The Interdisciplinary Studies M.S. at the University of Alaska Fairbanks empowers you to design a unique postgraduate pathway tailored to your specific academic and professional goals. This Master of Science degree is ideal if your research interests span multiple fields and don't fit neatly into traditional departmental offerings. You will engage with complex, real-world problems by drawing on the University of Alaska Fairbanks's strengths in interdisciplinary research, fostering a holistic approach to inquiry. This program is built for ambitious students ready to forge new connections between diverse areas of knowledge.
You will pursue this postgraduate degree full-time on campus over two years, working closely with faculty advisors to craft a personalized curriculum. The program structure allows you to select courses from various disciplines to support your individual research objectives, culminating in either a research project or a thesis. You will gain hands-on experience through directed research (INDS F698) and thesis work (INDS F699), developing advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths that require a broad understanding and the ability to synthesize information from multiple domains.