Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania: Office of Graduate Admissions

Master of Liberal Arts

The Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Master of Liberal Arts degree program is a nonprofessional, interdisciplinary graduate program for the intellectually curious adult whose baccalaureate education is completed.  This master's program is usually completed within a two or two and a half year period.

Mission Statement

The Master of Liberal Arts program is designed for adults who wish to study the liberal arts in depth.  Its focues is on the development of intellectual skills that dispel illusion and foster the unimpeded activity of our most fully human powers of thought and action.  The topics studied are chosen for their ability to illuminate the perennial concerns of human life, challenge the conventional assumptions of the current age, and, above all, communicate the delight of discovery and strength of understanding.  The program will enhance a student's ability to analyze, synthesize and appreciate a broad spectrum of knowledge drawn from a variety of disciplines.

Lock Haven University, a member of the PASSHE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Social Equity, 301 Sullivan Hall, LHU, Lock Haven, PA 17745.