UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS at LITTLE ROCK (Arkansas)
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS)
Program Path:
IDS Type: Unrestricted IDS
Program Type: Foundational IDS Program
Description: The Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies (MALS) is an interdisciplinary approach to graduate studies. By combining existing graduate courses at UALR, students pursuing the MALS degree are able to design a wide variety of rigorous interdisciplinary programs. Such programs enable students to acquire the thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills essential to success in many work environments. Each student’s curriculum is individually designed in conjunction with the MALS Coordinator and is based on his or her interests and specific disciplinary background and preparation. (From website.)
Program Structure:
Admission Requirements: Application, Official Undergraduate Transcripts, Statement of Purpose (750-1000 words), GRE, (2) Letters of Recommendation, (Possible) Interview; (Possible) Essay/Writing Sample
Credit Hours: 36 credits
Required Coursework: 6 credits, Core courses
Individually Selected Coursework: 24 credits, Electives
Exit Courses & Work: 6 credits, Thesis or Final Project
Established Department(s) of Focus: Open
Program Statistics:
Faculty: No IDS specific faculty information available
Students: Resident students only
Program History: No information available
Contact Information:
Address: Department of Philosophy and Liberal Studies, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Stabler Hall, Room 307, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone Number: 501-569-3312
Email: anhunter@ualr.edu
Website: http://ualr.edu/ma/list/