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2 As the only university in Alabama offering a Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program, Auburn University at Montgomery is the choice for those seeking to further their education while pursuing their own individualized plan of study. ter of liberal arts master of liberal arts r of liberal arts

3 The professors are enthusiastic about their subjects and about student success in and out of the classroom. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the MLA program at AUM. - Samantha McNeilly, MLA Program Graduate, 2009 The interdisciplinary program doesn t limit participants to a cookie cutter curriculum, laid out with only one career path and one type of student in mind. Instead, it fosters personal and professional growth by allowing students to chart their own path pursuing a degree based on their own academic interests and professional needs. From my first graduate class to my thesis defense, my experiences with the MLA program have all been wonderful! The program has provided me with the opportunity to achieve lifetime goals that I had previously considered unattainable. The coursework was challenging but always stimulating, and the professors within the program were both inspiring and encouraging. - Angela Fuhrman, MLA graduate, 2003, taught English at Embry Riddle University in Pisa, Italy

4 Plan of Study Specialize in the area of your choosing, or combine different fields, taking six elective courses (18 hours) in: Anthropology/Archaeology Art Communication English Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Offered online or in the classroom) History Philosophy Sociology Spanish Theatre Upon completing six graduate electives in one field, a student becomes qualified to teach that specialty at the college level at most universities and junior colleges. Many of our students have found part-time or full-time employment as instructors at AUM and other institutions, even before completing their degrees.

5 In addition to electives, students must take the following required courses, all of which are offered online or in the classroom for your convenience. MLA 6000: Research and Writing MLA 6010: Culture and Society I (Ancient period through the Renaissance) MLA 6020: Culture and Society II (1660 through the present) Students must also complete a thesis in the field of their choice, under the guidance of a thesis advisor chosen by the student. Past students have completed theses on ancient Greek theatre, African-American history, the American Civil War, Elie Wiesel and the Holocaust, Catherine the Great, Southern women writers, William Shakespeare, American military history, the sociology of the family, American Indians in Alabama, creative writing, visual art, and more. master of liberal arts master of l

6 Flexibility The MLA program attracts students from a broad number of professions and backgrounds. Students may be accepted into the program even if their undergraduate work was not in liberal arts. No additional undergraduate classes are required before MLA coursework begins. From recent college graduates to working professionals juggling work and family, the MLA program has the flexibility needed to help students reach their educational goals. The program may be pursued part-time or full-time, and many courses are taught in the evening or online. Indeed, depending on student interests, the degree may be completed entirely online. In addition, students may begin the program in any semester. Career Options Our graduates have found jobs in high school and college teaching, publishing, marketing, advertising, library science, and other careers. Some have gone on to Ph.D. programs or law school. Unique Opportunities MLA students are eligible for teaching and research assistantships that provide valuable experiences while also helping pay for graduate study. Students in English have the opportunity to work with faculty on publications and to attend and present papers at the annual Sigma Tau Delta national conference. No matter which plan of study you choose, you will have a rich and varied experience.

7 Admission Every applicant must hold a bachelor s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. To apply, please send the following to the AUM Graduate Admissions Office (no later than two weeks before the start of the term in which you hope to begin classes): Online application at and application fee Official transcripts sent directly to AUM from all previously attended institutions * Standardized test scores are not required for acceptance into the program. However, by the start of the student s second term in the MLA program, official GRE or MAT test scores should be sent directly from the examination office to AUM.Test score requirements are waived for those who already have a master s degree. For more information, contact: Dr. Eric Sterling, MLA Coordinator, at esterlin@aum.edu or

8 Master of Liberal Arts Contact: Dr. Eric Sterling MLA Coordinator