Master of Liberal Studies
Explore civilization’s most influential texts while developing the skills needed to engage with and respond to today’s most pressing issues. By analyzing and interpreting influential work in the arts, humanities, and sciences, you’ll learn how to draw critical connections between the past and present.
At Rollins, you’ll learn from expert faculty in a supportive, personalized environment that encourages engagement and fresh perspectives. Our small, in-person evening classes and a cohort model program foster dialogue in the classroom and lasting intellectual community. By graduation, you’ll be prepared to further your career, pursue graduate studies, and leave your mark on the world.
Why Rollins?
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Top-Ranked Reputation
Ranked the No. 1 private regional university in the South, Rollins underscores the high-quality campus experience and the prestigious weight a Rollins degree carries in Winter Park and nationwide.
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Travelers, Not Tourists
Guided by our expert faculty, our annual field study has enabled students to travel as far abroad as Cuba, Greece, Israel, and Turkey to learn in a global setting.
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Personalized Learning Environment
With an average class size of fewer than 10, and a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, our in-person learning environment ensures personalized attention and meaningful engagement.
Where Can Your Liberal Studies Degree Take You?
Leveraging the interpretive, analytical, and communication skills gained in Rollins’ MLS program, our grads pursue a range of careers across diverse industries and are prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Explore Liberal Studies Careers
“The archetypes of great literature teach us about human nature and universal truths. There’s no better foundation for a communications consultant than these works—replete with enriching dialog, questions yearning to be considered thoughtfully, and every possible emotion. My job is to inform, engage, and even inspire—all skills I honed in the MLS program at Rollins.”
An Exploration of the World’s Greatest Works, Ideas, and Thinkers
Our Master of Liberal Studies curriculum is designed to help you develop intellectual awareness and key competencies through studying the great ideas of civilization.
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Join our Graduate Admission team virtually on May 7, 2026, for expert advice about submitting your application to the Master of Liberal Studies program. From building your resume to writing a personal statement, each lab will focus on a specific topic about the application process. You'll also have the chance to get your questions answered by an admission counselor.
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Our award-winning faculty help students become critical thinkers ready to tackle complex social issues while building an intellectual network and offering one-on-one guidance during the thesis process.
Master of Liberal Studies Program
Telephone:407.646.2037
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Todd French, PhD
Associate Professor of Religion;
Department Co-ChairAreas of focus: Church history, social theory, Syriac hagiography, and the history of Western cultures
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Tom Cook, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Areas of focus: History of philosophy, philosophy of the mind, and metaphysical issues such as the nature of self and human freedom
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Rachel Newcomb, PhD
Professor of Anthropology
Areas of focus: Cultural and applied/public anthropology, Middle East and North Africa, gender, Islam, modernity, globalization, and identity
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Julia Maskivker, PhD
Associate Professor of Political Science; Advisor, Pre-Law; Program Director
Areas of focus: Political theory, political and social philosophy, democratic theory, ethics of participation, cooperative action in democracies, labor justice, and equality
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Bobby Fokidis, PhD
Professor of Biology
Areas of focus: Wildlife physiology, endocrinology, animal conservation, and the effects of environmental change on animal behavior.
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Scott Rubarth, PhD
Faculty Director of Classical Studies, Associate Professor of Classical Philosophy
Areas of focus: Ancient philosophy, Stoicism, ethics, Aristotle, gender in antiquity, philosophy of perception, and critical thinking and media.
