Department of English & Philosophy
Master of Liberal Studies
The M.L.S. interdisciplinary program offers you a broad exploration across humanities fields.
Expand Your Humanities Education with a Liberal Studies Master’s Degree.
Choose From Two Flexible Master of Liberal Studies Tracks
The M.L.S. is a 36-hour program designed for students who want to learn more about a variety of humanities fields but who do not need a thesis or any sort of education certificate. Since no thesis is required, the M.L.S. is not suitable for someone planning on going on toward a Ph.D. The M.L.S. is intentionally broad and diversified in its scope; students take a variety of courses from the different humanities departments (Art, English, Music, Communications, and History and Political Science). There are two track options for this degree. See the current online graduate catalog for more specific details.
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Fifteen hours must be completed in Humanities and Fine Arts courses from the following departments: |
15 | |
| Art |
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| Bible and Philosophy | ||
| English | ||
| Music | ||
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Fifteen hours must be completed in Social Science and Communication courses from the following departments: |
15 | |
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Communication |
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History and Political Science |
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Six hours of coursework may be taken as electives. |
6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 |
In their last semester of enrollment, candidates for the MLS must take an oral comprehensive examination based upon course work used to satisfy degree requirements. If judged unsatisfactory, all or part of the oral examination may be retaken once in the following semester or summer term.
| REQUIREMENTS | HOURS | |
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Eighteen hours (each) must be completed from two of the following departments: |
18 | |
| Communication |
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| English | ||
| History | ||
| Total Hours | 36 |
In their last semester of enrollment, candidates for the MLS must take an oral comprehensive examination based upon course work used to satisfy degree requirements. If judged unsatisfactory, all or part of the oral examination may be retaken once in the following semester or summer term.
