Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program at The School of Professional Advancement promotes the development of skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral communication. The MLA degree is awarded following the successful completion of ten graduate-level liberal arts courses. These must include at least two courses designated MLAR and the MLA Capstone course.

Program Requirements

• The MLA degree requires the completion of ten graduate-level liberal arts courses.
• At least two courses must be designated MLAR.
• The MLA Capstone course is required, which allows students to critically and systematically integrate the knowledge gained in the program.
• Students may complete the Capstone Project or the Capstone Portfolio.
• Students work with the MLA Program Director to determine the best option for their learning goals.
• Both the Capstone Project and Portfolio feature a seminar that serves as the 10th course in the MLA program.
• Students wishing to complete a master’s thesis are exempt from the Capstone requirement.

Course Enrollment and Tuition

• MLA students may be eligible to enroll in other graduate-level liberal arts courses at Tulane.
• Tuition for graduate-level courses taken at Tulane schools outside of the School of Professional Advancement may be billed at a higher rate.

Graduation Requirements

• Students are required to complete ten courses, including at least two MLAR courses and the Capstone seminar.
• Students may not apply more than two independent study courses toward graduation requirements for the MLA.
• Students must submit an application for degree, available from the School of Professional Advancement Dean's office, at the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to complete all required coursework.

Program Details

• Program String and Field of Study: PAMLA_GR, MALA
• The MLA program is designed to promote the development of skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral communication.