Master's in Liberal Studies: Curriculum

Hallmarks of the MLS curriculum include uniquely conceived, genuine interdisciplinary courses; distinguished faculty; convenient, late afternoon or evening meeting times; individualized advising and flexible timetable for meeting graduation requirements; and special lectures, conferences, and other events in conjunction with the Center for 21st Century Studies.

The degree requires twenty-seven credits:

two introductory core seminars designed to establish a common base of knowledge from an interdisciplinary standpoint and to create a sense of intellectual community among each entering class of students -- 8 credits
a minimum of two special topics courses, including a study-abroad option, offered exclusively to MLS students -- 6-15 credits
a maximum of three elective graduate-level courses taken in departments that hold a particular interest for individual students -- 0-9 credits
a culminating independent study project guided by a faculty member -- 4 credits
Guidelines for the Culminating Project ( html, pdf 20k )

Although no specific schedule for graduation is prescribed, the program is designed so that a student can earn the degree in 4 semesters. Course offerings planned for the academic year (2008-2009) include:

Envisioning Self and Society in American Art, Literature, and Thought
Animals in Contemporary Culture
Spirit Stories from Southern Africa



		Master's in Liberal Studies: Curriculum Hallmarks of the MLS curriculum include uniquely conceived, genuine interdisciplinary courses; distinguished faculty; convenient, late afternoon or evening meeting times; individualized advising and flexible timetable for meeting graduation requirements; and special lectures, conferences, and other events in conjunction with the Center for 21st Century Studies. The degree requires twenty-seven credits: two introductory core seminars designed to establish a common base of knowledge from an interdisciplinary standpoint and to create a sense of intellectual community among each entering class of students -- 8 credits a minimum of two special topics courses, including a study-abroad option, offered exclusively to MLS students -- 6-15 credits a maximum of three elective graduate-level courses taken in departments that hold a particular interest for individual students -- 0-9 credits a culminating independent study project guided by a faculty member -- 4 credits Guidelines for the Culminating Project ( html, pdf 20k ) Although no specific schedule for graduation is prescribed, the program is designed so that a student can earn the degree in 4 semesters. Course offerings planned for the academic year (2008-2009) include: Envisioning Self and Society in American Art, Literature, and Thought Animals in Contemporary Culture Spirit Stories from Southern Africa