Individualized Plan of Study Concentration

Why Choose the Master’s in Professional Studies with the Individualized Plan of Study Concentration?

This concentration is particularly well-suited for you if you wish to integrate specialized study with a broader understanding of related fields. If you are primarily interested in personal growth, you can design a program that matches your interests.

In consultation with the program director, you will  design and submit a plan of study, which may be built around traditional academic disciplines or around combined courses from the humanities, fine arts, social sciences or practical areas of study including:

• digital media and communications
• information technology and applied systems theory
• management and administration
• public policy and regional planning
• health care
• education
• professional writing in specific areas
• theatre management
• science journalism
• global studies and area studies

View degree requirements and course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

View admission requirements and deadlines to apply to the program.

Why Towson university?

• Towson’s beautiful 329-acre campus is in close proximity to the nation’s leading cultural institutions and major federal organization and agencies.  
• Small classes taught by experienced faculty give you a real opportunity to interact with your instructors and fellow classmates.
• The program offers working professionals flexible and convenient ways to earn an advanced degree through collaborative learning and independent study.