Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies812-465-7015 Program ObjectivesThe Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) provides a postgraduate credential for individuals who seek personal enrichment and whose careers would be enhanced by a formal course of graduate study, but who prefer an interdisciplinary approach. The program is a viable alternative for educators seeking professional development and for meeting state license renewal requirements. In sum, the program provides an opportunity for individuals from a variety of careers to acquire graduate-level skills and knowledge from the perspective of the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. The program could be an appropriate step toward further degree work in doctoral interdisciplinary programs, as well as traditional doctorates. Admission RequirementsTo be considered for admission to the MALS program, the applicant must submit:
In addition to the regular requirements for admission to graduate study at USI, admission to the MALS program requires the following:
Because of the interdisciplinary, nontraditional nature of the program, the GRE exams are not required. Students should submit the application, application fee, and official transcripts to the office of Graduate Studies and other material to the MALS program director at least one month prior to the entry date sought. An interview may be requested after all other materials are on file. Admission DeadlinesThe MALS program allows students to apply for the program and begin classes in any semester. |
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Curriculum (33 hours)The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree requires 33 credit hours of graduate-level work. | ||||
1. Core Courses (12 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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LBST 610 - Capstone Course, Graduating Seminar in Liberal Studies Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
2. Individual program of courses (18 hours - at least 9 hours must be taken from LBST 600-level courses) (with advising and approval of director) | ||||
3. Capstone Experience (3-6 hours) | ||||
Capstone Project (Option 1)— | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
LBST 697 - Capstone Project in Liberal Studies I Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
LBST 698 - Capstone Project in Liberal Studies II Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
LBST 697 & LBST 698 (this option reduces requirement 2 above to 15 hours). | ||||
Capstone Courses (Option 2)— | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
LBST 610 - Capstone Course, Graduating Seminar in Liberal Studies Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
LBST 610 with additional 600-level LBST major project course at direction of program director. | ||||
Additional InformationThe core courses are required of all students. The Capstone Experience part of the program has two options. Students must maintain a grade average of B (3.0) or better in the program. At least three of the four core courses must be completed with final grades of B or better. No course with a grade lower than C (2.0) will be counted toward the degree. | ||||
Core Courses (12 hours)Each core course focuses on a broad social science, humanities, or natural science topic while also providing a graduate-level introduction to that way of thinking. The rigor of the course will be in keeping with a graduate-level seminar, while also remaining accessible to students whose past academic work is from a different area. | ||||
Individual Program of Courses (18 hours)The program director will consult with each student about appropriate courses to include in an 18-hour individual program of study. At least 9 of these hours must be taken from 600-level LBST courses, which are designed specifically for the program. Other choices can be made from among graduate-level courses offered in natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and in some instances, courses from other graduate programs. An Independent Study course may be taken in some circumstances when faculty expertise is available. Up to 12 hours of appropriate work from other institutions, including graduate-level distance education courses, could count toward the degree with the approval of the program director. | ||||
Capstone Experience (3-6 hours)In addition to working with the student in developing a coherent course of study, the program director also will help the student decide on the appropriate Capstone Experience.
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