Wesleyan graduate liberal studies program

The ARC program, in existence since , is of particular interest to working professionals making a career change into becoming an educator since it offers a one-year, part-time path to obtaining teaching certification in Connecticut. In addition, students who are admitted to the GLS program will receive priority consideration for admission to the ARC program, provided other requirements are met.

For Wesleyan undergraduates, the partnership opens a route to certification and fills a curricular void, according to Anna Shusterman, associate professor of psychology. While Wesleyan does not offer the courses in pedagogy required for certification, the ARC program does.

Information about residential, full-time graduate programs in the Sciences and Music can be found on the Graduate Studies website. Register for the monthly evening info session here. Open main menu Menu. Graduate Liberal Studies. Open sub menu Menu. Close sub menu Close. You Belong at Wesleyan. When: Students must apply for this program prior to the MALS degree application deadline for whichever will be their 7th or 8th term as an undergraduate Spring deadline: Thursday, December 10, How: If provisionally admitted as an MALS candidate, students get approval to take GLS courses in fall or spring term of their senior year approval required from class dean, advisor, faculty member and GLS director.

Benefits Students can get a head start on earning their MALS while finishing their undergraduate degree. Students who are entering their 8th term at 31 credits may take MALS courses to maintain full enrollment.

Important Considerations : Courses may not be counted toward more than one degree. GLS courses are worth.