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Minimum Requirements for Arctic and Northern Studies M.A.: 30 credits

Concentrations: Arctic Politics and Policy, Northern History, Individualized Study

Concentrations

Arctic Politics and Policy

Northern History

Individualized Study 

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs:

1. Submit an application for admission

2. Submit official transcripts

3. Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted

4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae

5. Submit statement of academic goals

6. Submit 2 letters of recommendation

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements and information:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate studies (exceptions are made for students with outstanding qualifications)
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate major (exceptions are made for students with outstanding qualifications)

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Arctic Politics and Policy Concentration

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Northern History Concentration

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 Individualized Study Concentration

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Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Learn interdisciplinary ways to conceptualize and think about the Arctic region and circumpolar North
• Learn about the region’s peoples, communities, political systems, policies, histories, geographies, economies, ecosystems, literatures, and art forms
• Improve their research, theoretical, methodological, and writing skills
• Master two fields of literature related to their focus in the program
• Produce and successfully defend an MA thesis or project that requires: a comprehensive review of the scholarly literature related to the student’s selected topic; incorporates original data collection; demonstrates understanding and application of an appropriate research method(s); contains written analysis and/or interpretation; and integrates the work within the field to make a valuable contribution to the scholarly understanding of the Arctic and circumpolar North
• Have opportunities for experiential, applied, and other out-of-classroom learning; this includes participation in the Model Arctic Council, research and scholarship, field trips, lectures and presentations by visiting scholars, and participation in ACNS social and academic events
• Find employment in or about the Arctic region and circumpolar North in which they can apply knowledge and expertise developed in the ACNS program