There are four basic structures in an ILPS master of arts curriculum:
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A. |
Master
of arts in a social science and liberal arts field or discipline |
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B. |
Master
of arts with a major in creative writing |
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C. |
Master
of arts in a visual and performing arts field |
Each structure includes study in foundations;
specialization; and research, theory, technique, or electives; and capstone
learning.
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Master
of Arts in a Social Science or Liberal Arts Field or
Discipline
Foundations: IMA
551/552 Applied Curriculum Design I, II (3/2 credits)
and IMA 560 Foundations of Academic Discourse (5 credits)
Specialization: Individualized
study in a chosen field (25-42 credits)
Research: Social
science students choose from a selection of local or online
Antioch research courses. (3-15 credits)
Capstone Learning: IMA
692 Capstone Project
(5 credits) or IMA 690a Thesis (10 credits)
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Master
of Arts with a Major in Creative Writing
Foundations: IMA
551/552 Applied Curriculum Design I, II (3/2 credits) and IMA 590 The Professional Writer (5 credits)
Specialization: Individualized
study in craft and technique in a selected genre (25 credits)
Theory and Electives: Genre
theory and critical theory (literary); additional courses
outside genre
(15 credits)
Capstone Learning: IMA 690c Creative Writing Thesis (10 credits)
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Master
of Arts in a Visual or Performing Arts Field
Foundations: IMA
551/552 Applied Curriculum Design I. II
(3/2 credits) and IMA 560 Foundations of Academic Discourse (5 credits)
Specialization: Individualized study in
one or more areas of applied or studio art (25-37
credits)
Theory: Individualized study in history,
theory, or criticism related to the arts (3-15
credits)
Capstone Learning: IMA 690b Visual Arts
Thesis
(10 credits) or IMA 690d Performing Arts Thesis
(10 credits)
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Academic Resources
In order achieve their educational
goals, ILPS students work with assigned and selected academic
resources: an Antioch faculty advisor and a degree committee.
Faculty Advisor
The ILPS Chair appoints a member
of the faculty to work with the student throughout the course
of the program. The faculty advisor and the student communicate
through each stage of the program, from initial contact at the
first residency to the evaluation of the capstone learning and
recommendation for graduation. The faculty advisor assists in
formulating educational goals, identifying potential degree committee
members, and interpreting procedures.
As
the student’s primary
link with Antioch, the faculty advisor approves degree committee
nominations, the individualized curriculum, narrative evaluations,
midpoint and candidacy status reports, and the thesis or capstone
project. Whereas the faculty advisor and the degree committee
share responsibility for academic and curricular matters, the
faculty advisor gives final approval on all aspects of the student’s
academic program.
Degree Committee
A
major advantage of the ILPS program design is that the student
has an opportunity to recruit
two committee members. This is the students’ chance to collaborate
with faculty with whom they share the same academic interests
and who, at the same time, will challenge the intellect of the
student. Throughout the program students will work closely with
their committees.
Since
selecting a degree committee is one of the most essential tasks
in this program, the student
should choose members who will best serve his or her educational
needs. The choice of committee members also depends upon the
student’s background and geographic location. Face-to-face
interaction is important in developing and carrying out the degree.
The student will recruit two individuals of professional standing in the proposed
field of study to serve as committee chair and committee member. The student
and these two individuals comprise the degree committee.
Instructors
Students
also select individuals with whom they will complete their
individualized courses. Instructors
are required to have training, education, and credentials appropriate
to graduate faculty. It is strongly suggested that instructors
have prior experience in guiding graduate-level learning. Both
the degree committee and the faculty advisor approve all instructors
during the development of the student’s individualized curriculum.
