Accelerate your professional and personal growth with the most customizable degree plan from Rice University.
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Accelerate your professional and personal growth with the most customizable degree plan from Rice University.
Expand your knowledge base, pursue a new path or gain a deeper understanding of the world. The Master of Liberal Studies program combines a world-class Rice education with a flexible degree plan tailored to meet your needs.
CREDITS
34 Graduate Credits
DURATION
2-7 years for completion
CLASS SIZE
12 : 1 student to faculty ratio
MEETINGS
1-2 evening class/week
LOCATION
On campus & Virtual
STYLE
Instructor-led
The Master of Liberal Studies is founded on the principle that, in an increasingly complex and siloed world, a liberal arts education provides the interdisciplinary skills needed to thrive in our 21st century knowledge economy. By completing the program, you are gaining more than a graduate degree. You will:
Part-time or full-time study for increased flexibility. Whether you are pursuing a degree to enrich your life or adding skills to your resume, Master of Liberal Studies courses meet once per week and allows up to seven years for completion, letting you take one or two classes per semester.
New in 2020 - Full-time study option is now available. Complete your graduate degree in as little as 4 semesters.
A program tailored to fit your personal and professional goals. After completing three core courses in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, students can customize the remainder of their degree plan to pursue their areas of interest. Each degree plan culminates in a capstone course that helps students integrate their custom path through research or creative work.
Rice’s world-class faculty aren’t just the best in their field, they define the field. 97 percent hold a doctorate or terminal degree in their field and each has access to approximately $125 million in externally funded research expenditures—meaning your Master of Liberal Studies experience will be guided by the best, brightest and most respected experts in your area of study.
Expand your network as you broaden your horizons. From physicians and c-suite professionals to recent college graduates and retirees, the Master of Liberal Studies program brings together a diverse group of students with a wide spectrum of experiences. The community you create here will connect you to new perspectives, bigger ideas and a better understanding of a world that reaches far beyond the hedges of Rice’s beautiful campus.
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Throughout the program, you will receive customized coaching and feedback from the Leadership in Action instructors and the staff at the Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership. This includes one hour each of pre- and post-program coaching, which will be scheduled with the principal instructor.
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The Master of Liberal Studies at Rice University is an investment in the complex, interconnected skills needed to thrive in the modern world. More than just a set of credentials or letters behind your name, the program is a way to sharpen your critical thinking skills, develop in-depth research skills, and engage with a community of diverse yet like-minded peers.
You’re a perfect fit for the Master of Liberal Studies program if you are:
The beautiful, tree-lined campus of Rice University is located in Houston, Texas -- the fourth-largest city in the U.S. Rice is consistently ranked as one of America’s best teaching and research universities.
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