PhD in Indigenous Studies - Indigenous Education/Pedagogy in Fairbanks United States | University of Alaska Fairbanks

The Master of Arts in Indigenous Studies focuses on Indigenous knowledge frameworks. This graduate program enables students from diverse academic backgrounds to deeply explore how Indigenous knowledge shapes today's world. Participants must show competency in working collaboratively with Indigenous communities throughout their academic journey.

Doctoral students in Indigenous Studies will conduct interdisciplinary research spanning multiple UAF departments. The program promotes global comparative studies with other Indigenous groups, while prioritizing dissertation topics that address real-world concerns for Indigenous populations. Following an interdisciplinary Ph.D. structure, each student's primary academic affiliation will be with their major advisor's department, with the advisor also serving as program faculty.

The curriculum revolves around six specialization areas: Indigenous research methodologies, traditional knowledge systems, educational approaches, language preservation, community leadership, and sustainable practices. Students can concentrate on a single focus area or integrate multiple themes, working with their advisory committee to shape their academic path and research direction. Together with their committee, each scholar will craft a customized course of study that makes an original contribution to applied Indigenous scholarship.