Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Admissions

Admission to the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program begins with applying through Graduate Admissions.

Requirements

• Completed admissions Application
  • Transcripts –For admission purposes, graduate enrollment services requires Official transcripts from the College and/or institution you received your undergraduate degree award. Must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to graduate@clayton.edu, which is the preferred method. If you graduated from Clayton State University, you do not need to request a copy of your degree award transcript.
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation required. Letters should comment on the applicant's potential for success in a graduate academic program. At least one letter should be from a previous professor or someone who can comment on the applicant's academic performance and/or ability.
• A Statement of Interest that is no longer than 500 words. The statement should note the applicant's interest in pursing a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree by describing the importance of such a degree to the applicant's personal, intellectual, or career development.
• All application materials must be submitted the Office of Graduate Admissions. Submit required application documentation to graduate@clayton.edu.
• Criminal Background Check (if admitted). For residents of Georgia: Georgia Criminal Information Center. For residents outside of Georgia: the appropriate state criminal background check.
• Completion and submission of the Immunization Form (upon acceptance). For more information, please contact University Health Services at (678) 466-4940.

If you have questions about the graduate admission process, please send an e-mail to graduate@clayton.edu or contact Graduate Enrollment Services at (678) 466-4113.