MA Rural Development at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Programme overview

Rural Development M.A. is a master's degree programme at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (College of Indigenous Studies). It requires a minimum of 30 credits.

Faculty: College of Indigenous Studies | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairbanks, AK, United States

What you will study

Programme requirements include RD F600 Indigenous Leadership Symposium; RD F601 Political Economy of the Circumpolar North; RD F625 Community Development Strategies: Principles and Practices; RD F650 Community-based Research Methods; RD F651 Management Strategies for Rural Development; RD F691 Seminar in Rural, Community and Indigenous Development Issues.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs : Submit an application for admission Submit official transcripts Official test results : GRE scores are neither required nor considered for this program Submit resume/curriculum vitae Submit statement of academic goals Submit 2 letters of recommendation International Students : Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency . Additional program admission requirements and information: Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall semester, Spring semester and Summer sessions.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate applications are due June 1 for Fall semester, October 15 for Spring semester and May 1 for Summer sessions; many graduate programs have major-specific deadlines and requirements. The application fee is $75 (nonrefundable); applicants apply through the UAF application portal. GRE or GMAT is required by some programs only.

International applications are due March 1 for Fall semester and September 1 for Spring semester; international applications received after the deadline may not be eligible for review or may be postponed to the next available term. International graduate applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores and a credential evaluation from TEC or WES.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uaf.edu/admissions/

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