If you have a passion for learning, intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore a subject matter in greater depth, the Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) is a unique, flexible degree program designed to meet your personal and educational goals. With many online courses and concentration areas to choose from, Fort Hays State University makes it easier for you to balance work and personal commitments to achieve your goals. But what does "liberal studies" mean? Liberal studies means providing you the opportunity to systematically explore a wide realm of knowledge and wisdom to help you better understand yourself, others and the world around you. Liberal studies focus on intellectual, social, and moral growth and helps foster your love of learning. The 10-hour core curriculum is designed to address these goals in different ways, and provide you the foundation you need to more deeply explore a specific area of concentration. Select an area of concentration from the list below, or work with an MLS advisor to customize a program of study that best meets your personal and educational goals:
FHSU's Master of Liberal Studies program is a full member of the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs.
| Required Courses: |
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| Core Courses (Introduction to Liberal Education) |
10 hours |
| Area of Concentration |
18 hours |
| Culmination Experience |
3 hours |
| Comprehensive Examination |
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| TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE |
31 hours |
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Program Overview
Contact Information
Fort Hays State University
Picken Hall 306E
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099
Phone: (785) 628-5578
Email: mls@fhsu.edu
Web: MLS
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