M.A., Rural Development
Minimum Requirements for Rural Development M.A.: 30 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
| Rural Development Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| RD F600 | Indigenous Leadership Symposium | 3 |
| RD F601 | Political Economy of the Circumpolar North | 3 |
| RD F625 | Community Development Strategies: Principles and Practices | 3 |
| RD F650 | Community-based Research Methods | 3 |
| RD F651 | Management Strategies for Rural Development | 3 |
| RD F691 | Seminar in Rural, Community and Indigenous Development Issues | 3 |
| Complete one of the following paths: | 12 | |
Non-research Path | ||
Research Path | ||
Paths
Non-research Path
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| 12 units RD Electives; or other courses approved by the department 1,3 | 12 | |
| Receive a passing grade on a written comprehensive exam in conjunction with completion of RD F691. | ||
Research Path
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| RD F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 6 |
| or RD F699 | Thesis | |
| 6 units RD electives; or other courses approved by the advisory committee. 2,3 | 6 | |
| Receive a passing grade on a written comprehensive exam in conjunction with completion of RD F691 | ||
| Complete and submit written thesis or project and pass an oral defense of thesis or project. | ||
- 1
Up to 6 credits may be at the F400 level with approval from the graduate advisor.
- 2
Up to 6 credits may be at the F400 level with approval from the graduate advisory committee.
- 3
Any 600-level RD course may be used as an elective.
