UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (Indiana) Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program Path: IDS Type: Unrestricted IDS Program Type: Foundational IDS Program Description: The MALS provides a postgraduate credential for individuals who seek personal enrichment and whose careers would be enhanced by a formal course of graduate study, but who prefer an interdisciplinary approach The program is a viable alternative for educators seeking professional development and for meeting state license renewal requirements The program could be an appropriate step toward further degree work in doctoral interdisciplinary programs (From website.) Program Structure: Admission Requirements: Application, Official Undergraduate Transcripts, Resumé , Statement of Purpose, (3) Letters of Recommendation, Interview Credit Hours: 33 credits Required Coursework: credits, Three interdisciplinary seminars: Humanities, Social Science and Science Individually Selected Coursework: 24 credits, Electives Exit Courses & Work: Thesis optional; the core course “Becoming Wise” can be taken in place of writing a thesis Established Department(s) of Focus: Open Program Statistics: Faculty: No IDS specific faculty information available Students: Resident students only Most classes meet in the late afternoon and evening Program History: No information available Contact Information: Address: Graduate Studies, MA Liberal Studies Program, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd., Evansville, IN 47712 Phone Number: 812-465-7015 Email: GSSR@usi.edu Website: http://www.usi.edu/libarts/mals/