IDS | Master of Liberal Studies (Custom)
The custom concentration allows students to work with their advisor to propose 18 hours chosen to meet their educational goals.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLS Core Courses (Required) | ||
| IDS 801 | Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies | 1 |
| IDS 802 | Ways of Knowing in Comparative Perspective | 3 |
| IDS 803 | Origins and Implications of the Knowledge Society | 3 |
| IDS 804 | Information Literacy | 3 |
| Concentration | ||
| Select 18 credit hours of approved coursework at the graduate level | 18 | |
| Culminating Experience | ||
| IDS 820 | Projects in Liberal or Professional Studies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.
Note for MLS and MPS degree concentrations:
Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.