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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'...

Maria M Dakake

Maria M Dakake

Dr. Dakake researches and publishes on Islamic intellectual history, Quranic studies, Shi`ite and Sufi traditions, and women's spirituality and religious experience. She is one of the general editors and contributing authors of the The Study Quran (HarperOne, 2015), which comprises a translation and ...

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.

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 ...

CHR announces Summer Funding 2023 Awardees

CHR announces Summer Funding 2023 Awardees

Congratulations to the following Mason faculty members, who were selected by the Center for Humanities Research Steering Committee to receive summer funding to support ongoing projects related to the humanities.  Samira Alkassim (Term Assistant Professor of Film Theory) will finish work on her forth...

Coloring Outside the Lines: Interdisciplinary Studies 

  What is Interdisciplinary Studies?  Interdisciplinary studies is an academic approach that encourages the integration of knowledge, methods, and perspectives from multiple disciplines to address complex problems and understand the interconnected nature of various fields of study. It invol...

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Individualized Studies is your opportunity to design an interdisciplinary graduate program to develop expertise spanning multiple areas to meet your distinctive  educational and professional goals. By crafting your own degree path you can leverage the courses and faculty strength of the entire univ...

Individualized Studies - Complementary Discipline Blocks

To help students develop a plan of study, below are curated lists of classes in a variety of disciplines that can be combined to meet the degree requirements. Applicants can simply identify two fields and use the fields’ associated course lists to create an individualized MA degree. Within these fiel...

Dr. Howard launches award winning game based on adolescent girls in India

Dr. Howard launches award winning game based on adolescent girls in India

Dr. Susan Howard is an assistant professor with the School of Integrative Studies as well as an entrepreneur! She has recently launched her new learning-based game called ‘Go Nisha Go’ and it already has over 250K players worldwide. Go Nisha Go, winner of the 2023 Best Learning Game by the Games for...