The MALS curriculum is designed specifically for adult, part-time students interested in continuing intellectual growth. The structure of the program is flexible enough to meet a variety of personal and professional goals. The courses foster critical thinking and encourage students to develop creative, transdisciplinary approaches to problems and issues. In the MALS program, students also have the opportunity to hone professional, academic, and creative writing skills. It also provides numerous opportunities to improve oral communication skills. The small seminar setting (12-14 students) creates space for intensive discussion and dialogue, and students also have the opportunity to present their research in a public forum.
The program consists of a minimum of 30-credit hours of course work. To accommodate full-time workers, required classes are offered primarily in the evening.