Professional Studies M.A.

Towson University, Towson, United States

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07 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Jan, AugStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This graduate program offers a core curriculum that provides a foundation in research, writing and the liberal arts. A culminating seminar emphasizes a major project and provides the capstone for your program of study. A key theme of the culminating seminar is globalization and the changing workplace.

Two Program Concentrations
You have the option to select from two areas of concentration:

Individualized plan of study — Create your own degree plan with the assistance and approval of the program director.
Art history — This concentration is designed for graduate students with a focused interest in art history who may be interested in pursuing a professional position in museums, galleries or non-profit arts organizations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Individualized plan of study — Create your own degree plan with the assistance and approval of the program director.
Art history — This concentration is designed for graduate students with a focused interest in art history who may be interested in pursuing a professional position in museums, galleries or non-profit arts organizations.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

Duolingo English Test

115+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

57+

TOEFL

4.5+

Admission decisions are based upon your academic record from your undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study and the competitiveness of the application pool.

No GRE scores are required.
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4-point scale) is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. GPA calculations may be based upon the cumulative units or the last 60 units of the degree. See graduate admission policies for more information.

Application Deadline

07 Aug 2026

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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Towson University, Towson, United States

07 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

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Programme overview

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