The master of arts degree program in interdisciplinary studies (MAIS) is designed for students who seek a degree that integrates knowledge from several disciplines. It addresses a rapidly evolving demand for specialized and individualized graduate study. Students choose one of seven structured concentrations or devise an individualized program of study when traditional degree programs do not meet their evolving careers or life goals.
The degree requires coursework from a home department and selected courses from other disciplines. Students complete their degrees with a project or thesis.
Concentrations
Students pursuing a master’s degree program in interdisciplinary studies can choose established concentrations in these areas:
- Computational Social Science
- Energy and Sustainability
- Religious Studies
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Social Justice and Human Rights
- War and the Military in Society
- Women and Gender Studies
For a variety of reasons, traditional graduate programs are not able to meet the specific educational goals of some students. They can choose an individualized concentration. With the help of a faculty advisor, they design an individualized program of study that includes courses from several academic disciplines.
Concentration Heads
Associate Professors
Lisa C Breglia
Maria M Dakake
Benjamin Gatling
Christopher H. Hamner
Term Associate Professors
Anamaria Berea
Rachel A. Lewis
Shayna Maskell
Term Assistant Professors
MA Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)
Students pursuing an MAIS take most of their courses in the disciplines that they integrate as part of their degree program.
600 Level Courses
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Graduate or Non-Degree.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Interdiscply Studies degree.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
700 Level Courses
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.