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The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) is an interdisciplinary graduate degree offered through the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. This flexible program allows for either part-time or full-time enrollment, fostering intellectual growth by combining diverse academic disciplines tailored to each student's unique interests. Working closely with an advisor, participants craft personalized study plans focused on interdisciplinary themes that align with their personal passions or career aspirations. The curriculum includes graduate-level courses from various NC State departments alongside specialized MALS seminars created exclusively for this program.
Admission requirements for the MALS program include an undergraduate baccalaureate degree
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
The general application deadline has been extended to March 25.