Program Overview
The Professional Development at Winona State University is a MSc 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 Professional Development 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
- Tuition: USD 563 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 374 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Winona, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Development 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
- Multiculturalism and Diversity
- Foundations of Counseling
- Development over the Lifespan
- Group Theory and Practice
- Research Design
- Ethical Practice and Social Change
- Microskills
- Career Development & Appraisal
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Complete\nthe online\xc2\xa0Application for Admission to School of Graduate Studies. A\none-time nonrefundable graduate study application fee of $20 is required.
- \xc2\xa0Request one official transcript from each\nundergraduate and graduate college or university attended. All transcripts must\nbe submitted directly by each institution to the School of Graduate Studies\nOffice. Transcripts must show that the Bachelor\xc2\x92s or Master\xc2\x92s degree was\nreceived from an institution accredited by an appropriate national accrediting\nbody, a regional accrediting agency or by the reporting state agency of the\nstate in which the college or university is located.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 563 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 374 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 563 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 374 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Winona State 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 Winona State University
Winona State University
Winona, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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