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Minimum Requirements for Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D.: 36 credits

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The oral comprehensive exam may be an oral defense of the written research proposal.

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Complete coursework in thematic areas as determined by the advisory committee.

Complete the following admission requirements:

• Complete a master's degree.
• In consultation with a UAF faculty member, prepare and submit:
  • Statement of academic goals
  • Research prospectus
  • Proposed graduate study plan
• Other materials: resume, official transcripts, two academic letters of recommendation, two letters of endorsement from two proposed Ph.D. advisory committee members (one letter of endorsement from the proposed UAF committee chair).

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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:

• When entering the program, communicate at a graduate level and identify an interdisciplinary topic
• 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