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

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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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

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Non-thesis Research/Project Option

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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