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Apr 20, 2024
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2018-2019 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS)
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Graduate Studies >> College of Liberal Arts
812-465-1202
Program Description
Interdisciplinary program that emphasizes research, information literacy and effective communication through study in multiple disciplines and using multiple approaches in the liberal arts and sciences.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MALS program, the following is required:
- Resume
- Written statement of candidate interest (500 words maximum)
- Recommendations from 3 individuals who know the candidate well.
- Interview with the MALS director (if considered necessary)
- Application to Graduate Studies
- Non-refundable application fee
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Admission Deadlines
The 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. Students must maintain a grade average of B (3.0) or better in the program. No course with a grade lower than C (2.0) will be counted toward the degree.
1. Core Courses (12 hours)
The core courses are required of all students. At least three of the four core courses must be completed with final grades of B or better. 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.
Information Literacy and Research
Inclusivity of Perspectives
2. Individual program of courses (15 hours)
At least 9 hours must be taken from 600-level LBST courses (with advising and approval of director)
The program director will consult with each student about appropriate courses to include in an individual program of study. At least 9 hours of the individual program of study 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.
3. Capstone Experience (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.
Capstone Project (Option 1)
About midway through the program, each student who chooses this option should have proposed a project topic and have had that topic approved by the program director. The project must be of a nature to warrant six hours of graduate credit over two academic terms. Each project will be thoroughly evaluated and must be approved by at least two members of a committee consisting of the student’s thesis/project advisor and two other members of the graduate faculty. In general, the project should yield a written piece of work, although products such as artistic creations will be considered. The project should culminate in a graduate-level quality production that employs interdisciplinary approaches and perspectives.
Capstone Courses (Option 2)
This option consists of six hours of Capstone courses: the Capstone Seminar (LBST 610 ) and an additional 600-level LBST course that contains a major project. The latter must be approved by the program director. The Capstone courses are taken in the second half of the student’s program.
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