Graduate liberal studies is designed for adults who wish to
create a coherent framework for their scholarly experience while
deepening their understanding of the arts, humanities, sciences, and
social sciences. Students are encouraged to pursue their own interests
in a subject or topic through differing historical periods or across
disciplinary boundaries. Prerequisites for admission include (1) a
baccalaureate degree; (2) at least a B cumulative grade-point
average in undergraduate studies; (3) a written essay; and (4) an
interview in which the candidate`s needs, achievements, and study goals
are evaluated. No entrance examinations are required.
The
master of arts in liberal studies program requires 30 credits. Of the
total, 12 credits are earned in core courses, 12 credits are taken in
electives, and 6 credits are awarded for a final project. Elective
credits may represent a concentration of courses chosen from the
graduate school`s offerings to prepare students for the final project.
At the discretion of the program director, students may transfer after
matriculation a limited number of credits from undergraduate courses to
meet the advanced-degree requirements. Study plans and final projects
are designed in consultation with program faculty members.
Nonmatriculated study also is available on a part-time basis, and all
courses are open to graduate students in other programs.
The
following core courses provide interdisciplinary perspectives on
themes, topics, and enduring human issues that are typical of, but not
confined to, four historical periods: classical Greek to early
Christian, medieval and Renaissance, the 17th through the 19th
centuries, and the 20th century:
26:606:501 From Myth to History (3)
26:606:502 Faith, Love, and Reason (3)
26:606:503 Revolutions and Counterrevolutions (3)
26:606:504 Science, Ideologies, and Social Values (3)
26:606:505 The Modern Mind (3)
Core courses may be taken in any sequence, and topics may vary from
term to term. At various times, courses other than those listed above
may be designated core courses. For information regarding teacher
certification for elementary (K-8) certificates and secondary (K-12)
certificates in social studies, consult the FAS-N education program
chairperson. Individually designed program tracks significantly
increase teachers` opportunities for advancement in the profession.
Unless otherwise specified, all courses meet once a week, beginning at
5:45 p.m.
