MAIS 797: Interdisciplinary Studies Proposal Writing

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

This seminar prepares MAIS students to develop and defend a formal proposal for their master’s thesis or applied project. Through structured workshops and guided faculty mentorship, students identify and refine a topic, conduct a literature review, develop an interdisciplinary framework, design an appropriate methodology or project plan, and prepare for a proposal defense. The course culminates in a written and oral defense of the student’s proposal before their faculty committee. The completed proposal serves as the foundation for the student’s culminating work in MAIS 798 (Project) or MAIS 799 (Thesis). Students must receive approval and formal sign-off from their full committee before beginning work in MAIS 798/799. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to MAIS and completion of 18 credits of graduate coursework including any required research methodology course(s). Students are encouraged to take MAIS 797 in the last year of the program
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled for Fall 2026

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