Interdisciplinary Studies M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Interdisciplinary Studies M.S.: 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: a statement of goals, a resume, official transcripts, two academic letters of recommendation (cannot be from the proposed chair), a research prospectus, a proposed graduate study plan, and one Letter of Endorsement from the proposed UAF committee chair with current CV.

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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