Master of Liberal Studies Progra

LSM Application Procedure

All materials in your application are to go to this address:

Office of Graduate Program Services

Division of Research and Graduate Studies

P.O. Box 5190

Kent State University

Kent, OH 44242

1. Complete and submit the standard Kent State University
graduate application packet and email the LSM Program Director that you have applied-send an email now!

2. Complete a one-page application essay (see format directly below) and mail it to the above address.

3. Have 3 letters of recommendation (on recommendation form included in application packet or on letter head) and have them sent to the above address.

Here is the format for the one-page application essay. Remember that this is both a description of your intended plan for the LSM and a writing sample! You can simply copy this format into a word doc. Be sure to include your name and the header, which indicates this essay is for the LSM application!

Format:

Kent State University
College of Arts & Sciences
Liberal Studies Masters Degree Program

Name _________________________________________________________

The Liberal Studies Masters Degree is an interdisciplinary program that provides graduate students with an opportunity to take courses in several subject matter fields. As you think about the program, keep in mind that the courses that you take must be integrated into a unified project.

PLEASE PROPOSE A THEME FOR YOUR PROGRAM IN LIBERAL STUDIES AND SUGGEST WHAT YOUR MAJOR WOULD PROBABLY BE.
WHAT MINOR AREAS WOULD FIT INTO THIS PROGRAM?
INCLUDE IN YOUR RESPONSE A SHORT STATEMENT (NOT TO EXCEED ONE SHEET SINGLE SPACED) INDICATING WHAT YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE
LIBERAL STUDIES MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAM.

Mail this statement to: Office of Graduate Program Services, Division of Research and Graduate Studies, P.O. Box 5190, Kent State University, Kent OH 44242

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