Master of Professional Studies at Towson University

The Professional Studies is a Master degree offered by Towson University at its main campus in Towson , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 28, 2027.

About Master of Professional Studies

Degree: Master of Arts
https://www.towson.edu/cla/departments/interdisciplinary/grad/professional/

Program Director: Dr. Karen Eskow
Phone: 410-704-2128
Email: [email protected]

The Master of Arts in Professional Studies is an interdisciplinary program that crosses traditional academic boundaries and provides a solid intellectual framework. The core curriculum common to both tracks provides a foundation in research, writing and the liberal arts. A culminating seminar emphasizing a major project provides the capstone for each student's program of study. A key theme of the culminating seminar is globalization and the changing workplace.

The program's two concentrations are:

Individualized Plan of Study – allows students to create their own degree plan with the assistance and approval of the program director.

Art History – is a more formalized plan of study designed for graduate students with a focused interest in art history, especially leading toward a professional position in museums, galleries and nonprofit arts organizations.

Explain and coherently apply ontological worldviews, epistemological strategies and methods to graduate level research design.
Demonstrate ability to write with clarity and efficiency.
Students will identify, interpret and draw conclusions from qualitative and/or quantitative data derived from web-based sources.
Students will demonstrate mastery of the individually developed program of study.
Students will successfully use MS Office System or equivalent to effectively present research.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Professional Studies at Towson University

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Professional Studies at Towson University

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Master of Professional Studies at Towson University

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.

Master of Professional Studies at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson