<p>The Master
of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program originated at
George Mason University in 1982. The program was developed as a result
of demand for high quality non-traditional graduate programs in Northern
Virginia. The success of the undergraduate <a href="http://bis.gmu.edu">Bachelor of Individualized
Study (BIS)</a> program demonstrated that interdisciplinary programs filled an
important niche by providing adult students with a non-traditional
option to a department-based education. The MAIS program extended this
concept to the graduate level, allowing individualized and
interdisciplinary post-baccalaureate study. In the beginning the MAIS
program offered just two concentrations, individualized studies and
liberal studies. We have grown considerably since then. We have morphed
and evolved to become a degree program that offers eight concentrations
and provides graduate students a dynamic course of study.</p>
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<p><strong>General Application Requirements</strong></p>
<p>None of the current active concentrations in MAIS requires the GRE or GMAT for admissions requirements. The AVT department requires prospective students to submit a portfolio for art or to conduct an audition for music. The following materials are required for all concentrations:</p>
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online graduate application and application fee<br /><br /> -
official transcripts from previous institutions<br /><br /> -
3 letters of recommendation<br /><br /> -
resume<br /><br /> -
goals statement<br /><br /> -
writing sample</p>
<p><strong>Application Deadlines:</strong></p>
<p>For Fall admission the deadline is March 1. For Spring admisson the deadline is October 15. All supplemental materials should be sent to the CHSS Graduate Admissions office by the application deadline.</p>
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