The MALS curriculum offers a variety of courses structured around a 12-credit core of requirements.
| Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 501 Introduction to Liberal Studies | 3 |
| MLS 502 Values and Their Expressions | 3 |
| MLS 598 Capstone Tutorial I | 3 |
| MLS 599 Capstone Tutorial II | 3 |
The Foundations Seminars are designed to provide a grounding in values, critical thinking, research, and interdisciplinary study. The Capstone Courses provide direction while students complete a Master's thesis or creative project in the semesters prior to graduation.
In addition, students select 18 credits of electives chosen from options such as:
| Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 503 Cultural Literacy | 3 |
| MLS 505 Multiculturalism and American Values | 3 |
| MLS 506 End of Life Issues and the Catholic Church | 3 |
| MLS 507 Men and Women Dressing the Part | 3 |
| MLS 508 The American Cinema Since World War II | 3 |
| MLS 509 Transcultural Health Care Issues | 3 |
| MLS 510 U.S. Civil War: Present Day Implications | 3 |
| MLS 512 The Drug Culture in American Society: Social, Political, and Health Problem Perspectives | 3 |
| MLS 513 The Built Environment: Outside | 3 |
| MLS 514 The Built Environment: Inside | 3 |
| MLS 515 Social Justice From a Christian Perspective | 3 |
| MLS 516 Values in Italian and Italian-American Movies of the Neorealistic and Post-Neorealistic Era: Portrayal of Women | 3 |
| MLS 518 Family: A Christian Social Perspective | 3 |
| MLS 519 The Novel as Nexus for Cross Cultural Values | 3 |
| MLS 556 Women and Leadership | 3 |
| MLS 588 Special Topics/Readings | 3 |
| MLS 589 Independent Study | 1-3 |
