The master of arts in interdisciplinary studies (MAIS) with a concentration in women and gender studies promotes advanced scholarship that transcends traditional boundaries. Students combine required coursework in women and gender studies with courses in a discipline of interest such as history, literature, sociology, anthropology, health, education, public policy, philosophy, social work, conflict analysis and resolution, environmental science, or the arts. The program accommodates both full-time and part-time students.

Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2012-2013)

Of the coursework required for this concentration as described below, at least 15 credits must be in courses related to the study of women and gender and 12-18 credits in courses in a disciplinary focus. All courses related to the study of women and gender must be approved by the head of the concentration in women and gender studies.

• One required course of proseminar (1 credit):
  MAIS 796 - MAIS ProSeminar Credits: 1

• Two core courses (6 credits):
  WMST 630 - Feminist Theories across the Disciplines Credits: 3
  WMST 640 - Women and Global Issues Credits: 3

• Disciplinary focus (12 credits)
  Students complete 12 credits in one discipline chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor, including 3 credits in a course that addresses the study of women and gender.

• Elective courses: 9 to 12 credits
  Students must take at least 6 credits in courses that address the study of women and gender and that are not part of the disciplinary focus.

• Research methods (3 credits)
  The research methods course is selected in consultation with an advisor.

• Proposal (1 credit): 
  MAIS 797 - Interdisciplinary Studies Proposal Credits: 1

• Project (1-4 credits) or thesis (4 credits):
  MAIS 798 - Interdisciplinary Studies Project Credits: 1-5 (minimum 1 credit) or MAIS 799 - Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis Credits: 1-5 (take 4 credits)

Total: 36 Credits

Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.