Tulane University Graduate Studies: Programs of Study
2008-2009 Academic Year
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modern foreign language pertinent to research in the discipline may be required
by the department.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
The requirements for this degree are generally the same as those stated for the
Master of Arts degree, but some programs have variations. See Courses of
Instruction for specific information.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF FINE ARTS
The Master of Fine Arts degree is given through the Departments of Art, Music,
and Theatre. The Department of Music requires a minimum of 30 semester hours;
the Department of Art requires a minimum of 48 semester hours; and the
Department of Theatre requires a minimum of 48 semester hours. A reading
knowledge of a foreign language is not required. It is expected that most students
will spend a minimum of two years of graduate study in fulfilling the
requirements for the Master of Fine Arts degree. For variations in departmental
requirements see Courses of Instruction.
4+1 MASTER'S PROGRAMS
In some programs, undergraduate students have the option of obtaining a master's
degree with one additional year of study beyond the bachelor's degree (4+1).
Program requirements vary, but most 4+1 degrees do not require a thesis, in
which case 30 credit hours of additional coursework beyond the bachelor's degree
are required. Those programs that offer a thesis-based 4+1 option require 24
credit hours of coursework beyond the bachelor's degree. In some cases, a
modified undergraduate curriculum is required to complete the 4+1 program; e.g.,
substitution of 600- level courses in the senior year that can be applied to both the
bachelor's and master's degree, so interested students are advised to consult with
their school's graduate adviser prior to their junior year to obtain specific
instructions for participation in the 4+1 program. Tuition for the fifth year of the
4+1 program is set by the appropriate school or program.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTS
The Master of Liberal Arts program emphasizes graduate-level reading, thinking,
and writing in areas that cross disciplinary lines. The program is designed for full-
time students as well as part-time students who are usually already established in
their careers. To encourage learning as a continuing challenge, it features the
intensity of classroom discussion, the excitement of confronting new ideas, and
the advantages of an academic environment. The program draws on the
intellectual resources of faculty members from a wide variety of departments who
enjoy approaching their academic disciplines from a new direction.
The Master of Liberal Arts program is offered by the School of Continuing
Studies. To enroll in the program, a student must first apply to the School of