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Enrollment Sequence For the M.A. In Liberal Studies Program

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The following is the typical enrollment sequence for liberal studies students:

First term:
6 credits = Seminar in Liberal Studies* &
Models of Critical Inquiry*- (select one of the following four courses):

Second term:
6 credits = Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Study* & elective - The Literature Review

Third term:
6 credits = 2 electives

Fourth term:
6 credits = elective - Theory to Methods & 1 elective

Fifth term:
6 credits = 2 electives

Sixth term:
6 credits = Final Project & 1 elective

* = residency-based course

Total 36 credits

Students with heavy work or family responsibilities may wish to consider taking only one course/study per term.

It is imperative that you be in contact with your academic advisor early on in the first term to identify the focus of your work in the liberal studies program.

Most electives taken by MALS students are individually designed during the degree planning process, which students undertake in Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Study. As you prepare to register for each term, please contact your advisor and she or he will add any individually-designed studies to your worksheet.