M.L.A Chicago vs Northwestern vs Dartmouth vs Duke vs HES

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<p>I just need your opinion about the master of liberal arts program at University of Chicago and can you please compare this program with Northwestern, Dartmouth, Duke and HES...</p>

<p>How reputable is the Master of Liberal Arts program at University of Chicago?
Is it a cash-cow?
Can you please weigh with other universities?
Is the MLA degree a real Chicago degree, or is it a separate Continuing Studies degree?</p>

<p>Chicago Master of Liberal Arts:<a href="https://grahamschool.uchicago.edu/php/mla/%5B/url%5D"&gt;https://grahamschool.uchicago.edu/php/mla/&lt;/a>
Duke Master of Liberal Studies:Graduate Liberal Studies at Duke University
Dartmouth MALS: MALS - Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Northwestern Master of Liberal Arts:Liberal Studies - Graduate Program - School of Continuing Studies - Northwestern University
Harvard Extention School Master of Liberal Arts: Harvard Master of Liberal Arts Degree Program</p>

<p>What is your ranking within these programs?
Dartmouth > Duke > Chicago > Northwestern > HES ?</p>

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<p>"At the end of each quarter, the University holds a formal Convocation Ceremony. You may apply to graduate in any one of the four quarters. In Spring Quarter, the Convocation Ceremony is held outside in Harper Quadrangle. In the other three quarters, it is held in Rockefeller Chapel. At Convocation, MLA students graduate alongside students from other academic departments and are awarded a Master of Liberal Arts degree from the University of Chicago. More information about the ceremony can be found on the Convocation website, Convocation | University of Chicago.</p>

<p>Steps for Graduation</p>

<p>When you have completed seven or more MLA courses and begun working on your thesis or special project, you should also begin thinking about preparing for graduation. You can follow the steps below as preparation for your graduation."</p>

<p>In keeping with University of Chicago tradition, at least nine courses are required to earn a master’s degree. The MLA program distributes the course requirements this way:</p>

<p>1 humanities core course
1 social science core course
1 biological science course
1 physical science course
4 elective courses (must include one non-Western topic)
1 independent study course</p>