Natural Resources and Sustainability Ph.D.

Minimum Requirements for Natural Resources and Sustainability Ph.D.: 24 credits (18 thesis credits)

Course List
		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:
NRM F699	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
NRM F667	Resilience Seminar I
NRM F668	Interdisciplinary Research Methods: Seminar
NRM F692	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

¹: 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.

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 required for this program, but may be considered if submitted
Submit resume/curriculum vitae
Submit statement of academic goals
Submit 3 letters of recommendation

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements and information:

Students are required to have a faculty sponsor upon entering the program. A letter of support from a DNRE or HSEM faculty member in addition to three letters of recommendation must be submitted with the graduate application.

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Roadmap Footnotes
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 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:

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