Curriculum
The curriculum includes three core courses that focus on advanced critical thinking skills and knowledge of current research tools, technologies and methodologies in a variety of fields. Working with a faculty mentor, students then develop a customized program that expands on the broad interdisciplinary themes of the core through in-depth study of culture, history, critical studies, contemporary issues and models of inquiry. Courses in the program of study may be selected from graduate course offerings in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, as well as from other colleges and schools. Students conclude the program with a capstone experience that produces a written or applied project.
Class Description
MAS 500 - Perspectives in Interdisciplinary Studies
Introduction to interdisciplinarity through explorations of epistemological and rhetorical practices that bridge traditional disciplines.
MAS 501 - Models of Inquiry for Contemporary Issues
This course provides students with a critical survey of current models of inquiry, tools, processes, and methods in different fields.
MAS 505 - Concepts of Change, Culture, Mind
This course introduces students to graduate-level interdisciplinary study of key thinkers, movements, theories, and paradigms in 20th century thought.
MAS 510 - Science and Religion: Cosmologies and Worldviews (3)
This course will examine science and religion, stressing modern scientific findings and philosophical/historical debates and dialogues.
MAS 511 - Technology, Environment and Humanity (3)
This course will critically analyze technology in relation to human and environmental issues.
MAS 512 - History and Philosophy of the Social Sciences (3)
Examines the development, historical content, and long-term importance of major theories of human nature from the 17th century until today.
MAS 513
A Sociology of Everyday Life (3)
Examines institutional ethnography, a way of exploring the particular and generalized social relations that shape people's everyday experiences. Prerequisite: graduate standing or instructor approval.
MAS 553 - Latin American Cities (3)
An interdisciplinary study of Latin American world cities (Mexico City, Santiago, etc.) emphasizing integration with U.S. cities, including Los Angeles and Phoenix.
MAS 585 - Capstone (3)
The Capstone Project represents the culmination of study in the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies program.
Omnibus Graduate Course Descriptions
MAS 584 - Internship
Structured practical experience following a contract or plan, supervised by faculty and practitioners.
MAS 590 - Reading and Conference
Independent study in which a student meets regularly with a faculty member to discuss assignments. Course may include such assignments as intensive reading in a specialized area, writing synthesis of literature on a specified topic, writing literature review of a topic.
MAS 591 - Seminar
A small class emphasizing discussion, presentations by students, and written research papers.
MAS 592 - Research
Independent study in which a student, under supervision of a faculty member, conducts research that is expected to lead to a specific project such as a thesis, report, or publication. Assignments might include data collection, experimental work, data analysis, or preparation of a manuscript.
MAS 595 - Continuing Registration
Used in situations where registration is necessary but where credit is not needed. Replaces arbitrary enrollment in reading and conference, research, thesis, etc. Used by students when taking comprehensive examinations or defending thesis. Credit is not awarded, and no grade is assigned.
MAS 598 - Special Topics
Topical courses not offered in regular course rotation - e.g., new courses not in the catalog, courses by visiting faculty, courses on timely topics, highly specialized courses responding to unique student demand.
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