Study Liberal Studies, (DLS) at University of Memphis in the USA, College of Professional and Liberal Studies

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The College of Professional & Liberal Studies at the University of Memphis is pleased to offer a Doctor of Liberal Studies (DLS) degree. The University of Memphis becomes only the third school in the nation to offer this terminal degree which allows participants to design their own interdisciplinary doctoral program focused on areas of interest to the student.Because each DLS student follows a unique course of study (see examples), students work with academic advisors to develop a curriculum proposal that satisfies both the interdisciplinary intent of the DLS program and the Graduate School's requirements for graduation. Students may choose to create a campus or online course of study. Every DLS student is required to complete and submit a Coordinated Study grid before being admitted to the program. The Coordinated Study grid is a planning document that students use to identify the classes that will constitute their degree. Students may combine courses from any two or more disciplines with guidance and approval from an academic advisor. Please contact your advisor for any questions about the Coordinated Study grid.

Which department am I in?

College of Professional and Liberal Studies

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$18,990.00 per year

Late Fee - $200

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$18,990.00 per year

Late Fee - $200

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelors degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.

GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.

English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:

Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher