Master of Liberal Studies
Jerry Van Hoy, Director
The Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) Program at The University of Toledo seeks to provide an intellectually challenging and academically rigorous education to non-traditional students with bachelor’s degrees who desire additional study in the liberal arts. By its very nature, the MLS Program encourages interdisciplinary thinking and respects diverse philosophical and methodological approaches to knowledge. Degree requirements are flexible, allowing students to design a customized program of study that reflects their unique academic interests. In designing the curriculum, students are able to choose from dozens of graduate courses taught campus-wide. You can also earn a graduate certificate as part of your plan of study by incorporating certificate courses in MLS electives.
Recognizing the unique challenges facing non-traditional students, the MLS program attempts to provide course offerings in a variety of formats. The MLS degree may be completed via distance learning or on campus. For further information, please see the master of liberal studies web page at http://www.utoledo.edu/al/mls or contact the director at jerry.vanhoy@utoledo.edu.
A Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies is available through the Master of Liberal Studies program. See the Women’s and Gender Studies section of this catalog for details.
MLS 6010 MLS Seminar in Humanities
[3 credit hours]
Introduction to the concerns and methods of graduate study in the Humanities. This course will demonstrate, through readings from different eras, the interrelated nature of literature, philosophy and history.
Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
MLS 6020 Mls Seminar In Social Sciences
[3 credit hours]
Drawing from major principles and concepts in the social sciences, this course examines issues of the individual and society from a range of disciplinary approaches. Special topics vary.
Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
MLS 6030 Mls Seminar In Natural Sciences
[3 credit hours]
This course discusses the major ideas of the natural sciences in terms of their impact upon the human species. Specific topics vary.
Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
MLS 6040 Mls Seminar In The Visual And Performing Arts
[3 credit hours]
An examination of the concept of creativity in the fields of visual art, theater, dance and music. Topics covered vary with instructor.
Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
MLS 6100 Interdisciplinary Research Methods
[3 credit hours]
Exploration of what it means to use interdisciplinary approaches to research and writing. The course focuses on the logic of interdisciplinary research and how to use disciplinary research epistemologies in interdisciplinary projects. The course also discusses institutional Review Boards and ethical treatment of human subjects in research.
Term Offered: Spring, Fall
MLS 6400 Studies In Humanities
[1-6 credit hours]
Individually supervised study in the humanities. Permission of the Director required. May be repeated for additional credit.
Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
MLS 6500 Studies In Social Sciences
[1-6 credit hours]
Individually supervised study in the social sciences. Permission of the Director required. May be repeated for additional credit.
Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
MLS 6600 Studies In Natural Sciences
[1-6 credit hours]
Individually supervised study in the natural sciences. Permission of the Director required. May be repeated for additional credit.
Term Offered: Spring, Fall
MLS 6700 Studies In The Visual And Performing Arts
[1-6 credit hours]
Individualized or small-group study in the visual and performing arts.
Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
MLS 6970 Masters of Liberal Studies Project
[1-6 credit hours]
Creative or applied capstone project supervised by faculty advisor and committee.
Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
MLS 6990 Mls Thesis
[1-6 credit hours]
Permission of the Director required. May be repeated for additional credit.
Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall