Graduate Degree Programs
The School of Liberal Arts graduate degree programs are listed below by program type. For a listing of all graduate programs at Tulane University, please see the Tulane University Catalog website.
Ph.D. Degrees
Anthropology
Nathalie Dajko, graduate director
City, Culture, & Community
Xiaojin Chen, graduate director
Economic Analysis & Policy
John Edwards, graduate director
French
Jonathan Morton, graduate director
History
Elisabeth McMahon, graduate director
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (SLA)
ONLY for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in the School of Liberal Arts for at least one semester.
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Aging Studies
Latin American Studies
James Huck, graduate director
Latin American Studies & Art History
James Huck, graduate director
Linguistics
Nathalie Dajko, graduate director
Philosophy
Kevin Morris, graduate director
Political Science in Political Development
Applicants admitted every other year on even years only.
Virginia Oliveros, graduate director
Spanish and Portuguese
Antonio Gómez , graduate director
MA Degrees
Anthropology (as part of PhD program only)
Nathalie Dajko, graduate director
Art History
Adrian Anagnost, graduate director
Classical Studies
Allison Emmerson, graduate advisor
English
Melissa Bailes, graduate director
History (as part of the PhD program only)
Elisabeth McMahon, graduate director
Latin American Studies
James Huck, graduate director
Linguistics (Computational Linguistics only)
Nathalie Dajko, graduate director
Music
Edward Maxwell Dulaney, graduate director
Philosophy
Kevin Morris, graduate director
Policy Economics
John Edwards, graduate director
Political Economy with Data Analytics
Justin Cook, graduate director
Spanish and Portuguese (as part of the PhD program only)
Antonio Gómez, graduate director
MFA Degrees
Art Studio
Aaron Collier, graduate directors
Dance (Interdisciplinary Dance Performance)
Barbara Hayley, graduate director
Music
MFA
- Musical Theatre
- Voice
- Piano
MA
- Composition
- Musicology
Edward Maxwell Dulaney, graduate director
Theatre
- Design/Technical Production
- Set Design
- Costume Design
- Lighting Design
Victor Holtcamp, chair; Diana Cupsa, design program head
"4+1" MA Degrees
Many of the departments and programs in the School of Liberal Arts offer a “4+1” MA program, which allows Tulane University undergraduates to earn a master’s degree in a fifth year of graduate study at a substantially reduced tuition rate. Many students find the advanced degree a valuable asset that sets them apart from others in the job market. Students considering PhD programs find that a master’s degree provides excellent training for further graduate study and allows students the opportunity to explore their interest and build up their academic credentials before applying to a PhD program.
In 4+1 programs, some of the upper-level courses (6000 and above) that students take to satisfy the major requirements as undergraduates are also counted for credit toward the graduate degree. Only Tulane undergraduate students are eligible for this 4+1 MA degree. Students must apply online and be admitted to these programs. Admission is based on undergraduate performance and recommendations from undergraduate professors. Applications deadlines vary depending on department but generally applications should be submitted in the fall semester of Junior year in order to schedule appropriate classes. Many departments do allow students to apply in their Senior year. The following departments and programs offer a “4+1” option:
Anthropology
Nathalie Dajko, graduate director
Art History
Adrian Anagnost, graduate director
Classical Studies
Allison Emmerson, graduate advisor
English
Melissa Bailes, graduate director
French and Italian
Jonathan Morton, graduate director
History
Elisabeth McMahon, graduate director
Linguistics
Nathalie Dajko, program director
Philosophy
Kevin Morris, graduate director
Policy Economics
John Edwards, graduate director
Spanish and Portuguese
Antonio Gómez, graduate director
Apply to a School or Liberal Arts 4+1 MA program (Select the 4+1 option, NOT the department specific option from the drop down list).
Graduate Certificates
The School of Liberal Arts offers 2 interdisciplinary graduate certificate programs which can be taken in conjunction with and complement your graduate degree:
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Katherine Johnson, director
Mellon Graduate Program in Community Engaged Scholarship
Ryan McBride, graduate director