Admission to the UNC Asheville Master of Liberal Arts Program
is based upon (1) the applicant's possession of a baccalaureate degree or its
equivalent in any field and (2) demonstrated interest in pursuing advanced study
in the liberal arts.
What is MLA?
UNCA's Master of Liberal Arts Program is an interdisciplinary, part-time
course of study for college educated adults who are interested in
broad-based learning at the graduate level. The Master of Liberal Arts
degree focuses on the theme "The Human Condition." The program explores
human nature, human values, and the quality of human life. The theme
integrates studies ranging from the humanities and the arts to the natural
and social sciences. To earn the MLA, students must successfully complete 10
courses (30 credit hours), including a capstone project seminar.
Is MLA the right
degree for me?
Its diverse scope allows students to choose from a wide range of courses,
and the interdisciplinary nature of the program acts to promote a broad,
enriched experience in the study of the human condition. This experience
extends students' intellectual resources and ranges, promotes openness to
new ideas and tolerance for differences, stimulates students to find
connections between their lifelong learning and their personal and
professional lives, and encourages a lifelong commitment to learning.
What are the
Course Offerings and Requirements?
Please read through our
Degree Requirements,
as well as our current semester's
Course Schedule
for more information on MLA courses.
What should
students expect to accomplish through the MLA Program?
As successful graduate students in a Liberal Arts program, students should
expect to complete the program with a deepened understanding of and
appreciation for the importance of integrated learning, critical thinking
and the benefits of life-long learning. In addition to such general
accomplishments, the program has articulated a number of more technical
outcomes that are expected of successful MLA students.
Upon completion
of the program, graduates should have the following qualities and skills:
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an ability to
independently initiate, design, conduct and report on research
and/or creative projects
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an ability to
formulate viable research questions
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an ability to
manage time to maximize the quality of their scholarship
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an understanding
of the major contours of academic work in their areas of study
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a capacity for
critical evaluation of relevant scholarly and/or creative
literature
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well-developed
and flexible problem-solving abilities
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a capacity to
communicate effectively the results of scholarship by oral and
written means
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an understanding
of and facility with scholarly conventions in their areas of
study
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a respect for
intellectual integrity and the ethics of research and
scholarship
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a capacity to
cooperate with other scholars
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an ability to
manage information effectively, including the application of
computer systems and software where appropriate to student's
areas of study
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