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“What I find most appealing about the Interdisciplinary Studies graduate program is the flexibility it allows students who balance work with school, and the creative license it offers in being able to pursue courses across disciplines. The faculty, staff, and students in the program have been nothing less than engaging and supportive." - Krista Malaney G'22
Welcome to the self-designed Interdisciplinary Studies in Education master’s degree program at UVM. Students in our program represent a variety of professions in higher education, public and private school education, social and human services, business, health care, government, non-profit organizations, and more.
Our students see themselves as educators in the broadest sense of the term. They coach, train, lecture, teach, write, advise, mentor, guide, administer, lead, and inspire. They join and innovate new approaches to social justice and community building. Our students realize that interdisciplinary studies deepens, enlarges, and enriches their theory and practice. They understand that educational professionals live and work in an interdisciplinary world, and few if any problems get solved by a single academic discipline. Our students enjoy opportunities to advance their educational and professional aspirations and engage in strategies for improving their communities.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Learning to critically and collaboratively read and evaluate scholarly writing
- Engaging in collaborative conversations and projects related social justice, ethics, and education
- Enhancing and developing ideas and research strategies in interdisciplinary studies
- Learning how to write and revise scholarly writing
Faculty
Professor Cris Mayo is the program director and advisor for Interdisciplinary Studies students and welcomes inquiries about this innovative master's degree program at Cris.Mayo@uvm.edu. You can also email general inquires to interdisciplinary.studies@uvm.edu.
Scholarships
Explore CESS Funding and Scholarships and UVM Graduate College Funding to learn more about financial awards available to qualified applicants (prospective students and current students).