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

The UAF's Interdisciplinary Studies graduate program offers students with clear academic objectives the opportunity to pursue M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. degrees that combine multiple fields of study, creating customized paths not available through traditional university programs. This flexible program allows students and faculty to collaboratively develop personalized curricula tailored to individual academic goals. Leveraging UAF's expertise in cross-disciplinary research and learning, these degrees respond to society's growing demand for solutions to multifaceted challenges requiring diverse academic perspectives. Graduate candidates explore various subjects within this program, with many focusing on Alaska and Arctic-related studies due to UAF's regional academic emphasis. Research areas encompass Indigenous and Western knowledge systems, educational approaches, linguistic and cultural studies, ecological and sociological interactions, community healthcare, as well as natural resource management, economics, and policy studies.