Two broad concentrations, Educator and Critical Thinker, already exist. However, even within these broad concentrations, one may want to focus more carefully. MALA courses that are offered each term, from one of the other master of arts or doctoral programs that exist at Clark, from one of the upper level undergraduate courses or from directed readings or directed research. The skill course can be waived with demonstrated prior training. The capstone will be offered regularly and is designed to be a group project.
Individual capstones are possible with permission.
Beginning with five required seminars, the student learns to think critically regardless of the subject matter. The first required seminar is either Introduction to Critical Thinking or The Ideal of the Educated Person. Through either of these courses students will develop a methodology that will then be applied to four subsequent seminars in Science, Social Science, Creative Arts and the Humanities. Three Electives Students may choose from a minimum of three required electives from a variety of areas. The final course requirement for those choosing the thesis option involves thesis research or creative work in preparation for the final project.