgers.edu/dept-pages/liberal. Please note that the GRE is not required for admission.
Dual Degree Program in Liberal Studies
The dual degree program allows Rutgers undergraduate students to save time and money--approximately $3,360.00 in graduate tuition--and earn a significant competitive career advantage by graduating with an advanced Rutgers degree. As a dual degree graduate student, you will have the option of enrolling in one graduate course in each semester of your senior year that will count as both an undergraduate degree requirement and a graduate degree requirement. This will allow you to work on your graduate degree while satisfying your undergraduate requirements. After completing your bachelor’s degree, you will only need 7 extra classes and a capstone project to complete your MALS degree from Rutgers-Camden.
In order to be eligible for admission to the MALS Dual Degree Graduate Program, students must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and have junior or senior status. If accepted, students will take one graduate course in each semester of their senior year. If you decide that the dual degree program is right for you, please fill out the dual-degree graduate application form.
If you have any questions, please contact the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at (856) 225-6700 or gradlibs@camden.rutgers.edu
