The master of arts in interdisciplinary studies (MAIS) seeks to synthesize knowledge from several academic programs in the pursuit of gaining a more dynamic understanding of a given topic. The program addresses the rapidly evolving demand for unique graduate study by promoting advanced scholarship that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.
MAIS offers ten structured interdisciplinary concentrations.
- Community college teaching (with a focus on communication, English, information systems, math, Spanish, or TESL)
- Computational social science
- Energy and sustainability
- Film and video studies
- Folklore studies
- Higher education (administration or student services)
- Neuroethics
- Religion, culture and values
- War and the military in society
- Women and gender studies and
Beginning fall 2012, MAIS will offer a new concentration.
In addition to these concentrations, the MAIS program also offers students the opportunity to design their own individualized program to meet the special needs of their careers.
Student’s Beekeeping Project Empowers Peruvian Indigenous Group
