Master's degree programs in liberal studies are not intended to prepare you for a doctoral degree. They're typically designed for people who earned a bachelor's degree in a professional program of study. These programs offer people the opportunity to broaden their educations that had otherwise been restricted to a particular field.

Very few people who receive a bachelor's degree in liberal studies ever get a job directly related to this field. Even so, this program provides a solid background for many careers that require a four-year degree. This is because students in liberal studies programs learn skills in critical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving.