The Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) Student Handbook


PLEASE NOTE:  The MLS Student Handbook and associated pages are official publications or document of FHSU.  The MLS Student Handbook can be used as a resource and guide, but MLS students should consult with the Director of the MLS program or the Graduate School regarding FHSU policies and procedures.

 The MLS motto: “A better world through a better self.”

 

 

 Dear MLS student:

Welcome to FHSU!  We hope that your experience will be enjoyable, educational, and useful in your future endeavors.  The purpose of this handbook is to assist you and to help us improve the quality of the MLS program.  Please share with the MLS Program Director your suggestions and recommendations regarding the MLS program and the MLS Handbook.  You may e-mail recommendations and comments to mls@fhsu.edu and you may contact the MLS Director using the same e-mail address.

One of the most important persons here at FHSU is your faculty advisor. You are strongly encouraged to keep in regular contact with him or her.  Your SWS webpage, which you can access by going to http://www.fhsu.edu/sws/, will tell you the name of your faculty advisor.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your faculty advisor, please do not hesitate to bring them to the attention of the MLS Program Director at mls@fhsu.edu.  

As a general rule, the more interaction that you have with faculty and students, the more you will benefit and the more you will enjoy your MLS program.  Enjoy your MLS experience!

Table of Contents

    MLS home webpage
    MLS Concentrations and Their Respective Transcript Notations
    Purpose of the MLS Program
    FAQs
    Important Phone Numbers
    Master of Liberal Studies Program Checklist
    MLS Program of Study
       Graduate Degree Program and Admission to Candidacy Guidelines for MLS Students
       IDS 820 Projects in Liberal Studies
       IDS 890 Internship in Liberal Studies
       IDS 899 Thesis in Liberal Studies 
             Research Involving Animal Subjects
             Research Involving Human Subjects
             Thesis Guidelines - Guidelines for Thesis and Field Study 
       Study questions for the MLS comprehensive exam(s)
    Aquiring Textbooks
    Organizing Your Semester 
    How to Study
    Writing
    How to Take Exams
    Taking an Incomplete
    Special Section on Plagiarism
    Forms
    Writing and Style Guide (by Dr. Chris Crawford)
    Financial Aid
    Career Services
    Alumni Association
    General Resources for Graduate and Potential Graduate Students  

(Modified 8-30-2007; 1-28-2008)