Are you ambitious, intellectually curious, a goal-seeker who values the journey as much as the destination? If so, then AASU's Master of Arts degree in Liberal and Professional Studies has been designed for you.

Welcome to MALPS

Armstrong Atlantic's master's degree in Liberal and Professional Studies (MALPS) is for working professionals and mature college graduates who desire both personal enrichment and professional development through an innovative, interdisciplinary graduate program.

At the core of the program are four courses that focus on the values, research strategies, communication skills, and critical thinking skills required for personal growth and career advancement. In addition, students elect to follow one of four tracks based on their interests and goals:

• COMMUNICATION STUDIES--for those who seek professional advancement through the application of communication concepts and theories to practical work-related problems.
• LEADERSHIP STUDIES--for those with the desire to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to think strategically, manage change, communicate a vision, empower others, and advance in their professions.
• GENDER & WOMEN'S STUDIES--for those interested in reinterpreting existing data and perspectives on women and gender through interdisciplinary approaches to culture, society, social movements, and the arts.
• INTERNATIONAL STUDIES--for those who seek a deeper understanding of various regions in our increasingly interconnected world and of international issues that affect the development of public policies and the global economy.

Finally, all students in the program will have opportunities to apply their knowledge and extend their professional experience through off-campus internships and guided projects.

On this web site, you will find information about the MALPS program of study and admission standards. For more information about this innovative graduate degree program, please schedule an appointment to visit with Dr. John Kraft, MALPS Coordinator: (912) 344 3100.

Dr. John R. Kraft

Director of the MALPS program