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FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - MFG - 01-21-2024

I've learned that Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is putting finishing touches on a Master's in Liberal Studies (MLS) with Philosophy Concentration.

It is being discussed as a 31 CRH program of 10 CRH of general/interdisciplinary Liberal Studies credits (e.g. "The Knowledge Society"), and the remainder in Philosophy (18 CRH) with Thesis or, with permission, other culminating project (3CRH).

They will unveil it likely this Fall, or Spring 2025. Meanwhile one can take the general MLS courses.

Cost would be around USD $10K. The program would be around 1-3 years depending on scheduling, one's course load, etc.

The MLS also offers concentrations (for those seeking 2 degrees) in Global Management, Art History, Literary Arts, Political Science, etc. 
There're also low-cost MBA, MA and MEd programs.

They have a well-regarded Bachelor's Philosophy program and some serious Philosophy educators in their faculty. 

Link to their graduate online programs: https://www.fhsu.edu/online/degrees/graduate/

RE: FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - TINASAM - 01-21-2024

Thank you for this! This seems like a great option for me and will come right when I should be nearly done or just after completing my first Master degree Smile Love it! Bookmarking now.

RE: FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - MFG - 01-22-2024

(01-21-2024, 09:22 PM)TINASAM Wrote: Thank you for this! This seems like a great option for me and will come right when I should be nearly done or just after completing my first Master degree Smile Love it! Bookmarking now.

That's great!

TINASAM, how does one put in/automate the signature with one's degree list? Thanks!

RE: FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - TINASAM - 01-22-2024

(01-22-2024, 06:21 PM)MFG Wrote:
(01-21-2024, 09:22 PM)TINASAM Wrote: Thank you for this! This seems like a great option for me and will come right when I should be nearly done or just after completing my first Master degree Smile Love it! Bookmarking now.

That's great!

TINASAM, how does one put in/automate the signature with one's degree list? Thanks!

Upper left with USER CP, then click SIGNATURE on the left, fill as you want!

RE: FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - MFG - 01-23-2024

(01-22-2024, 09:08 PM)TINASAM Wrote:
(01-22-2024, 06:21 PM)MFG Wrote:
(01-21-2024, 09:22 PM)TINASAM Wrote: Thank you for this! This seems like a great option for me and will come right when I should be nearly done or just after completing my first Master degree Smile Love it! Bookmarking now.

That's great!

TINASAM, how does one put in/automate the signature with one's degree list? Thanks!

Upper left with USER CP, then click SIGNATURE on the left, fill as you want!

Thanks. It seems differently laid out, as no SIGNATURE link at left, down the column at left, anywhere...they may have changed the format, and HELP has nothing.

RE: FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - bjcheung77 - 01-24-2024

MFG Wrote:Thanks. It seems differently laid out, as no SIGNATURE link at left, down the column at left, anywhere...they may have changed the format, and HELP has nothing.

That's because you need a minimum of posts before it allows you to add a signature, if I recall correctly... We can test this out, easily, reply to this message and then try your signature. If you try your signature now, it won't work, again...you need to reply to my post first and then try the signature...

RE: FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - MFG - 01-24-2024

(01-24-2024, 04:12 AM)bjcheung77 Wrote:
MFG Wrote:Thanks. It seems differently laid out, as no SIGNATURE link at left, down the column at left, anywhere...they may have changed the format, and HELP has nothing.

That's because you need a minimum of posts before it allows you to add a signature, if I recall correctly... We can test this out, easily, reply to this message and then try your signature.  If you try your signature now, it won't work, again...you need to reply to my post first and then try the signature...

OK, am replying. Thanks for the tip.

I'm in contact with Customer Service and they say it should show up, and the Signature Folder display in my home page. They say it's a head-scratcher but are working on it.

RE: FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - bjcheung77 - 01-24-2024

MFG Wrote:OK, am replying. Thanks for the tip.

I'm in contact with Customer Service and they say it should show up, and the Signature Folder display in my home page. They say it's a head-scratcher but are working on it.

Yes... There's a setting in place that requires the member to have at least 10 posts before the signature feature is enabled. I don't know why, it is strange, but that's what I recall it to be... So after 10 posts, you're now able to get the signature completed!

RE: FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - MFG - 08-27-2024

PHILOSOPHY MLS operational.

Program is about USD $9,000 all in. Boy, am I good digging out these rumors. So here is link and program: https://www.fhsu.edu/mls/conc/conc-philosophy/

Admittance decisions are made by the MLS Coordinator in Philosophy, History and Philosophy Programs Chair, and the Dean of the Graduate School
Program Curriculum
MLS Core Courses: 10 credit hours (required)

  • IDS 801: Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies

  • IDS 802: Ways of Knowing in Comparative Perspective

  • IDS 803: Origins and Implications of the Knowledge Society

  • IDS 804: Information Literacy
Concentration: 18 credit hours + 3 credit Hour Culminating Experience
Required: 6 Credit Hours

  • PHIL 700: Ethics

  • PHIL 780: Topics in Philosophy
    By arrangement with the philosophy concentration coordinator or any member of the philosophy faculty.
Electives: 12 credit hours (Note: some of these courses are not offered every semester – some are offered only annually or biennally. Consult with the Philosophy Concentration Coordinator to plan your schedule.)

  • PHIL 705: Classical Greek Philosophy

  • PHIL 710: Foundations of Modern Philosophy

  • PHIL 715: Philosophy of Knowledge

  • PHIL 720: Philosophy of Religion

  • PHIL 725: Political Philosophy

  • One Graduate Course from Another Discipline
    If approved by the MLS Philosophy Coordinator

  • PHIL 672: Readings in Philosophy
    • Variety of student choice of topics
    • By arrangement with a member of the philosophy faculty
    • Can be taken for credit more than once with different topics
Culminating Experience: 3 credit hours

  • IDS 820: Projects in Liberal or Professional Studies
    • A Master’s Thesis or Project in Philosophy
Total Required Hours: 31 Credit Hours
Students completing their MLS program in this concentration will have the following notation on their transcripts:

  • Master of Liberal Studies

  • Major: Philosophy


RE: FHSU to offer MLS in Philosophy Online? - FireMedic_Philosopher - 08-27-2024

I just wish FHSU would come out with some cheap online doctorates.