Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D.

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Admission Requirements

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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Minimum Requirements for Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D.: 36 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 29
Additional coursework or thesis credits9
Total Credits36
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.