Natural Resources and Sustainability Ph.D.
Minimum Requirements for Natural Resources and Sustainability Ph.D.: 24 credits (18 thesis credits)
| Code | Title | 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 (18 credits) | ||
| Natural Resources and Sustainability Program Requirements | ||
| Complete coursework in thematic area(s) as determined by the advisory committee. | ||
| Complete any combination of the following to total 3 credits | 3 | |
| Resilience Seminar I | ||
| Interdisciplinary Research Methods-Resilience Seminar II | ||
| Graduate Seminar | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| NRM F647 | Sustainability in the Changing North | 3 |
| Outreach activity of one annual public presentation | ||
| Written and oral comprehensive exams 1 | ||
| Dissertation defense seminar | ||
| Dissertation defense examination | ||
| Doctoral dissertation | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
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Advancement to candidacy occurs when the student demonstrates mastery in understanding sustainability and in-depth knowledge of the student’s dissertation research topic area. Requirements for advancement to candidacy are determined by the academic committee of the student and shall be consistent with the candidacy requirements for Ph.D. studies at UAF. The basis of the evaluation will be written and oral comprehensive exams.
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 research skills to contribute to the advancement of the natural resources sustainability field and address sustainability problems faced by society
- Synthesize knowledge from multiple disciplines and provide new insights into natural resources sustainability
- Be proficient in communicating their knowledge in oral and written format to scientists, agencies and private sector personnel at state, national, and international levels
- Prepared to enter careers in natural resources management or academia
