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Rural Development degree programs are designed to educate
a new generation of community leaders for rural Alaska. The
department offers B.A. and
M.A. degrees
in Rural Development. These degrees can be earned either
on the Fairbanks campus
or through distance delivery.
Students in the Rural Development program gain
a broad understanding of Alaska's relationship to
the global economy and an appreciation for sustainable
development strategies. Students also learn specific tools essential
for community leadership, including business plan and
grant proposal writing, community visioning and planning
processes, computer business applications, and project
management and evaluation techniques. Graduates typically
take positions with tribal and municipal governments,
fisheries, tourism and other private businesses, Native corporations,
regional health corporations or non-profits, and state/federal
agencies.
- BA Program:
- Undergraduate degree students develop a concentration in one of five areas.
MA Program:- Graduate degree students gain a broader theoretical understanding
of development processes in Alaska and the Circumpolar
North. Graduate students complete a thesis or applied community
development project, and have opportunities
for international study
and research.
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The program is designed especially for mature and nontraditional
students in rural Alaska communities. Many are returning
to higher education after many years away from study.
Most students are already employed, and many are active
as community leaders. Nearly all have family and other
obligations that make it difficult to complete a degree
in a traditional campus setting.
As a Rural Development student, you'll
work with a faculty advisor in developing a plan of
study for your degree. You'll be encouraged to use
your workplace and community as part of your "campus."
You'll complete your degree not only through conventional coursework
but also through flexible and innovative special learning
opportunities, including:
We look forward to working with you in achieving your educational
goals!
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Department of Alaska Native & Rural Development.
