Duke University Graduate Liberal Studies Program
Last Updated: February 18, 2022
Campus Box 90095
2114 Campus Drive
Durham, NC 27708
Director(s)
Anne Mitchell Whisnant, Ph.D.
919-682-3222
Program Introduction
Established in 1984, Duke Graduate Liberal Studies is a flexible, self-designed 30-hour master’s program grounded in the interdisciplinary liberal arts. Students with an interest in public history can draw upon the resources of Duke and the other universities in North Carolina's Research Triangle to develop their own, customized curriculum to build skills and knowledge relevant to public history practice. The program matriculates 20-30 students per year and has over 750 alumni.
Degrees Offered
- Other
Program Strengths
- Digital Media
- Local/Community History
- Oral History
- Other
Credit Hour Requirements
30
How Many Students are Admitted Annually
MA25
MAs produced last year
20
Full-time Program Staff/Faculty
Anne Mitchell Whisnant, Ph.D.
Kent W. Wicker, Ph.D.
Financial Aid Available
Discounted tuition (versus regular Duke graduate tuition)
Limited merit-based tuition scholarships
Travel and research grants
Campus employment
Deadline To Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Job Placement Assistance
Duke University's Graduate School offers a robust suite of professional development seminars, workshops, and resources, all of which are available to Duke GLS students. Learn more here: https://gradschool.duke.edu/professional-development.
Job Placement Percentage Within One Year
n/a