The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program combines a solid academic core with student-selected concentration areas, enabling students to incorporate and integrate various academic disciplines, theories and methodologies. As an MAIS student, you will design an individualized course of study with a faculty advisor, incorporating your interests and academic and professional goals. MAIS degrees may include traditional academic courses, internships and independent study opportunities. The MAIS degree program concludes with a two-semester master's project, completed via the Capstone Seminar (MAIS 5302) and Research Project (MAIS 5303). The master's project will lend itself to an interdisciplinary approach: To complete the project, you will synthesize information from various sources utilizing different methodologies, and draw conclusions to present a new perspective on your selected topic.

Degree Plan

The MAIS degree plan includes at least 36 credit hours, including the following 12 hours of core requirements:

• MAIS 5300 Interdisciplinary Seminar
• MAIS 5321 Library Research Skills
• MAIS 5302 Capstone Seminar
• MAIS 5303 Research Project

For the remaining credit hours, you will choose one or two of the concentration areas:

• American Studies
• Area & Regional Studies (The Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, The Middle East, etc.)
• Arts Management
• Diversity Studies
• Environmental Studies & Sustainability
• Healthcare Studies
• Professional Communication & Leadership

You can also create your own unique concentration area in consultation with your faculty advisor. MAIS students may choose to formulate a concentration area by pursuing one of the many graduate-level certificate programs available at UT Dallas.

How to Apply

• View application requirements for the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Review the steps to admission
• Apply for admission

Contact Us

Ahnna Peavey
Administrative Services Officer Graduate Program
[email protected] 972-883-2350 HH 2.810

Dr. Jillian Duquaine-Watson MAIS Program Head
[email protected] 972-883-2322 HH 2.122