2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

■ Interdisciplinary Studies


Phone: 703-993-8762
Web: mais.gmu.edu

Executive Committee

Addleson, Axtell, Brown Leonard, Dakake, Ehrlich, Jordan, Kinnaman, Kuhta, Lont, Rodgers, Salmon, Shutika, Snyder-Hall (director), Vitazkova, Yocom

Course Work

This program offers the courses designated MAIS in the Courses  chapter of this catalog. Students in this degree take most of their courses in the disciplines that they integrate as part of their degree program.

Graduate Programs

The master’s 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 ten 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 course work 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:

  • community college teaching
  • computational social sciences
  • energy and sustainability
  • folklore
  • higher education
  • neuroethics
  • religion, culture, and values
  • video-based production
  • women and gender studies
  • zoo and aquarium leadership

For a variety of reasons, traditional graduate programs are not able to meet the specific eduational 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.

Programs

    Master’s Degree