Master of Liberal Arts

About the Program:

The Master of Liberal Arts degree program is an interdisciplinary graduate program for the intellectually curious student whose baccalaureate education is completed. Consisting of online, blended, and face-to-face classes, this course of study is usually completed within two or two and a half years. It is possible to complete the MLA program without residence in Lock Haven.

The Master of Liberal Arts program is designed for students who wish to study the liberal arts in depth. Whatever your goal; a way to get ahead in your career, energize your professional aspirations, chart your own course, or discover more about yourself, you can do it through the Masters of Liberal Arts program.

Choose your intellectual theme and design an individualized course of study within the arts and sciences. You will learn multiple approaches to exploring an area of interest. You will also develop skills and knowledge that let you appreciate issues from multiple perspectives. The program will enhance a student’s ability to analyze, synthesize, and appreciate a broad spectrum of knowledge drawn from a variety of disciplines.

Program Requirements:

Students are awarded a Master of Liberal Arts degree upon successful completion of 30 credits.  The program consists of three parts:

A. Required Core Courses  (Total of 9 credits)
Core Seminar in Graduate Studies         
Two Liberal Arts Seminars                                          

B. Elective Courses and/or Theme Courses  (Total of 15 Credits) Electives may be selected from a variety of courses in the arts, humanities, sciences, and education.

C. Capstone Project  (Total of 6 credits)
Capstone Research I and Capstone Research II                       

The project may be completed during the last two semesters. In conjunction with a faculty advisory committee, students complete literature searches and a Capstone Project.  The project may take the form of a research thesis or a creative composition.

Accreditation

The program is recognized by the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs. 

Admissions Eligibility:

For regular admission to the Master of Liberal Arts program, applicants must have earned a b accalaureate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on 4.0 scale).  Applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA may be accepted conditionally, with full admission after completing 9 graduate credits and earning an average GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Admissions Procedure:

To complete the admissions process for the MLA program, students must submit:

An Online Application ($25 Non-refundable application Fee)

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work

Letter of intent that includes an indication of personal and educational goals, expectations for the graduate program, and which skills and experiences the student brings to the program

Additional Requirements for International Students:

In addition to the standard admissions procedures for graduate admission to Lock Haven University (Click Here to Review Admissions Procedures) , international students who are not native speakers of English and have completed their undergraduate degree outside of the United States must submit the following: