Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Build the degree you want for the future of your dreams.

From its inception in 1979, the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program offers:

  • Guidance in focusing your exploration of knowledge
  • The opportunity to integrate work from several disciplines into a program that is academically and personally meaningful
  • The solid achievement of a Master of Arts degree
  • The possibility of pursuing these studies as either a part-time or full-time student
  • The potential for degree completion in a fully online capacity

Deadlines

The deadline dates for submission of complete applications for the self-designed and Disability Studies concentrations within the MAIS program are:

Fall/Summer Semester: First Monday in April*
Spring Semester: First Monday in November*

*No formal admissions decisions will be made before these deadlines.

The deadline dates for submission of complete applications for the Maine Studies and Peace Studies concentrations within the MAIS program are 6 weeks before the start of the term.

core seminars

Learn how to design the program of your dreams.

mais project

Lay the groundwork for the centerpiece of your master’s work.

program of study

Decide which courses will take you where you want to be.

concentrations

Students must contact the appropriate coordinator prior to submitting an application. On the application, students should indicate to which faculty member they have been in communication. 

The concentrations in Maine Studies and Peace Studies are offered 100% online. 

Disability Studies

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Self-Designed

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Peace Studies

admission suspended

Maine Studies

admission suspended

application information

Self-directed or Disability Studies Concentrations

Complete the following items for your application:

  • Primary advisor agreement email from a faculty member at the University of Maine
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Official college/university transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Draft of Program of Study (POS)

Supplemental application materials can be submitted directly within the application or sent to graduate@maine.edu.

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Maine Studies or Peace Studies Concentrations

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS TO THESE CONCENTRATIONS ARE NOT CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED.

Complete the following items for their application:

  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Official college/university transcripts from all institutions attended

Supplemental application materials can be submitted directly within the application or sent to graduate@maine.edu.

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not ready to apply?

Students are able to enroll in coursework prior to submitting a formal application as a non-degree student and apply for regular admission at a later date.

A grade of B or better must be attained in each course taken as a non-degree student.