Natural Resources and Sustainability Ph.D.

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Minimum Requirements for Natural Resources and Sustainability Ph.D.: 30 credits (18 thesis credits)

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
Complete the Ph.D. degree requirements.
As part of the Ph.D. requirements, complete the following:
NRM F699Thesis18
Natural Resources and Sustainability Program Requirements
Complete the following:
NRM F647Sustainability in the Changing North3
Complete any combination of the following to total 3 credits3
ESS F692P
Seminar
HSEM F692
Security and Disaster Management Seminar
NRM F668
Interdisciplinary Research Methods: Seminar
NRM F692
Graduate Seminar
Complete coursework in thematic area(s) as determined by the advisory committee.6
Complete the following:
Outreach activity of one annual public presentation
Written and oral comprehensive exams 1
Complete and successfully defend the Ph.D. dissertation.
Total Credits30
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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.

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Admissions Requirements

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs:

  1. Submit an application for admission
  2. Submit official transcripts
  3. Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted
  4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae
  5. Submit statement of academic goals
  6. 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.

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Roadmaps

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.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ESS F692P, HSEM F692, NRM F668, or NRM F692261ESS F692P, HSEM F692, NRM F668, or NRM F692261
NRM F647203NRM F699183
NRM F699183 
 7 4
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ESS F692P, HSEM F692, NRM F668, or NRM F692261NRM F699183
NRM F699183Program Elective3
 4 6
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
NRM F699183NRM F699183
Program Elective3Public Presentation
 Comprehensive Exam
 6 3
Total Credits 30

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

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Program Learning Outcomes

Program 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