Program Overview

MASTER OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) is a graduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education.

Program Overview

The MALS program requires a total of 30 credits to earn the degree. All MALS students must take Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies (MALS601), a three-credit seminar that provides a review of graduate-level academic writing and research and the nature of interdisciplinary study.

Degree Requirements

• A total of 30 credits are required to earn the MALS degree.
• All MALS students must take Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies (MALS601).
• Students also choose two MALS core courses.
• The other five courses may be selected from anything MALS offers, including core courses and electives.
• Students can choose from other graduate courses at the University of Delaware (permission for up to six credits outside the program is automatic; additional courses outside the program need approval from the Faculty Advisory Committee).
• At the end of the program, students complete either a traditional master's thesis or a more creative, alternative project.
• Six credits of MALS 869 (thesis) or MALS 879 (project) are required.

Program Structure

Most MALS students take one or two classes a semester. The degree is designed to be completed on a part-time basis. Students can take a leave of absence if needed by contacting the director.

Curriculum and Course Offerings

The MALS program offers a range of courses, including:

• Core Courses
• Current Course Offerings
• Future Course Offerings
• Course Archive
• Concurrently Earn a Certificate
• Taking Courses Outside the MALS Program
• Transfer Credit

Student Resources

The MALS program provides students with various resources, including:

• MALS Student Handbook
• Registering for Courses
• Tracking Your Progress
• Customizing Your Curriculum
• Advisement
• Paying for Courses
• Library Resources
• The Writing Center
• Research/Travel Grants
• Thesis and Projects Guidelines
• Leave of Absence/Sustaining Status
• Graduating
• Raymond Callahan Prize
• The Value of Your MALS Degree in the Workplace
• Student-Alumni Association