UNC Asheville

Master of Liberal Arts

Advance Your Passion For Learning

The Master of Liberal Arts Program is an interdisciplinary, part-time course of study for college graduates who are interested in broad-based learning at the master’s degree level. Our evening classes allow working professionals the opportunity to grow intellectually.

The MLA 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.  The program allows students to focus on issues of importance in contemporary culture and to build your own interdisciplinary curriculum around the following focus areas: Humanities and Creative Writing; Globalization Past and Present; Science and Human Values.

Admissions
Degree-seeking
Non degree-seeking (Graduate Special)
Transfer

Academics
MLA Degree Requirements
Course Schedules
30-hour Progress check form (PDF)
36 hour Progress check form (PDF)
Tutorial Proposal Form (PDF)

Current Student Information
2010-11 MLA Student Handbook
Leave of Absence Procedure
Registration Instructions (PDF)
Application for Graduation (PDF)
30-hour Competency and Degree Certification Form (PDF)

36-hour Competency and Degree Certification Form (PDF)
UNC Asheville Email

Prospective Student Information
About the Program
Asheville Graduate Center

Affording MLA
General Information | Office of Financial Aid | Office of Financial Affairs | Tuition & Fees | Tuition Payment Plan

General Information and Helpful Links
About UNC Asheville | About Asheville | Academic Calendar | Campus Map | Campus Security | Directions to Campus | MLA Student Handbook | Moodle | OnePort | OneStop | Parking | Safety & Emergency Information | University Directory | UNC Asheville website search engine

UNC Asheville Services for Students
Bookstore | Campus Events Calendar | Career Center | Computer Labs | Copy Center | Counseling Center | Cultural and Special Events | D.H. Ramsey Library | Dining Services | Campus Recreation | Information Technology Services (ITS) | OneCard Office | Student Health Services | Writing Center
Complete List of UNC Asheville Student Services

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Download the 2010-11 MLA Student Handbook here.

WHY MLA?


Whether you're passionate about creative writing, astronomy, climate change, history, or if you want a flexible, build-your-own program, the Master of Liberal Arts at UNC Asheville can transform that passion into an advanced degree.

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

August 30 - Late-Add with Instructor Permission begins. Withdrawal period with W grade begins.

September 1 - Applications for Graduation for December due to the MLA Program Office by 4pm.

September 3 - Late-Add with Instructor Permission ends.

September 6 - Labor Day - no classes.

October 11-12 - Fall break - no classes.

 

Link to FALL 2010 COURSE SCHEDULE

 

 

North Carolina's Public Liberal Arts University