“I chose the Master of Arts in Liberals Studies program because it provides me the opportunity to explore my area of study, cognitive linguistics, through the lenses of a variety of disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach allows me to more truly understand the subject I am focusing on and prompts me to synthesize a broad range of knowledge to create new ideas and approaches.”
                  • Glen Yelton, current MALS student.

“The value of my MALS degree cannot be measured since I believe it reflects who I am as a person–a person committed to lifelong learning. I utilize skills I acquired through my degree every day, particularly in my classroom where interdisciplinary is the heart of my syllabus.”
                  •Darcy Martin, MALS graduate; Medical Education Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty, ETSU

“The openness of the liberal studies curriculum allows me to organize a program of study customized to my interests and needs and not be restricted to the university’s and department’s concepts of a particular course of study.”
                   •Charles Ollinger, MALS class of 2002.

"Take control of your own education. Rather than the conventional itinerary proposed by disciplines, the MALS program allows students to analyze one theme across fields of study...Understanding the rewards of interdisciplinary scholarship enriches the  intellect... prepares students for the joys of lifelong learning or for the rigors of Ph.D. work.”

            •Amber Robinette, MALS graduate; case worker for Foothills Care.