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The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program caters to working professionals looking to expand their graduate-level liberal arts education. This adaptable, cross-disciplinary approach welcomes students with diverse academic histories and individual passions. Coursework spans the breadth of liberal arts disciplines, incorporating humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences offerings. The focus lies on broad, integrative liberal arts learning rather than narrow specialization or vocational preparation.
For recent college graduates, this interdisciplinary program can offer valuable perspective when considering career paths. Working professionals may find it boosts their current career prospects or reconnects them with academic pursuits. Those with extensive professional experience gain opportunities to blend intellectual growth with practical workplace knowledge. Just as students enter the program from varied backgrounds, they go on to diverse careers post-graduation, commonly in business, education, government, legal fields, and social services.