Interdisciplinary Studies M.A.

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Minimum Requirements for Interdisciplinary Studies M.A.: 30 credits

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Pass a comprehensive examination.

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Admission Requirements 

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • In consultation with a UAF faculty member, prepare and submit:
    1. Statement of Academic Goals
    2. Research Prospectus
    3. Proposed Graduate Study Plan
  • Other materials: resume, official transcripts, two (2) academic letters of recommendation, one (1) Letter of Endorsement from one proposed M.A. Advisory Committee member (one from UAF committee chair).

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
  • Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
  • Courses with (*) are recommended.

Thesis Option

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Program Requirement3Program Requirement3
Program Requirement3Program Requirement3
Program Requirement3Program Requirement3
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
F699183F699183
Program Requirement3Program Requirement3
 Present and defend the thesis
 Pass a comprehensive examination
 6 6
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Non-thesis Research/Project Option

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Program Requirement3Program Requirement3
Program Requirement3Program Requirement3
Program Requirement3Program Requirement3
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
F698183F698183
Program Requirement3Program Requirement3
 Present and defend the thesis
 Pass a comprehensive examination
 6 6
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Have the skills and knowledge needed to be competent independent researchers
  • Be prepared to teach in their field at the college or university level
  • Have broad knowledge of research needs and standards in their discipline, such that they are qualified to be research managers at the senior executive level
  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills