Professional Studies in Multidisciplinary Research and Creativity, M.P.S.

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Program Type
Graduate Program
Degree
Master of Professional Studies
Department
Multidisciplinary Studies (CAHSS)
College:
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

About this Program

Find the answers to the most important and complex problems facing our community, through the study of: 

  • Literature
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Art
  • Writing
  • Languages
  • Linguistics

With the help of your advisor, you'll assemble a degree program that suits your interests and career goals. The MPS program encourages powerful and lasting conversations between our students, our faculty, and our community.

Areas of emphasis include:

  • History of Ideas
  • Media Studies
  • Global indigenous Studies
  • Sustainability Studies

Acquired Skills

  • Articulate a complex problem or intellectual question using an interdisciplinary perspective.
  • Demonstrate advanced skills (written, spoken, and in new media) at levels required for effective performance as a communicator in professional and other social or cultural contexts.
  • Demonstrate advanced skills at levels required for effective  performance as a leader or effective collaborator in professional and other social or cultural context.
  • Articulate a complex problem or intellectual question in light of community issues
  • Articulate a complex problem or intellectual question in light of global issues.

Program Learning Outcomes

Requirements

In addition to the general application instructions provided by the Graduate School, visit the Liberal Studies program page for specific application instructions and deadlines related to the program. Also visit the catalog requirements page linked above for additional information.