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Interdisciplinary Studies, MAIS

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

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Program
Award
Interdisciplinary Studies, MAIS
Total credits (published)
3
Credits (computed from items)
574-584
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_72224564
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Core Courses

major core · 0 items

    Required Courses 1

    3 items
    1. 3
    2. 3
    3. 3

    Electives 2

    electives · 6 items
    1. Select three electives from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. 3
    3. 3
    4. 3
    5. 3
    6. 3

    Research Course

    4 items
    1. Select one from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. 3
    3. 1
    4. 1

    Electives (9 credits)

    electives · 1 item
    1. 3

    Project or Thesis

    3 items
    1. Select one from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Project (take 3 credits)”
      1-5
    3. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (take 3 credits)”
      1-5

    Energy, Sustainability or Environmental Policy

    9 items
    1. Select three from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. As published: “Special Topics in Economics 1”
      3
    3. As published: “Selected Topics in Environmental Science (take 3 credits) 1”
      0-4
    4. As published: “Energy Policy (take 3 credits)”
      3
    5. 3
    6. 3
    7. 3
    8. As published: “Topics in Policy and Government (take 3 credits) 1”
      1-3
    9. As published: “Topics in Public Policy (when topic involves environmental or sustainability policy) 1”
      1-3

    Humanities or Social Science Approaches to Sustainability and Environmental Issues

    19 items
    1. Select three from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. 3
    3. 3
    4. 3
    5. 3
    6. 3
    7. 3
    8. 3
    9. 3
    10. As published: “Special Topics in Economics 1”
      3
    11. 3
    12. 3
    13. 3
    14. As published: “Case Studies in Globalization 2”
      3
    15. As published: “Problems in American History 1”
      1-6
    16. 3
    17. 3
    18. As published: “Special Topics in Contemporary Philosophy 1”
      3
    19. 3

    Natural Science

    6 items
    1. Select one from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. 3
    3. 3
    4. 3
    5. 3
    6. 3

    Electives

    electives · 52 items
    1. Select 3 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. 3
    3. 3
    4. 3
    5. 3
    6. 3
    7. 3
    8. 3
    9. 3
    10. 3
    11. 3
    12. 3
    13. 3
    14. As published: “Special Topics in Economics 1”
      3
    15. As published: “Selected Topics in Environmental Science (take 3 credits) 1”
      0-4
    16. 3
    17. 3
    18. 3
    19. 3
    20. 3
    21. 3
    22. 3
    23. 3
    24. 3
    25. 3
    26. 3
    27. 3
    28. 3
    29. 3
    30. 3
    31. 3
    32. 3
    33. 4
    34. 3
    35. 3
    36. 3
    37. 3
    38. As published: “Directed Studies in Environmental Science and Public Policy (take 3 credits)”
      1-4
    39. 3
    40. 3
    41. 3
    42. 3
    43. 3
    44. As published: “Case Studies in Globalization 2”
      3
    45. As published: “Problems in American History 1”
      1-6
    46. 3
    47. As published: “Experiential Learning 3”
      1-6
    48. 3
    49. 3
    50. As published: “Topics in Public Policy 1”
      1-3
    51. 3
    52. 3

    Methods and Techniques Courses

    24 items
    1. Select one from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. As published: “Qualitative Research Methods for Environmental Scientists 1”
      3
    3. 4
    4. 3
    5. 3
    6. 3
    7. 3
    8. As published: “Topics in Public Policy 2”
      1-3
    9. Select one from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. 3
    11. 3
    12. 3
    13. 3
    14. 3
    15. 3
    16. 3
    17. 3
    18. 3
    19. 3
    20. 3
    21. 3
    22. 3
    23. 3
    24. 3

    Capstone Proposal

    1 item
    1. 3

    Project or Thesis

    3 items
    1. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Project (take 3 credits)”
      1-5
    3. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (take 3 credits)”
      1-5

    Core Courses

    major core · 2 items
    1. 3
    2. 3

    Interdisciplinary Competencies in Religious Studies (9 credits)

    0 items

      Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics

      10 items
      1. 3
      2. 3
      3. 3
      4. 3
      5. 3
      6. 3
      7. 3
      8. 3
      9. 3
      10. As published: “Islamic Biomedical Ethics (Religion in the Americas)”
        3

      Religion in the Americas

      5 items
      1. 3
      2. 3
      3. 3
      4. 3
      5. 3

      Religions in Confliclt, Conversation, and Transition

      6 items
      1. 3
      2. 3
      3. 3
      4. 3
      5. 3
      6. 3

      Electives

      electives · 0 items

        Select 5 courses from the following:

        22 items
        1. 3
        2. 3
        3. 3
        4. 3
        5. 3
        6. 3
        7. 3
        8. 3
        9. 3
        10. 3
        11. 3
        12. 3
        13. 3
        14. 3
        15. 3
        16. 3
        17. 3
        18. 3
        19. 3
        20. 3
        21. 3
        22. 3

        Capstone Proposal

        1 item
        1. 3

        Project or Thesis

        3 items
        1. Select one of the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Project (take 3 credits)”
          1-5
        3. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (take 3 credits)”
          1-5

        Core Courses

        major core · 0 items

          Foundational Course

          1 item
          1. 3

          Social Justice and Human Rights Courses

          4 items
          1. 3
          2. Choose one of the following:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          3. 3
          4. 3

          Social Justice and Human Rights Issues and Movements

          6 items
          1. Select one course from the following:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. 3
          3. 4
          4. 3
          5. 3
          6. 3

          other relevant course chosen in consultation with the concentration head

          concentration · 0 items

            Emphasis Courses

            1 item
            1. Select 6 credits of courses with an emphasis on a specific social justice or human rights issue or context or a specific region, chosen in consultation with the concentration head. The theme of the emphasis courses should be reflected in the student's experiential learning project. 1
              Not resolved to a course
              6

            Experiential Learning

            1 item
            1. 3

            Electives

            electives · 53 items
            1. Students complete 6 elective credits from the following or other relevant courses chosen in consultation with the concentration head.
              Not resolved to a course
              6
            2. 3
            3. 3
            4. 3
            5. As published: “Special Topics in Communication 1”
              3
            6. 3
            7. 3
            8. 3
            9. 3
            10. 3
            11. 3
            12. 3
            13. 3
            14. 3
            15. 3
            16. 3
            17. 3
            18. 3
            19. As published: “Advanced Topics in Education 2”
              1-6
            20. 3
            21. 3
            22. 3
            23. As published: “Special Topics in the History and Criticism of Children's Literature 3”
              3
            24. 3
            25. 3
            26. 3
            27. As published: “Special Topics in Higher Education 4”
              1-3
            28. As published: “Problems in American History 5”
              1-6
            29. 4
            30. As published: “Experiential Learning 6”
              1-3
            31. As published: “Special Topics in Nutrition and Food Studies 7”
              3
            32. 3
            33. 3
            34. 3
            35. 3
            36. 3
            37. 3
            38. 3
            39. As published: “Special Topics in Sociology 8”
              3
            40. 3
            41. 3
            42. 3
            43. 3
            44. 3
            45. 3
            46. 3
            47. 3
            48. 3
            49. As published: “Current Topics in Women and Gender Studies 9”
              1-3
            50. As published: “Special Topics 10”
              3
            51. 3
            52. 3
            53. 3

            Research Methods Course

            5 items
            1. Select one course from the following
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. 3
            3. 3
            4. 3
            5. 3

            Other relevant course in consultation with an advisor

            0 items

              Capstone Proposal

              1 item
              1. 3

              Project or Thesis

              3 items
              1. Select one from the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Project (take 3 credits)”
                1-5
              3. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (take 3 credits)”
                1-5

              Interdisciplinary Perspectives on War and the Military in Society (27 Credits)

              25 items
              1. As published: “Problems in American History (when topic is The Second World War or Civil Military Relations)”
                1-6
              2. As published: “Topics in the American Civil War Era (when the topic is The Civil War)”
                3
              3. 3
              4. As published: “Problems in European History (when the topic is Fall of the Roman Empire, The First Global Wars, Revolutions in the Atlantic, The Second World War, or Technology and Power)”
                3
              5. 3
              6. 3
              7. 3
              8. 3
              9. 3
              10. 3
              11. As published: “Selected Topics (when the topic is Urban Warfare)”
                3
              12. 3
              13. As published: “Topics in Policy and Government (when the topic is Middle East Security, European Security, or International Money Laundering and Terror)”
                1-3
              14. 3
              15. 3
              16. 3
              17. As published: “Advanced Topics in Global Health Security (when the topic is Cyber Warfare Strategy/Policy)”
                1-4
              18. 3
              19. As published: “Special Topics in Geography and Geoinformation Science (when the topic is Military Geography or Insurgency)”
                3
              20. 3
              21. 3
              22. As published: “Topics in Policy and Government (when the topic is Intelligence and Public Policy, Disruptive Technology and National Security, or Information Intelligence and Smart Power)”
                1-3
              23. 3
              24. 3
              25. As published: “Experiential Learning 1”
                1-6

              Research Methods

              6 items
              1. Students select one research methods course from the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. 3
              3. 3
              4. 3
              5. 3
              6. As published: “Topics in Policy and Government (when topic is Qualitative Research Methods)”
                1-3

              Capstone Proposal

              1 item
              1. 3

              Project or Thesis

              3 items
              1. Select one from the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Project (take 3 credit)”
                1-5
              3. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (take 3 credits)”
                1-5

              Core Courses

              major core · 4 items
              1. 3
              2. 3
              3. 3
              4. Students take one course from each of the following areas. 1
                Not resolved to a course
                9

              Critical Race Studies (3 credits)

              6 items
              1. 3
              2. 4
              3. 3
              4. or: INTS 541 Policing Black Bodies
                3
              5. As published: “Current Topics in Women and Gender Studies (when topic is Black Psychology)”
                1-3
              6. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is Gender, Race, Reform 1800-1920, Gender, Race and Lynching or Gender and Racial Idealogy in Jim Crow)”
                3

              Bodies and Sexualities (3 credits)

              3 items
              1. 3
              2. As published: “Current Topics in Women and Gender Studies (when topic is Feminist Ecopolitics or Gender, Race and Animal Rights)”
                1-3
              3. 3

              Transnational and Global Perspectives (3 credits)

              4 items
              1. 3
              2. 3
              3. 3
              4. 3

              Electives

              electives · 9 items
              1. Students take 12 credits in elective courses that address the study of women and gender and that are not taken as part of the core focus.
                Not resolved to a course
                12
              2. 3
              3. 3
              4. 3
              5. As published: “Current Topics in Women and Gender Studies (can be repeated for credit)”
                1-3
              6. As published: “Special Topics (can be repeated for credit)”
                3
              7. 3
              8. 3
              9. 3

              Other relevant courses from other disciplines chosen in consultation with concentration head

              concentration · 0 items

                Capstone Proposal

                1 item
                1. 3

                Project or Thesis

                3 items
                1. Select one from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                2. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Project (take 3 credits)”
                  1-5
                3. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (take 3 credits)”
                  1-5

                Disciplinary Focus

                1 item
                1. Select 15 credits in one discipline. These require the approval of faculty advisor and MAIS director.
                  Not resolved to a course
                  15

                Complementary Disciplines

                1 item
                1. Select 12 credits in complementary disciplines. These require the approval of faculty advisor and MAIS director.
                  Not resolved to a course
                  12

                Research Methods

                2 items
                1. Students take the following research methods course or other relevant courses in consultation with a faculty advisor and MAIS director.
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                2. 3

                Capstone Proposal

                1 item
                1. 3

                Project or Thesis

                3 items
                1. Select one from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                2. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Project (take 3 credits)”
                  1-5
                3. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (take 3 credits)”
                  1-5

                Required Global Affairs Courses

                5 items
                1. 3
                2. 3
                3. 3
                4. 3
                5. Select three courses from the chosen specialization for the global affairs MA
                  Not resolved to a course
                  9

                Required Women and Gender Studies Courses

                27 items
                1. 3
                2. 3
                3. Select one course in critical race studies from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                4. 3
                5. 4
                6. or: INTS 541 Policing Black Bodies
                  3
                7. 3
                8. 1-3
                9. 3
                10. Select one course in bodies and sexualities from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                11. 3
                12. 1-3
                13. 3
                14. Select one course in transnational and global perspectives from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                15. 3
                16. 3
                17. 3
                18. 3
                19. Select 9 credits in elective courses chosen from the following and not used to fulfill another requirement:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  9
                20. 3
                21. 3
                22. 3
                23. 1-3
                24. 3
                25. 3
                26. 3
                27. 3

                Required Methods Course

                3 items
                1. Select one course from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                2. 3
                3. 3

                Capstone

                3 items
                1. Select one course from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                2. 3
                3. 1-3

                Project or Thesis

                3 items
                1. Select one course from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                2. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Project (take 3 credits)”
                  1-5
                3. As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (take 3 credits)”
                  1-5

                Required Sociology Courses

                15 items
                1. 3
                2. 3
                3. 3
                4. 3
                5. Select one Methodology and Analysis Course from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                6. 3
                7. 3
                8. 3
                9. 3
                10. 3
                11. 3
                12. 3
                13. 3
                14. 3
                15. 3

                Other methodology course in consultation with the MA Advisor

                1 item
                1. Select three advanced courses (500-800 level) in sociology
                  Not resolved to a course
                  9

                Required Women and Gender Studies Courses

                29 items
                1. 3
                2. 3
                3. 3
                4. Select one course in critical race studies form the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                5. 3
                6. 4
                7. 3
                8. or: INTS 541 Policing Black Bodies
                  3
                9. 1-3
                10. 3
                11. Select one course in bodies and sexualities from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                12. 3
                13. 1-3
                14. 3
                15. Select one course in transnational and global perspectives from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                16. 3
                17. 3
                18. 3
                19. 3
                20. 1
                21. Select three courses from the following that address the study of women and gender and that are not taken as part of the core focus.
                  Not resolved to a course
                  9
                22. 3
                23. 3
                24. 3
                25. 1-3
                26. 3
                27. 3
                28. 3
                29. 3

                Other relevant courses from other disciplines chosen in consultation with concentration head

                concentration · 0 items

                  Required Methods Course

                  1 item
                  1. 3

                  Capstone, Project, or Thesis

                  5 items
                  1. Select one from the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  2. 1-5
                  3. 1-5
                  4. 1-6
                  5. 3

                  Accelerated Pathway Requirements

                  0 items

                    Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits)

                    20 items
                    1. As published: “Special Topics in Economics 1”
                      3
                    2. 3
                    3. 3
                    4. 3
                    5. 3
                    6. 3
                    7. 3
                    8. 3
                    9. 3
                    10. 3
                    11. 3
                    12. 3
                    13. 3
                    14. 3
                    15. 3
                    16. 3
                    17. As published: “Case Studies in Globalization 2”
                      3
                    18. 1-6
                    19. 3
                    20. 3

                    Reserve Graduate credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program

                    20 items
                    1. As published: “Special Topics in Economics 1”
                      3
                    2. 3
                    3. 3
                    4. 3
                    5. 3
                    6. 3
                    7. 3
                    8. 3
                    9. 3
                    10. 3
                    11. 3
                    12. 3
                    13. 3
                    14. 3
                    15. 3
                    16. 3
                    17. As published: “Case Studies in Globalization 2”
                      3
                    18. 1-6
                    19. 3
                    20. 3

                    Accelerated Pathway Requirements

                    0 items

                      Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits)

                      6 items
                      1. 3
                      2. 3
                      3. 3
                      4. 3
                      5. 3
                      6. 3

                      Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program

                      6 items
                      1. 3
                      2. 3
                      3. 3
                      4. 3
                      5. 3
                      6. 3

                      Accelerated Pathway Requirements

                      0 items

                        Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits)

                        11 items
                        1. 3
                        2. 3
                        3. 3
                        4. 4
                        5. 3
                        6. 3
                        7. 3
                        8. 3
                        9. 3
                        10. 3
                        11. 3

                        Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program

                        10 items
                        1. 3
                        2. 3
                        3. 4
                        4. 3
                        5. 3
                        6. 3
                        7. 3
                        8. 3
                        9. 3
                        10. 3

                        Accelerated Pathway Requirements

                        6 items
                        1. 3
                        2. 3
                        3. 3
                        4. 3
                        5. 3
                        6. 3

                        Accelerated Pathway Requirements

                        12 items
                        1. 3
                        2. 3
                        3. 3
                        4. 3
                        5. 3
                        6. 3
                        7. 3
                        8. 3
                        9. 3
                        10. 3
                        11. 3
                        12. 3
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