MAIS 797: MAIS Proposal Writing
Overview - MAIS 797
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 3-credit course, MAIS 797: MAIS Proposal Writing.
This course provides a structured environment in which students work on their proposals with the MAIS 797 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 797 - Integrated Learning Experience
- 18 credits of coursework towards the degree.
- Completion of research methods course, if required. (The research methods course may not be taken concurrently with MAIS 797.)
Further, students getting ready for MAIS 797 should:
- Have a topic idea in mind.
- Have committee chair who is willing to work with them on their proposal.
- Be thinking about the other two members of the committee, who will also approve the proposal.
Registration
The Interdisciplinary Studies graduate coordinator will admit a student to MAIS 797 after they have submitted the following items in soft copy to mais@gmu.edu:
1. An up-to-date curriculum worksheet signed by the concentration head.
2. A MAIS 797 Registration Checklist, available for download at right, that has been signed by the student's project/thesis committee chair.
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.