Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D.
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).
Minimum Requirements for Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D.: 36 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 credits (F699) | ||
| Interdisciplinary Studies Program Requirements | ||
| Pass both a written and oral comprehensive exam 1 | ||
| Coursework 2 | 9 | |
| Additional coursework or thesis credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 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.
