Overview

The Professional Studies - Individualized Plan of Study concentration at Towson University is particularly well-suited for you if you wish to integrate specialized study with a broader understanding of related fields. If you are primarily interested in personal growth, you can design a program that matches your interests.

In consultation with the program director, you will design and submit a plan of study, which may be built around traditional academic disciplines or around combined courses from the humanities, fine arts, social sciences or practical areas of study including:

digital media and communications
information technology and applied systems theory
management and administration
public policy and regional planning
health care
education
professional writing in specific areas
theatre management
science journalism

global studies and area studies

Why Towson ?

Towson’s beautiful 322-acre campus is in close proximity to the nation’s leading cultural institutions and major federal organization and agencies. Small classes taught by experienced faculty give you a real opportunity to interact with your instructors and fellow classmates.The program offers working professionals flexible and convenient ways to earn an advanced degree through collaborative learning and independent study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches To Graduate Research

Culminating Seminar In Liberal And Professional Studies

Scholarly Writing For Esl Graduate Students

Independent Study In Liberal And Professional Studies

Internship In Professional Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.00 (2.75 for conditional admission) is required. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.

Additionally, the applicant must submit an essay of no less than one full page of text that includes:

The student’s reasons for wishing to enter the program
An explanation of the ways in which the M.A. in Professional Studies program will enable the applicant to achieve personal and/or professional goals
A preliminary overview of the student’s proposed plan of study

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

48060 USD / year

≈ 48060 USD / year
Out-of-State

48060 USD / year

≈ 48060 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26604 USD / year

≈ 26604 USD / year

Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why Towson ?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Towson

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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