Does the MA in Liberal Studies degree meet state licensing or certification requirements in my field?
The MA in Liberal Studies program may support your career objectives if you are seeking licensing or certification, depending on the requirements in your state. However, depending on your state’s regulations, it may not. Please consult licensing/certifying bodies in your state for confirmation of whether or not the MA-LS degree will serve your purposes. While the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree may fulfill certification requirements for some teachers in New York, it will not be an appropriate degree for some teachers seeking professional certification, depending on your teaching discipline. Please keep in mind that, in addition to our program requirements, you must also ensure that you meet all State Education Department requirements, including but not limited to the completion of 12 graduate-level credit hours in the content area of the initial certificate. To that end, you must confirm with your state licensing/certifying body that courses that you intend to take (with Excel
