Degrees and Certificates
Graduate
Computational Social Science concentration in the MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies
MERGING SOCIAL SCIENCE WITH COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND MODELING
Computational Social Science merges social science with computer programming and modeling to prepare students for jobs in government, the military and the private sector.
Energy and Sustainability concentration in the MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies
CREATING THE SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS OF THE FUTURE
Energy and Sustainability offers broad training in environmental science, engineering, economics and business, public policy, and the humanities to create the sustainability professionals of the future.
Individualized Studies concentration in the MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Designing your own Masters with a Mission
Individualized Studies invites applicants whose goals are not met by a traditional master's program to design their own path, with faculty assistance, prior to applying to the program.
MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies
The Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences consists of multiple established degree paths that exist in partnership with academic units and faculty across the University. It offers a home for students with broad academic interests who seek a master's degree that will help them to create a better world. While their degree paths may vary dramatically, our students share a desire to address critical problems facing the world today. MAIS encourages students' freedom and creativity while recognizing the demand for high quality, non-traditional graduate programs that transcend disciplinary boundaries.
Religious Studies concentration in the MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies
INQUIRING INTO RELIGION AS AN ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE, AND FREQUENT SOURCE OF CONFLICT, IN SOCIETY
Religious Studies provides inquiry into religion as an organizing principle, and frequent source of conflict, with training suitable for careers in law, government, journalism, library sciences, teaching and work with non-profits.
Social Justice and Human Rights concentration in the MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies
IMAGINING AND APPLYING STRATEGIES FOR CREATING AND SUSTAINING A MORE EQUITABLE, JUST, AND HUMANE WORLD
Social Justice and Human Rights focuses on racial injustice, educational rights, (dis)ability rights, indigenous rights, animal rights, and human trafficking in preparation for careers in education, public service, and community organizing.
War and the Military in Society concentration in the MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies
UNDERSTANDING THE WAYS NATIONS CONCEIVE OF MILITARY APPARATUS, AND ITS BEARING ON FUTURE POLICY DECISIONS
War and the Military in Society provides broad training in understanding the ways nations conceive of their military apparatus, and the bearing it has on future policy decisions, for careers in national defense, intelligence, and international security.
Women and Gender Studies concentration in the MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies
FOCUSING ON THE INTERSECTIONS AMONG GENDER, SEXUALITY, RACE AND CLASS
Women and Gender Studies combines research, teaching, and activism, with a focus on the intersections of sex, gender, sexuality, and power in preparation for careers in education, public service and community organizing.
Accelerated MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Accelerated master’s degree programs (BAM) are designed for Mason’s highly qualified and highly motivated undergraduates. BAM provides a streamlined application process with no application fee. Students are allowed to apply six graduate credits to their undergraduate degrees and have the opportunity to take an additional six graduate credits to be held for reserve graduate credit (apply only to the graduate degree), thereby starting their graduate degrees with up to 12 credits earned while undergraduates. Students admitted to an accelerated master’s degree program have the opportunity to complete both degrees in a reduced amount of time, and at a reduced cost.