Information Session for Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

Join the Information Session to: 

• Be introduced to the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program at North Central College and explore your options.
• Gain a better understanding of how the degree fits you and your goals. Learn more about online learning, the curriculum and requirements to graduate.
• Learn about the admission and application process, including financing your education, eligibility for tuition discounts, requirements and steps to apply, and important dates.
• Ask questions and be introduced to the admission staff at the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. When available, faculty and students of the programs contribute to the sessions and answer any questions you may have.
• Prepare to begin coursework starting in January, May, or August of 2021.
• Let us help guide you on your journey to becoming a North Central College graduate student. 

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies brings the great texts and ideas of the past to bear on the most pressing concerns of today. Through small classes, intensive discussions and focused instruction on writing, our graduates emerge with a nuanced understanding of the myriad forces behind important issues in science, society and culture. Our program is grounded in:

• Small, Socratic Seminars
• Connecting Classic Texts to Contemporary Issues
• Close Relationships with Faculty

Nicole Hankes

"My experience in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program has been enlightening and fulfilling. My courses challenge me to engage with material that I am interested in, while giving me an outlet to hear differing perspectives. It incorporates my passion for art, history, and religion and will prepare me to employ the knowledge of said topics in a modern-day work environment." 

Using group conversation in the tradition of distinguished author Socrates, you will examine classic texts from around the world by authors such as W.E.B Du Bois, Plato, Simone de Beauvoir, Archimedes, John Milton, Basho. The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree will teach you how to think critically, speak compelling, and write clearly. This degree with equip you to be sensitive to the lessons of history and prepared to take on the challenges of today.