Master of Arts Degree

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Master of Arts Degree

  • Course description The M.A. curriculum is individualized, interdisciplinary and integrated. Along with the flexibility, freedom and creativity students will have in designing their programs of study, there are also specific degree requirements known as the Graduate Core. The primary adviser offers guidance in developing the program of study. The MA program adviser is available to work with a student in conjunction with his or her primary adviser.

    Summary of Degree Requirements
    Required

    Total credits required for M.A. degree    40 credits
    Classroom Credit Requirement    14 credits minimum (excluding graduate core)
    Graduate Core    14 credits distributed as follows
    Proseminar     4 credits
    Review of the Literature     3 credits
    Master's Thesis Seminar     4 credits
    Master's Thesis and Defense     3 credits

    Optional

    Nonclassroom Study
    Independent Study, Private Lessons, and Internship     12 credits maximum
    Transfer Credits/Course Equivalency Credit     12 credits maximum
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