Graduate Programs

Higher Education Program

The Higher Education Program prepares new and mid-level professionals for careers in higher education at community colleges and 4-year institutions, as well as in associations, government agencies, and industries whose activities relate to or impact higher education. Academic options include: PhD-Higher Education, MA-Higher Education, Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration. 

The program provides grounding in the principles and practices of higher education and strives to produce informed and reflective practitioners and researchers. Our students and alumni work in a variety of higher education organizations and produce interdisciplinary research. Learn more.

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences encourages students' freedom and creativity while maintaining the University's commitment to excellence. Founded in 1982, Interdisciplinary Studies recognizes the demand for high quality, non-traditional graduate programs that transcend disciplinary boundaries.

MAIS consists of multiple established degree paths that exist in partnership with academic units and faculty across the University. It offers a home for students with broad academic interests who seek a master's degree that will help them to create a better world. While their degree paths may vary dramatically, our students share a desire to address critical problems facing the world today. MAIS encourages students' freedom and creativity while recognizing the demand for high quality, non-traditional graduate programs that transcend disciplinary boundaries. Concentrations include: Computational Social Science, Energy and Sustainability, Religious Studies, Social Justice and Human Rights, War and the Military in Society and Women and Gender Studies.  Learn more.

Both the Higher Education and Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies welcome students from any undergraduate major to apply to their Bachelor's/Accelerated Masters Program.