MLA students, in consultation with the MLA director, develop an individual plan of study tailored to their interests, choosing from a broad selection of Tulane graduate courses in anthropology, economics, education, English, foreign languages, history, natural sciences, political science, psychology, sociology, and other fields, including special-topic MLA courses. The basic requirement for admission to the MLA program is a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The part-time MLA program is designed primarily for students in the New Orleans area. Full-time MLA students can come from the local area, the nation, or other countries. The program concentrates on oral and written communications skills, acquaintance with computer technologies, and aspects of business relevant to communicators.
Students can tailor much of their coursework to their areas of interest.
Electives may be chosen from an array of disciplines, including English, Speech, Communication, Marketing, Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Media Arts. The program trains students in areas such as advertising, publicity, public relations, film, television, radio, and print journalism. Students may earn an Associate of Arts in Media Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts, a minor in Media Arts, or a post-baccalaureate certificate in Media Arts. The Associate of Arts in Media Arts is ideal for students who want to gain a background in the written and oral communication, computer, and design skills required in media related fields such as print journalism, television, radio, public relations, and advertising. Students are encouraged to continue their education after earning this degree, as the Bachelor of Arts is preferred by many employers.