Liberal Arts, M.A.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts, applicant must have an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Admission decisions are made after a holistic review of all admission materials and are based on the program’s judgment of the applicant’s capacity, suitability, and preparation for graduate study. The admissions committee reserves the right to request references and/or an interview.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

1. submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php). Once this initial application has been accepted, the applicant will receive directions on how to enter the graduate portal to be able to submit other materials.
2. submit a current resume or vitae;
3. submit a 500-word statement of purpose outlining academic interests and goals;
4. submit two letters of recommendation from professors, supervisors, or others familiar with qualifications to address applicant’s potential to successfully complete the M.A. in Liberal Arts program;
5. submit official transcripts of all previous college work.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts in Liberal Arts requires completion of 30 semester hours (non-thesis option) or 30-33 semester hours (thesis option).

Candidate must

1. complete 30 semester hours (non-thesis) or 30-33 (thesis); no more than 30 percent of the total degree hours dual-listed as 5000-level undergraduate/graduate hours can be counted toward the degree;
2. successfully complete and defend a thesis or capstone project.

Curriculum: Liberal Arts

The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements. In addition, a maximum of 6 hours of thesis research may be required to fulfill degree requirements.