<p>The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) concentration in zoo and aquarium leadership prepares students for advanced careers in modern, professional zoos and aquariums. The curriculum is designed to enhance advancement opportunities for those associated with an accredited zoo or aquarium. The program, designed in response to the American Zoological Association Board of Regents training surveys, addresses the needs of the greater Zoo and Aquarium Community. The courses focus on leadership, administrative and personnel management, collections management, and education skills necessary for career development in the industry. This MAIS concentration offers three areas of specialization within the concentration:</p> <ul> <li>Leadership in Zoo/Aquarium Collections Management</li> <li>Leadership in Zoo/Aquarium Administration</li> <li>Leadership in Zoo/Aquarium Conservation Education</li> </ul> <p><strong>Admission to the concentration and enrollment in the courses are restricted to members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.</strong></p> 2009 ZAL 2007-10-26T11:27:12Z MAIS 70 MAIS Zoo and Aquarium Leadership <p>Sylvia K. Vitazkova, PhD<br /> Director of the MAIS Concentration in Zoo and Aquarium Leadership<br /> Enterprise Hall 434, MSN 5G3<br /> Fairfax, VA 22030<br /> 703.993.1452<br /></p> false 753 LA-MAIS-ISIN-ZAL LA-MAIS-ISIN 60 <p>Students pursuing this concentration must successfully complete 36 credits of graduate course work distributed as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Four core courses (12 credits): PUAD 505; NCLC 510, 511, 520</li> <li>Three courses (9 credits) of cognate courses, determined by field of specialization and chosen in consultation with advisor and approval of Zoo and Aquarium Leadership (ZAL) faculty coordinator</li> <li>9 to 12 credits of electives, approved by advisory committee and selected in consultation with faculty advisor</li> <li>1 credit of MAIS 797 Proposal</li> <li>2 to 5 credits of MAIS 798 Project or 5 credits of MAIS 799 Thesis</li> </ul> <p>Admitted students who wish to take a course at another accredited institution and apply the credit to this concentration must receive prior approval from the advisor, the MAIS program director, and the dean.</p> 2009-08-25T20:53:25Z