成人快手

Master of Liberal Studies (online)

Expand Your Knowledge Across Disciplines With the Online M.L.S. at IU Southeast

The 100% online Master of Liberal Studies (M.L.S.) at 成人快手 Southeast—offered in collaboration with several other IU campuses—delivers a dynamic, interdisciplinary graduate education designed to meet the needs of modern learners. Whether you’re a working professional, lifelong learner, or career-changer, this flexible degree offers the opportunity to explore complex topics across arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

With broad academic freedom, you’ll design a curriculum that aligns with your personal interests and career goals. You’ll learn to approach problems from multiple perspectives, critically analyze contemporary issues, and engage with ideas that span disciplines. This graduate program fosters intellectual curiosity while developing the advanced thinking, communication, and research skills necessary to lead and adapt in an increasingly complex world.

Build Skills for Communication, Leadership, and Problem-Solving

The M.L.S. program equips you with highly transferable skills in critical thinking, interdisciplinary analysis, collaboration, and communication. Courses and projects are structured to promote practical problem-solving while encouraging deep reflection on social, ethical, and scientific questions. You’ll graduate with the ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines, an essential asset in today’s rapidly changing workforce.

Why Choose the M.L.S. at IU Southeast?

Because the M.L.S. is delivered entirely online, it’s ideal for working adults seeking graduate study on a flexible schedule. With personalized advising, mentorship from experienced faculty, and a customizable course of study, the M.L.S. prepares you for leadership roles, teaching opportunities, or further graduate education.

Application and tuition information

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Career Information

Graduates of the Master of Liberal Studies program at IU Southeast pursue careers across a wide range of industries, including education, communications, nonprofit leadership, government, public relations, research, and consulting. The program’s emphasis on critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and effective communication also makes it excellent preparation for doctoral study or professional advancement in interdisciplinary roles. Whether you’re looking to change careers, deepen your current expertise, or explore new fields, the M.L.S. gives you the tools to lead and adapt in a changing world.

Degree Information

34 Credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
100% Online

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Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from ten Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partner Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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