Liberal Studies (MA)
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General Admission Contact
The New School for Social Research
Office of Admission
72 Fifth Avenue, 1st floor
New York, NY 10011
212.229.5600 or 800.523.5411
SocialResearchAdmit@newschool.edu
Admission Liaison
Samuel Yelton
Committee on Liberal Studies
6 East 16th Street, room 711A
New York, NY 10003
212.229.2747 x3026
Fax: 212.229.5473
Mailing Address
79 Fifth Avenue, room 711A
New York, NY 10003
Chair
Paul Kottman
Senior Secretary
Yvonne Garrett
Student Advisor
Sebastean Pujols: LiberalStudiesAdv@newschool.edu
The 30-credit MA in Liberal Studies is decidedly interdisciplinary, ideal for students whose intellectual interests cross departmental boundaries.
Equipped with the ability to investigate social and cultural issues from a holistic perspective, our graduates pursue a wide variety of professional and academic careers.
- DegreeMaster of Arts (MA)
- Credits30 credits
- FormatFull-time or part-time, on-campus
- Duration2 years (full-time)
- Start TermFall or Spring
Every Liberal Studies MA student is assigned a faculty advisor, who helps students clarify their research interests and take advantage of the educational resources available at The New School to design a program of study that meets their needs and goals. Many graduates of the MA in Liberal Studies enter PhD programs at The New School for Social Research or at other top universities, and others pursue professional paths in teaching, journalism, cultural organizations, government, and other fields.
