The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to design an individualized program of study in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and related fields. MALS students complete a common core and then select graduate elective courses from disciplinary departments. MALS students choose either a thesis or a special project to complete their programs of study.

Liberal Studies Core Requirements: 13-16 credits MALS 5000 - Foundations in Liberal Studies (1 credit) MALS 5100 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Liberal Arts (3 credits) MALS 5200 - Seminar in Liberal Studies (3 credits) MALS 5400 - Seminar in Interdisciplinary Research (3 credits) MALS 5950 - Culminating Project (3 credits) (repeatable up to 6 credits) or MALS 5960 - Thesis (3 credits) (repeatable up to 6 credits).