Rural Development M.A.

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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Minimum Requirements for Rural Development M.A.: 30 credits

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Rural Development Program Requirements
Complete the following:
RD F600 Indigenous Leadership Symposium3
RD F601Political Economy of the Circumpolar North3
RD F625Community Development Strategies: Principles and Practices3
RD F650Community-based Research Methods3
RD F651Management Strategies for Rural Development3
RD F691Seminar in Rural, Community and Indigenous Development Issues3
Path
Complete one of the following:12
Non-research Path
Research Path
Total Credits30

Paths

Non-research Path

Complete the following:
12 units RD Electives; or other courses approved by the department 1,212
Receive a passing grade on a written comprehensive exam in conjunction with the completion of RD F691.
1

Up to 6 credits may be at the F400 level with approval from the graduate advisor.

2

Any F600-level RD course may be used as an elective.

Research Path

Complete the following:
RD F698Non-thesis Research/Project6
or RD F699 Thesis
6 units RD electives; or other courses approved by the advisory committee. 2,36
Receive a passing grade on a written comprehensive exam in conjunction with the completion of RD F691
Complete and submit a written thesis or project and pass an oral defense of the thesis or project.
2

Any F600-level RD course may be used as an elective.

3

Up to 6 credits may be at the F400 level with approval from the graduate advisory committee.