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. Students wishing to complete a master’s thesis are exempt from the Capstone requirement.

In addition to MLAR courses, students may be eligible to enroll in graduate-level liberal arts courses offered through SoPA and other Tulane schools, some of which may lead to a certificate including the Strategic Communication Graduate Certificate. 

The MLA requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and a cumulative grade point average of 3.000. Program requirements can be found below.  

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Curriculum Requirements

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. No more than two independent study courses may be applied toward the MLA degree requirements. The tenth course is the MLA Capstone. Students who wish to complete a master’s thesis in lieu of the Capstone may petition the Program Director for approval. 

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For more information, contact the School of Professional Advancement.