• An official undergraduate transcript from an accredited college or university indicating a 3.00 or higher GPA;

• A two-page essay describing why the candidate is interested in the MALS program, how it fits into personal intellectual development, and what the applicant expects to accomplish by enrolling;

• Letters of recommendation from two individuals who can attest to the candidate’s intellectual ability or potential

• An interview with the director or appropriate faculty representative;

• The transcripts of applicants submitting international credentials must be evaluated by World Education Services;

• Students who are not native speakers of English must take the TOEFL examination and achieve a minimum score of 550

• Admissions in the MALS Program are rolling. This means that people may enter the program at any time in the year and begin courses in the nearest next semester. In some cases, where students fall short of requirements, conditional admission may be granted by the director.

Applications should be directed to:

Dr. Anthony T. Padovano, Director
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

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