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University of Michigan-Flint

St, Flin, Michigan, United States

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) Program engages students in a critical, multidisciplinary examination of contemporary American culture; encourages students to explore and critique issues important to American thought and social movements such as race, gender, politics, religion, or popular culture; helps students learn research methods and techniques and apply them to critically examine issues beyond the scope of individual courses; and sets students’ experiences in a meaningful context. 

The defining MALS experience is an academic core drawn on concepts from the humanities, the social sciences, and the arts with a recurring emphasis on interdisciplinary study and research. In their core courses, electives, and thesis research, students are invited to examine their lived experience through an intellectual lens that highlights the key ideas, institutions, behaviors, and preoccupations that have helped to shape the complex American character.

Intakes

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  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

F-1 students are eligible to work on-campus while attending classes. The work does not need to be related to your field of study. You must maintain legal F-1 status while engaging in on-campus employment. On-campus employment job postings can be found at careers.umich.edu. Make sure to filter the results for the Flint campus. Employment at the Dearborn or Ann Arbor campuses is not considered on-campus employment for F-1 students at UM-Flint.

Note: As a reminder, currently enrolled F-1 international students are not permitted to work off-campus or to work on campus for credit without prior CPT authorization. 

Benefits

Earn extra $$.
Work experience looks good on a resume.
Meet new people and make friends.
Develop communication skills and various other skills.
Learn to manage your time and juggle many projects at once.
Recommendation letters and personal references for future employment or education.
Definition of On-Campus Employment

On-campus employment includes work done as a teaching or research assistant as well as jobs in the university library, dormitory dining facilities, laboratories, and administrative offices.
On-campus also includes employment with on-location commercial firms which provide services for students on campus, such as stores or restaurants located in a University-owned building (University Pavilion or University Center).
Requirements

You must be enrolled full-time during fall and winter semesters.
You may work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session during the academic year (fall and winter semesters).
You may work full-time (more than 20 hours per week) on campus during official university holidays, breaks, and vacation periods (spring and summer semesters for most students).
You may not engage in on-campus employment after the program end date listed on your I-20 or if you otherwise fail to maintain F-1 status.
You are not eligible for the UM-Flint work-study program. The work-study program provides jobs for students with financial needs, allowing them to earn money to help pay for education expenses. Under the work-study program, a percentage of a student’s earnings is paid through federal or state funds, and the student’s employer pays the remainder.

What to Consider

Preferably, the job should be one which looks good on a resume and provides learning experiences and valuable skills (communication skills, computer skills, etc.).
Try to choose a job that might eventually lead to a better job. For example, work as a grader, then go on to become a teaching assistant (TA).
Documentation Needed After Getting a Job

When you get an on-campus job, you will need to complete the following forms with Human Resources:

I-9 Form (Employment Eligibility Verification)
State and federal withholding allowance certificate (W-4) forms
Direct Deposit Authorization Form if you would like to have your paychecks directly deposited into your bank account.
Notes: 

The Center for Global Engagement can provide you with a copy of the Social Security Application (SS-5) so you can apply for an SSN with Social Security Administration.
When you get an on-campus job, you will be required to pay tax on your earnings.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship applicants must be newly admitted international “F” visa-seeking students  at UM-Flint
To be considered, applicants must be admitted by June 1 for the following fall semester
Minimum recalculated incoming GPA of 3.25 (4.0 scale) 
Students must be degree-seeking UM-Flint 
Total scholarship value is $10,000 
Scholarship can be awarded up to two years (fall and winter terms only), or until  graduation requirements are met, whichever occurs first 
Renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 UM-Flint
Students must maintain full-time status (at least eight credits)* during the fall and  winter semesters of the award year(s)  
The total number of scholarships awarded will be dependent upon the funds available
Scholarships will be applied directly to the student’s tuition account 
International Students are expected to maintain lawful immigration status according to  the guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
If you withdraw or leave UM-Flint for any reason, your scholarship will automatically  terminate
If you plan to leave for a study abroad program or for health reasons, you may  write an appeal to have your scholarship postponed for up to one term 

If English is not your native language, even if you are currently a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and regardless of how long you have resided or been educated in the U.S.*, you must demonstrate English proficiency by providing evidence through one of the following methods:

Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, the Michigan English Test (MET) (replaces MELAB), Duolingo English Test, or Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE). Scores must be no more than two (2) years old. The minimum acceptable scores are as follows:
TOEFL Internet-based test: 84 (institution code 1853)
TOEFL Essentials: overall score of 8.5
IELTS: 6.5 (Academic Writing not General Training)
Duolingo: 110
Pearson PTE Academic: overall score of 56
MET: overall score of 52 (B2 level)
ECPE: Certificate of proficiency
Provide an official transcript showing one of the following:  a degree earned at an accredited U.S. college or university OR a degree earned at a foreign institution where the language of instruction was exclusively English** OR successful completion (‘C’ or higher) of ENG 111 or ENG 112 or its equivalent.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 17590 USD
    Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
    Application Fee: 30 USD
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