Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

Students are exposed to perspectives that are useful for solving real problems while deciphering major philosophical, cultural, and social concepts about the world around us. MA-LS creates an open, engaging intellectual space for full-time and part-time students from diverse backgrounds and stages in their professional lives. Thanks to a highly qualified and diverse group of faculty and a vibrant, flexible curriculum, the MA-LS program is designed to help scholars sharpen their analytical, critical thinking, writing, and research skills.

Students can choose from one of the following tracks that reflect an interdisciplinary approach to education:

• Community Development (emphasis in Sociology)
• English
• Globalization Studies (emphasis in Geography and Political Science)
• History
• Interdisciplinary Studies (two or more subject areas of the student’s choosing with advisor approval)

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Full Admission. An applicant qualifies for automatic full admission if he/she has:

1. Applicants with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 may be automatically admitted without additional requirements.
2. Applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA must:
   1. Submit a resume and a list of three references from professors and/or employers familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional work.
   2. Submit a personal statement/essay.

Degree Requirements. A candidate for the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is required to:

1. Fulfill the general requirements for a graduate degree at Delta State University.
2. Complete graduate work consisting of core courses and elective hours as specified.
3. Earn a minimum grade of B in GLS 600.
4. Pass an oral and/or written comprehensive exam administered by a committee appointed by the MALS coordinator. Thesis Option (requires advisor approval): With the successful completion of a thesis, the student is exempt from the comprehensive examination(s).

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Curriculum Tracks