George Mason University

Welcome to the MAIS program! The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies 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 eight structured interdisciplinary tracks: Community College Teaching (in Communication, English, Math, Spanish,and Teaching English as a Second Language [TESL]), Folklore, Global Interaction, Higher Education, Religion, Culture and Values, Video-Based Production, Women and Gender Studies, and Zoo & Aquarium Leadership.

In addition to the outlined concentrations of study, the MAIS program also offers students the opportunity to design their own Individualized program to meet the special needs of their careers.

Survival through Domestic Service: Poverty, Racism, and Sexism at Work in Brasil

MAIS student Nicole McCoy (2008) traveled to Brazil to conduct field work among poor, black domestic servants. Read More >>