Information for Educators

Wesleyan's Graduate Liberal Studies Program offers school teachers, librarians, and administrators the opportunity to pursue an advanced degree in the liberal arts.  Teachers study the academic subjects at the heart of the liberal arts and sciences, deepen their knowledge of those areas in which they teach, and explore areas new to them. 

Unlike a master's degree within a particular discipline, courses in the GLSP generally do not require prior coursework in the subject—students choose the courses that most interest them from the beginning.  Unlike a program focused on the practice of classroom teaching, the GLSP allows teachers to study academic subjects, pursue advanced research, and discover new sources of study.

Originally founded in 1953 as the Graduate Summer School for Teachers, the GLSP has a long and rich history of providing further education in the classical liberal arts and sciences tradition to public and private school educators. 

Quick Facts:

• Approximately 40% of GLSP students are school teachers
• GLSP students teach at private and public schools across Connecticut, throughout New England, and for the summer term some come from as far away as California, Hawaii, and South Carolina
• Some teachers complete the program over four summers, taking no classes during the fall or spring
• The GLSP offers summer housing on campus at reasonable rates
• Tuition discounts exclusively for educators are available

Financial Aid:

The Graduate Liberal Studies Program administers two types of financial aid: need-based scholarships and community support scholarships.  Please visit our financial aid section for more details.

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