About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Liberal Studies is intended to present graduate background material for those seeking personal enrichment provided by liberal learning and the development of those intellectual skills necessary to lifelong learning, critical reading, scholarly writing, and the art of interpersonal communication. The program consists of four courses: (1) UNIV 7000 - Fndtns Liberal Studies , (2) UNIV 7100 - Rsrch/Intrdiscipl Study , (3) UNIV 7200 - Liberal Studies Sem , and (4) one elective course.

　　Foundations, Research, and Seminar are core courses in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree program and thus, those who successfully complete the certificate program will be offered entry to the MALS degree program as well as the opportunity to apply those courses towards graduate degree programs in other departments in consultation with that department’s graduate advisor. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Memphis
Summer (May), 2024	Memphis
Fall (August), 2024	Memphis
Spring (January), 2025	Memphis
Summer (May), 2025	Memphis
Fall (August), 2025	Memphis
Spring (January), 2026	Memphis
Summer (May), 2026	Memphis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Memphis

All applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited college or university. It should be noted that as applicants are selected on a competitive basis, admission is not granted to all applicants who meet only the minimum requirements.

　　To apply for this program, you will need to complete an application HERE, which will require the following documents:

　　Resumé: The applicant's resumé should include the applicant's employment history, academic history, current contact information, and any additional relevant information, such as professional skills, training, presentations, publications, etc.

　　Recommendation Letter: Applicants must submit at least one official letter of recommendation, preferably from a previous or current instructor who can attest to the student's capacity for graduate work. All recommendation letters must meet University College requirements or they will not be accepted.

　　Personal Essay: Applicants must submit a brief, original essay (approximately 500-600 words)

　　All applicants who will be attending the University on a student visa and who are not native speakers of English and are not graduates of The University of Memphis must supply a minimum score of 550 on the paper, a 210 on the computer-based, or 79 on the internet based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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