Program Overview
The Liberal Studies at Indiana University South Bend is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: South Bend, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Liberal Studies 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
- COAS-Q 510 Topics in Information Literacy (1 cr.)
- LBST-D 510 Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies
- LBST-D 501 Humanities Seminar
- LBST-D 502 Social Sciences Seminar
- LBST-D 503 Science Seminar
- LBST-D 511 Master of Liberal Studies Humanities Elective
- LBST-D 512 Master of Liberal Studies Social Science Elective
- LBST-D 513 Master of Liberal Studies Science Elective
- LBST-D 514 Study Abroad
- LBST-D 594 Liberal Studies Directed Readings*
- LBST-D 596 Liberal Studies Independent Research*
- LBST-D 601 Graduate Project Proposal Seminar
- LBST-D 602 Graduate Project (6 cr.)
- LBST-D 600 Public Intellectual Practicum
- LBST-D 501 Humanities Seminar
- LBST-D 502 Social Sciences Seminar
- LBST-D 503 Science Seminar
- SUST-S 501 Sustainability Strategies and Applications
- SUST-S 520 Sustainability and Innovation
- SUST-S 620 Sustainable Technologies and Alternative Energy
- SUST-S 630 Sustainable Food Systems
- SUST-S 660 Sustainability and the Built Environment
- Select three credit hours of electives from among graduate course offerings, including independent study credit, with approval of the academic advisor.
- LBST-D 600 Public Intellectual Practicum
- SUST-S 690 Sustainability Leadership Development and Planning
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 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).
Students are admitted to the M.L.S. degree program by the graduate liberal studies faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. To be considered for admission, students must hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution and must have obtained an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
A student whose native language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score of 560 (standard grading) or 220 (computer graded). The recommended TOEFL score is 600 (standard grading) or 250 (computer graded).
Exceptions to these requirements may be made at the discretion of the graduate liberal studies faculty. M.L.S. faculty consist of Ananth, Chaney, Feighery, Lidinsky, Lucal, Marr, Nair, Scheessele, S.R. Sernau, K. Smith, and Wells.
Application Deadlines
Students may be admitted to the M.L.S. degree program to begin in either the fall or spring semesters. All admission decisions are made by the graduate liberal studies faculty. The Admissions Committee reviews applications on a regular basis. The deadlines for submitting completed applications for review by the committee are as follows:
- Early admission, fall semester :: March 31
- Final admission, fall semester :: August 1
- Admission, spring semester :: October 31
Late applications may be considered under some circumstances. Students wishing to enter in the fall are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by the March 31 early admission deadline to assure an opening in the program. Students are also advised to provide reference letter writers at least two to four weeks notice so their letters arrive prior to the deadline. Applications that are not completed by a given deadline may not be considered until the next deadline if classes have been filled.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Indiana University South Bend
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, United States
Indiana University South Bend is a public university in South Bend, Indiana. It is the third largest and northernmost campus of Indiana University.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months