MA in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership in Tempe United States | Arizona State University

Arizona State University | Tempe United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 38,526
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Arts in classical liberal education and leadership offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum focused on student-centered learning through Socratic dialogue. This graduate program cultivates an academic community where students and faculty collectively explore classical approaches to holistic knowledge.

Coursework emphasizes philosophy, political thought, literary studies, ethical principles, economic theory, and historical perspectives. The program bridges conceptual frameworks with real-world implementation, examining ideals of virtuous living while addressing the practical demands of guiding communities, institutions, and individuals toward just and humane societal structures.

A complete liberal education integrates intellectual development, ethical formation, and civic engagement - essential elements for both personal fulfillment and societal prosperity. Following Aristotelian principles, the program emphasizes that excellence requires proper action through proper methods, whether in educating youth, building communities, or governing nations. This leadership-focused liberal arts graduate program equips future educators, researchers, public servants, and policymakers to confront coming challenges with wisdom, ethical clarity, practical judgment, and creative vision.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in liberal arts, political science, history, philosophy, theology, the natural sciences or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.

Applicants are required to submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
three letters of recommendation from people in education or leadership positions
written statement
proof of English proficiency
3.0 GPA or equivalent
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.

Tuition USD 38,526

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