All Interdisciplinary Studies capstone projects and theses are preceded by a formal research proposal approved by the student's entire 3-person committee. To help students prepare to write a successful proposal, they are required to take a 1-credit course, MAIS 793: Integrated Learning Experience, which was formerly listed as MAIS 797 - Interdisciplinary Studies Proposal.
This course provides a structured environment in which students work on their proposals with the MAIS 793 instructor and the student's project/thesis committee chair. The course culminates in the presentation of the research project/thesis proposal to an audience of peers and professors.
Prerequisites for MAIS 793 - Integrated Learning Experience
Further, students getting ready for MAIS 793 should:
The Interdisciplinary Studies graduate coordinator will admit a student to MAIS 793 after they have submitted the following items in soft copy to mais@gmu.edu:
Once the MAIS administrative coordinator has verified all of the items on the checklist, she will create a slot in the class. At that point, the student will log into Patriot Web to claim the slot.
MAIS 793: Integrated Learning Experience is required for all MAIS students. For those concentrations that require a project of thesis, or for those choosing to complete a project or thesis in concentrations where it is optional, this class will guide the student through developing their proposal for a project or thesis. For students not required and not choosing to complete the optional project or thesis, this class will guide them through developing a deliverable that summarizes their work in the program. The course culminates with presentations of the research project/thesis proposals or deliverable to an audience of peers and professors.
Prerequisites for MAIS 793 - Integrated Learning Experience
Further, students getting ready for MAIS 793 should:
The Interdisciplinary Studies graduate coordinator will admit a student to MAIS 793 after they have submitted the following items in soft copy to mais@gmu.edu:
Once the MAIS administrative coordinator has verified all of the items on the checklist, she will create a slot in the class. At that point, the student will log into Patriot Web to claim the slot.