Curriculum
Graduates of the Master of Arts program will be able to think, discuss, speak, and write on the ideas and texts found in the Western cultural tradition of great books in a meaningful way that prepares them for whatever walk of life they choose. The master’s program consists of 30 credit hours. 24 credit hours are devoted to Core Courses in classical literature, political theory, natural science, art, music, and philosophy. A maximum of 6 credit hours are set aside for seminar courses that allow for in-depth study of a variety of topics from major authors and texts to great ideas.
Program of Study
The Master of Arts program consists of 30 credit hours:
Required Core Courses (3 credit hours each)
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18 Credit Hours |
Elective Core Courses |
6 Credit Hours |
Elective Seminars |
6 Credit Hours |
Total Program Credits: |
30 Credit Hours |
Program Requirements
- Completion of 30 credit hours of courses as outlined above
- Capstone Written Comprehensive Exam and Oral Defense.
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above.
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree.
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree.
- Courses may be retaken for a higher grade.
- Honor Code signed at the beginning of each academic year in the program.
- Course work must be completed within 5 years of entering the MA program.
- M.A. Completion Form must be submitted during the first week of the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date.