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Earn your credential from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers.
Transfer up to 64 credits toward the 120 credit degree.
Learn when and where it works best for you.
Benefit from affordable tuition and flexible payments.
As today’s job market continues to evolve, new careers are emerging that demand creativity, broad knowledge, and the ability to fit disparate pieces of information into a coherent whole. Successfully navigating these shifting landscapes requires a distinct way of seeing, thinking, and doing—it requires mental agility and adaptability. These skills are at the core of a liberal studies education.
In this program, you’ll develop the well-rounded expertise you need to advance your career while also balancing personal and professional commitments. Choose from 6 key concentrations to pave your career pathway.
As a graduate, you’ll leave the program with not only stronger critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills, but also the professional skills necessary to make you a more competitive candidate in the workforce.
The Cawley Career Education Center at Georgetown provides students with resume and interview resources, as well as assistance with finding and applying for internships and employment opportunities. Some of the resources available to students include:
Read more about available career resources here.
Liberal Studies Degree students get access to HoyaGateway, a portal to connect with Georgetown alumni.
Applications for Summer 2025 are open.
You can transfer up to 64 eligible credits towards the 120-credit degree. To see if your credits qualify, please complete the preliminary transcript evaluation form available to applicants who have completed all sections in the admissions application through the “Application Information” section.
Average salary of an electrical engineer in the United States from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported job postings for electrical engineering in the U.S. alone recently numbered 303,800.
The materials engineering field is projecting growth year-over-year for 2021-2031 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The MAS-E curriculum supports your personal and professional goals through flexible course offerings. What do you want out of this program?
“I want to grow my career in advanced manufacturing.” The MAS-E supports your goal with curriculum in theme areas like Engineering Data Analysis and Advanced Manufacturing and Materials. Example courses include Applied Optimization, Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems, and Structural Materials.
“I want to switch my career path and pursue work in integrated circuits.” The MAS-E supports your goal with curriculum in theme areas like , Electrical, Power, and Autonomous Systems and Engineering Data Analysis. Example courses include Techniques for Electronic Device Fabrication, Models in Engineering, Flying Robots, and Optimization: Theory and Practice.
“I want to make an impact on climate change by developing skills in environmental engineering." The MAS-E supports your goal with curriculum in theme areas like Infrastructure Systems Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing and Materials. Example courses include Energy Systems Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Manufacturing in a Climate Emergency, and Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0.