Overview

At Liberal Studies from Southern Methodist University students interface with educators from various university disciplines. Instructors bring unmatched credentials and dedication to the teaching of a range of subjects that spans the ages and expands to explore the universe.

Careers

Master of Liberal Studies degree from SMU fosters growth for professional and community leaders. Students can pursue their lifelong intellectual passions and enhance their leadership contributions to their professions and the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Independent Study

The Art Of Public Speaking

Intimate Partnerships, Marriage, And Family

The Transformative Power Of Narratives: What’s The Story?

Living Systems: Understanding Organizational Dynamics

Exploring Human Potential

The Lively Mind: Creative And Critical Thinking

Professional Ethics And Organizational Responsibility

Organizational Leadership

Abnormal Psychology Of Mind, Body, And Health

Psychology: The Discovery Of Self

The Immigrant Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

More details

If you have missed one of our deadlines but are still interested in applying, call our office at: 214-768-4273 for information about a possible extension.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Liberal Arts View 204 other Masters in Art History in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online MLS Degree application

Official transcripts from all the colleges and universities you attended.

Two letters of recommendation

A personal interview is required.

Two Essays

A resume is recommended

Application fee

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required, but applicants are welcome to submit their scores if they feel the scores would add to the strength of their application.

English Proficiency Requirements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27900 USD / year

≈ 27900 USD / year
Out-of-State

27900 USD / year

≈ 27900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27900 USD / year

≈ 27900 USD / year

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Dallas

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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