M.A. Liberal Studies Sunbridge Enrollment Sequence

 

Empire State University has partnered with Sunbridge Institute to provide its students a pathway to earning a Liberal Studies (MALS) degree with a self-designed concentration in Waldorf Education. Twelve elective credits will be awarded to SUNY Empire graduate students in these programs who provide official transcripts documenting their completion of the Waldorf Early Childhood or Elementary teacher education programs. This credit is awarded based on a SUNY Empire Professional Learning Evaluation of Sunbridge Institute’s educational program.

Fall Term Start - Course Enrollment Sequence

Term Course

 Term

PLA Waldorf 12 credits (electives)

Fall

Foundations of Liberal Studies, 3cr*
Models of Critical Inquiry (thematic choice: History or Arts/Aesthetics), 3cr*

Spring

Exploring Your Field: The Academic Literature Review, 3cr
Designing Your Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies, 3cr*

Summer

Elective, 3cr**

Fall

Final Capstone, 3cr***

Spring

 

Total

30 cr

Spring Term Start - Course Enrollment Sequence

Term Course

 

PLA Waldorf 12 credits (electives)

Spring

Foundations of Liberal Studies, 3cr*
Models of Critical Inquiry (thematic choice: History or Arts/Aesthetics), 3cr*

Summer

Elective**

Fall

Exploring Your Field: The Academic Literature Review, 3cr
Designing Your Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies, 3cr*

Spring

Final Capstone, 3cr***

Summer

 

Total

30 credits

* Residency-based course

Attendance is required at the virtual residency.

** Electives

You may choose from among many electives offered in the MALS program or related certificates, and you have the option to co-design an individualized tutorial study on a topic of your choice.

*** Capstone and Final Projects

You may plan and complete a final project that meets your unique interests and needs. The MALS program offers you several options to demonstrate your mastery in this culminating study.