Mark your calendar.

Those interested in earning a masters degree in Liberal Studies from West Virginia University have only until Nov. 1 to prepare their application materials for the spring 2007 term.

The MALS is an interdisciplinary degree that provides an opportunity for highly-motivated students to continue their studies in the liberal arts beyond the baccalaureate within a structured program, program director Dr. Barbara Howe saidbut without an exclusive concentration in one discipline.

While applicants are allowed to create their own unique interdisciplinary programs of study, Howe said studies for this degree should focus primarily on theoretical issues in the fine arts, the social sciences and the humanities.

In addition to the University-required graduate admission application, potential MALS students must submit an essay detailing the proposed plan of study, including a description of the central focus of the study and a preliminary identification of courses that will be taken.

Each course must relate to the central theme of study, Howe said.

More information on program requirements is available athttp://www.as.wvu.edu/New_Folder/mals/req.html

Potential applicants should contact Howe as soon as possible at barbara.howe@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-2339, ext. 1155. Her mailing address is: The Center for Womens Studies, P.O. Box 6450, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506 -6450.