In addition to our undergraduate programs, IPSL offers an M.A. program. The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Focus in International Service-Learning & Leadership (MAIS) program integrates rigorous academic study with substantive volunteer service in two nations, giving students opportunities to test theoretical knowledge through hands-on, practical experience in different cultures.
The MAIS program prepares skilled professionals to take on leadership roles in agencies serving the needs of diverse populations on the local and international levels. Special focus is placed on understanding service and leadership in international settings, where the laws, traditions, economies, and social institutions differ from those in the U.S.
The program begins at Portland State University (PSU), in Portland, Oregon, one of the most civically-engaged universities in the United States, for summer and fall course work and service placements. For the spring term, each student chooses to serve and learn at either the University of Technology in Kingston, Jamaica, or at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mexico. (English language proficiency is required for the entire program; students choosing Mexico must also demonstrate Spanish language skill.) All students return to PSU for the summer and fall terms. The program takes 18 months to complete. Details on the M.A. program >>
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