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Liberal Arts, Master of Liberal Arts at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program at The School of Professional Advancement promotes the development of skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral communication. The MLA degree is awarded following the successful completion of ten graduate-level liberal arts courses. These must include at least two courses designated MLAR and the MLA Capstone course. The MLA Capstone allows students to critically and systematically integrate the knowledge gained in the program.

Faculty: School of Professional Advancement  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Students must complete a total of ten graduate-level courses. These must include at least two courses designated MLAR. Students may also be eligible to enroll in other graduate-level liberal arts courses offered through SoPA and other Tulane schools, some of which may be applied toward a graduate certificate, as approved by the program.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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