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

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 neither required nor considered for this program

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.

• 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:
  • Note: The two academic letters of recommendation cannot be from the proposed chair.
  • One letter of endorsement from the proposed UAF committee chair with current CV.

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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:

• 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