Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D.
Minimum Requirements for Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D.: 36 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Ph.D. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the Ph.D. degree requirements. | 18 | |
| As part of the Ph.D. requirements, complete the following: | ||
Thesis credits (F699) | ||
| Interdisciplinary Studies Program Requirements | ||
| Pass both a written and oral comprehensive exam 1 | ||
| Coursework 2 | 9 | |
| Additional coursework or thesis credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 1
The oral comprehensive exam may be an oral defense of the written research proposal.
- 2
Complete coursework in thematic areas as determined by the advisory committee.
Admission Requirements
Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs.
- Submit an application for admission
- Submit official transcripts
- Official test results: GRE scores are not accepted nor considered for this program
- Submit resume/curriculum vitae
- Submit statement of academic goals
- 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:
- Letters of recommendation should be from people who can address your ability to succeed in graduate school
- Have completed a master's degree
- In consultation with a UAF faculty member, prepare and submit:
- Research prospectus
- Proposed graduate study plan
- Two letters of endorsement from two proposed Ph.D. advisory committee members (one letter of endorsement from the proposed UAF committee chair, one letter of endorsement from a proposed committee member in a different discipline)
Please see the Interdisciplinary Studies website for specific guidance on preparing these materials.
Roadmaps
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| F69918 | 3 | F69918 | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| F69918 | 3 | F69918 | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | Additional coursework or thesis credits | 3 |
| Pass both a written and oral comprehensive exam | |||
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| F69918 | 3 | F699 | 3 |
| Additional coursework or thesis credits | 3 | Additional coursework or thesis credits | 3 |
| Present and defend the thesis | |||
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 36 | |||
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 |
Learning Outcomes
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:
- As established students, acquire mastery of concepts and state of knowledge in their chosen disciplines and understand interactions between these disciplines that define their subject area
- Make original and substantial contributions to knowledge in their field of study, which will be communicated in oral and written form
- Obtain employment in their chosen fields, advance within their existing employment, or otherwise meet personal objectives for completing the degree
