Liberal Studies
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MLS) program at Widener University provides an interdisciplinary and humanistic approach to an understanding of self, society and human accomplishment. It is based on the conviction that the cultivation of general knowledge and the study of the human experience have a strong and exciting appeal for adult students who wish to learn, to discuss, to wonder, and to enjoy.
Emphasis is placed on the development of a unified understanding of the arts and sciences. Through core courses in cultural anthropology, philosophy, and science, a basis is provided for students to move into elective courses in sociology, history, art history, folklore, literature, political science, economics, writing and communications, as well as additional courses in cultural anthropology, philosophy, and science.
All courses are specially created for the program. Classes are small in size, have a seminar format, and are offered in the evening, on the Chester Campus.
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project is designed to be a unifying or culminating project in
which the student brings to bear on some topic or issue the judgment and
perspectives arising from the Liberal Studies courses taken. As an
interdisciplinary degree, the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies signifies that
students have been exposed to a broad range of perspectives in the liberal arts
and sciences. The Capstone Project, as a final exercise, should reveal what has
been gained by this exposure. Each student works under the guidance of a faculty
supervisor whom the student selects from among the MLS faculty.