this program is basically a waste of time and money. The Dartmouth reputation really doesn't extend to this non-degree. I attended the program and definitely regret it. The classes are a joke and fail in comparison to regular Dartmouth undergrad or grad school courses. Had some friends who went on to PhD's - but I believe they could have and would have anyway without this aimless pit stop. aside from the cost, disregard by the academic community, uselessness of the degree and cost (did I mention the cost?), basic lack of admission standards - the worst part is that you don't graduate with a group of like minded peers in a professional track, you are a herd of cats. useless. Either get into a real master's program in a subject or don't go to grad school. Whatever you do - don't do this program (OR ANY other MALS program at any school in the world).