The MALS Program
Program
Resources
MALS students have
at their disposal a wide range of University and
program resources.
Administrative
Support
Because
most MALS students have extensive career and family responsibilities,
we make every effort to streamline administrative prodedures, to schedule
classes and events at times conventient to working people, and to
be sensitive to the constraints confronting part-time students.
The Writing Program
Many of our students
have been away from academic work for some time, or have undergraduate
training which included little or no academic writing experience.
For this reason, we offer a writing program to assist students in
developing the academic skills necessary for successful graduate study.
The GLS Writing Consultant offers individual consultations with students
during the evenings, as well as a series of writing workshops and
seminars designed exclusively for MALS students.
Research
Seminars
We also offer
courses and seminars in academic research, including a tour of the Perkins
Library and its resources.
The
Library System
The Duke
Library System consists of the William R. Perkins Library and
seven
other libraries on campus, in addition to the independently
administered libraries in business, law, and medicine. Together,
they house an
impressive collection that is enhanced by reciprocal agreements
with other area universities and through access to digital
archives.
Cultural
and Recreational Opportunities
Students become better
acquainted with each other and with faculty through a variety of informal
social functions, seminars, and discussions sponsored by the MALS program.
In addition, campus lectures, plays and concerts provide a stimulating
variety of enrichment opportunities. Campus athletic and recreational
facilities are open to GLS students and add important dimensions to
the GLS experience.
Graduate Liberal Studies House
The Graduate Liberal Studies House, at 2114 Campus Drive, offers student facilities as well as the administrative offices of the program. Students and alumni are invited to use the student lounge/library, as well as the seminar room for group meetings. The house is equipped with wireless access to the Internet and is a comfortable place to read, study, and meet. If weekend meetings are planned, call the GLS office and we will provide you with access.
Opportunities
for Graduates
We value our
alumni and keep them informed about the program through our newsletter,
emails and invitations to social events. In addition, MALS alumni can
audit our seminars or continue their studies through the GLS Advanced
Studies Program. Graduates are also welcomed to use and enjoy the facilities of the GLS House.
[The
MALS Degree]
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MALS
offers me the perfect complement to my years of professional training.
The interdisciplinary curriculum allows me to explore a wide array of
interests in a focused and rigorous manner. The synergism between excellent
teachers and bright, motivated students makes each class an energizing
and insightful experience.
Mary M. Covington
Medical Director
Student Health Service
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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