Master's in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies

In this changing, complex world, our Master’s in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies degree program provides a unique mix of knowledge, tools, and experience that pushes students to look deeper and ask questions with a greater depth of understanding. Earn an education that prepares you for what the future holds. As jobs and industries swiftly change, you’ll have the flexibility to adjust and grow without missing a beat.

master’s in liberal and interdisciplinary studies PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• Our M.A. in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies ranks #2 on the list of Best Online Master’s in Liberal Arts programs.
• This master’s program is available exclusively online, and can be completed in as little as 18 months.
• All M.A. in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies courses are seven weeks long, with optional five-week summer sessions available.

Design Your Degree and Deepen Your Learning 

UNCG’s uniquely interdisciplinary M.A. in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies program offers you the chance to tailor your master’s to your unique needs and aspirations. Beyond three core deep-dive courses in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Scientific Reasoning, we offer a wide yet deep spectrum of available electives from which you can build your master’s degree. From Understanding Data to Global Human Rights, Design Thinking and Systems Thinking to Literature of Migration, you’ll experience diverse perspectives and develop your own deeper understanding across a range of essential topics.

Our available courses explore areas like science and the media, urban sustainability, environmental science, social justice, modern history, cultural studies, and more. And you can work with your dedicated graduate advisor to explore other electives from outside the program to further customize your learning experience. 

THE graduate liberal and interdisciplinary studies STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• This interdisciplinary program offers a deep dive into humanities, sciences, and arts to help you develop a bigger picture of the world.
• No GRE or GMAT are required.
• While there are set due dates for assignments and projects, earning your degree online allows you the flexibility to learn on your own schedule, with no set class times and no commute necessary.
• As an online student, you’ll benefit from our robust dedicated support resources, including our Writing Center and Speaking Center, and all of the same library, technology, and career resources available to on-campus students.

AFTER GRADUATIng with your master’s in liberal and interdisciplinary studies

• The M.A. in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies helps you future-proof your career. With the more routine tasks of many jobs moving away from human hands, it’s important to focus on the creative, innovative traits that only humans can perform. 
• Gain mastery in five key attributes to become a transformative thinker and doer: intellectual curiosity, integrative thinking, intercultural competence, adaptability, and empathy.
• Elevate your career without putting your life on hold, learning valuable skills that make you stand out amongst your peers.

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