University of Houston - Victoria

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

This degree program is offered in all three locations: Victoria, Sugar Land and Cinco Ranch. It is also available online.

The UHV Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is a unique program that combines multiple disciplines into one degree plan suited to your educational and career goals. With concentrations including two or more disciplines, you can fulfill needs that single concentration graduate degree programs cannot meet. The MAIS program also accommodates the working student, with classes offered evenings and online. An MAIS degree can open up new career, educational and personal development opportunities.

Choose your 1st concentration from the following:
Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, English, Film, Forensic Science, History, Homeland & International Security, Mathematics, Psychology, Publishing, Religion

Choose your 2nd concentration from the following:
Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, English, Film, Forensic Science, History, Homeland & International Security, Mathematics, Psychology, Publishing, Religion

Accreditation:

SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)

Eligibility Requirements:

Temporary Graduate Approval Requires:
To be eligible for admission under the temporary graduate classification in the graduate career, a student must have at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
A completed application for graduate admission. www.applytexas.org
An official transcript from all institutions previously attended (mailed directly from the institution to UH-Victoria). Transcript must have prior degree(s) posted, or applicant must provide degree confirmation certificate.
Students under the age of 30 must submit proof of Bacterial Meningitis Immunization prior to registering for courses.

Full Graduate Approval Requires:
In addition to the requirements above students must submit:
1-page essay that states the reasons for applying to the MAIS program and their career goals
GRE exam scores must be mailed directly from the Educational Testing Service to UH-Victoria.

# of Credits Required:

36

International Student Requirements:

http://www.uhv.edu/oar/International.aspx

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$292 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999