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Liberal Studies, M.A.

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) programs have enjoyed robust progression in the United States over the past three decades. The degree enjoys strong appeal-with professional persons whose undergraduate education was focused in technical areas and who now wish to broaden their knowledge of the liberal arts; with persons who wish to obtain a master’s degree for career advancement but who do not need to pursue a specific professional degree; with individuals who want to enhance their professional credentials by developing a background in a cognate area; with adults who enjoy the discipline and excitement of structured learning; and finally, with elementary and secondary educators who wish to work toward advanced certificates by strengthening their knowledge both in subject matter areas and in areas related to professional education.

The Liberal Studies program at Valparaiso University is designed to enable students to establish a broad understanding of the liberal arts through a core of integrative courses, and also to focus on a particular subject area through a minimum 15-credit concentration.

The core seminars as well as most MALS courses take an interdisciplinary approach. This approach is based on the conviction that most major problems and issues require multiple perspectives for truer understandings to occur. At the same time, the program acknowledges the need for concentrated, focused learning within a particular discipline.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society.

The Office of Human Resource Services is committed and dedicated to providing all of its customers, both external and internal, the highest degree of quality services. These services include: Job application process, Hiring process, Benefit administration, Safety administration, HR policies and procedures, Training and development, Performance management. The Office of Human Resource Services works with the colleges, academic departments, and administration of Valparaiso University to ensure that the relationship between Valparaiso University and its employees is respectful, fair, and consistently supportive.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for admission into one of Valpo’s doctoral, master’s, or post-baccalaureate certificate programs, you must:

Graduate from an accredited college or university
Earn a 3.0 GPA (B average) in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
Submit all required documents for domestic or international citizenship (see below)

Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency may be demonstrated through a standardized test score or certain waiver criteria as listed below:

6.0 minimum IELTS.
At this time, we are also accepting the IELTS Indicator for applicants who cannot sit for the in-person IELTS.
75 minimum TOEFL internet-based
At this time, we are also accepting the TOEFL Special Home Edition for applicants who cannot sit for the in-person TOEFL
TOEFL score must come directly from ETS to be considered valid for admission.
780 minimum TOEIC
110 minimum Duolingo (the TESOL, ESC, MSN and DNP programs at Valpo do not accept Duolingo at this time)
56 minimum PTE
Certain programs require a higher IELTS or TOEFL score. Please see the program pages for details.
Completion of a recognized English language (ESL) program
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an institution in a recognized English-speaking country

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso , Indiana ,United States