PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies in Fairbanks United States | University of Alaska Fairbanks

The UAF Interdisciplinary Studies graduate program offers students with clear academic objectives the opportunity to pursue an M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. by combining multiple disciplines outside traditional degree structures. This customizable program allows students and faculty to collaboratively develop tailored curricula that align with specific educational goals. Leveraging UAF's expertise in cross-disciplinary research and learning, the program responds to growing societal demands for multifaceted approaches to complex challenges. Participants explore diverse subject areas, with many focusing on Alaska and Arctic-related studies due to UAF's regional academic emphasis. Research themes encompass various interdisciplinary fields such as Indigenous/Western knowledge systems, cultural studies, socio-ecological systems, community health, resource management, and policy economics.