Overview

Program in Liberal Studies / Program in Liberal Studies is located in Coral Gables, FL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Application, Application fee, Statement of Purpose, Personal Admissions Essay, Three letters of recommendation, Official transcripts, Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3

Applied

3

Accepted

3

Enrolled

Applying

85

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	May 15th	May 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	October 15th	October 15th	No
Summer deadline	February 15th	February 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Application, Application fee, Statement of Purpose, Personal Admissions Essay, Three letters of recommendation, Official transcripts, Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 15
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

67

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	40.3%
Black or African American	4.48%
White or Caucasian	38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	8.96%

Gender

Male (23%)

Female (76%)

Faculty

15

Total faculty

Full-time - 15

Part-time - 0

Male (12)

Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Medieval British and European literature, history of WWII and the Holocaust, race relations in contemporary America, American religion and revolutionary history, global climate change and resilience.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 230 Ashe Administration Building
Coral Gables, FL  33124
United States

Contact Dr. Eugene Clasby
Director
Email: gclasby@miami.edu
Phone: 305-284-3809
Fax: 305-284-2796

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