Program Overview
The Liberal Studies - Ethics and Values at Valparaiso University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Liberal Studies - Ethics and Values programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 630 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Valparaiso, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Liberal Studies - Ethics and Values programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Topics in Religious Ethics
- Contemporary Moral Issues
- Advanced Topics in Contemporary Theology
- Advanced Topics in Religious Ethics
- Marriage & Sexuality
- Religion in the Age of Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited University;
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (paper version), 230 (computer-based), or Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) score of at least 80; minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6; CET score of 6, or an INTERLINK Language Center Level 5, or the equivalent for non-native English speakers;
- An overall grade point average of at least a 3.25 is preferred, although students with lower GPA\xc2\x92s will be considered on an individual basis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 630 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 630 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Valparaiso University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, United States
Valparaiso University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months