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38 Master's degrees offered by the university
Chemistry
The UAF Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at University of Alaska Fairbanks offers three graduate degrees: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry, Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Neuroscience, and M.S. in Chemistry. The latter includes concentrations in either Chemistry, Biochemistry and Neuroscience, or Environmental Chemistry.
Fisheries
Fisheries graduate students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks take classes and undertake research on a diverse set of fisheries-related topics.
Biological Sciences
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Biological Sciences graduate students have extraordinary opportunities to conduct independent biological research in controlled-experiment or field settings, taking advantage of Arctic, alpine and boreal environments near campus or at remote locations.
Healthcare Management and Leadership
The Master of Healthcare Management and Leadership program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who are looking to enhance their leadership skills and advance their career in the healthcare industry.
Statistics
The M.S. in Statistics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is administered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics located in the Chapman Building on the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) campus.
Arctic and Northern Studies
The Arctic and Northern studies program is an interdisciplinary program for the study of problems and policy issues specific to the Arctic and circumpolar North. The Arctic and Northern Studies programme is offered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Fine Art
Immerse yourself in the study and creation of art in the Fine Art master’s program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and open the door to rewarding creative career opportunities.
Computer Science
Earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in our 5-year BS/MS “Fast Track” program.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Take the first step to becoming a licensed professional counselor. This hands-on Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers unique opportunities to apply your learning in the field, as part of a rigorous curriculum grounded in current research, program evaluation and continuous improvement.
Special Education
Whether you’re a practicing teacher or new to the field, our Special Education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks teaching program will provide you with the skills and training to lead in the classroom and help special needs children to realize their greatest potential.
Rural Development
The Rural Development MA program from the University of Alaska Fairbanks is designed to educate leaders who understand the dynamic relationship of rural Alaska with the global economy and who have professional skills in areas of leadership, business development, administration and conflict management.
Marine Biology
The Marine Biology graduate program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks focuses on the ecology, physiology and biochemistry/molecular biology of marine organisms.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering students at University of Alaska Fairbanks gain firsthand experience with real world problems through the senior design project experience. A recent senior project involved designing a solar electric and hot water heating system for a new facility being constructed at Denali National Park.
Secondary Education
The master’s in Secondary Education (with postbaccalaureate licensure) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks combines rigorous coursework and extensive field-based training. It’s also highly flexible.
Marine Policy
The design and implementation of effective Marine Policy entail quantitative and qualitative analyses pertinent to the oversight and management of marine resources: the study of the potential and actual social, economic, legal, environmental and ecological consequences of alternative policies. The program is offered by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
English
The English department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers core courses in writing and literature, and upper-division courses in literature, linguistics, creative writing, technical writing and literary criticism.
Elementary Education
Earn your master’s in Elementary Education at University of Alaska Fairbanks from anywhere in Alaska. You can also become a certified elementary teacher in one year and continue working on your master's degree while you are employed in your own classroom.
Anthropology
The master's degree program at University of Alaska Fairbanks prepares students to, pursue more advanced training leading to a PhD in Anthropology, teach anthropology within secondary education and/or undergraduate levels of higher education, or pursue career positions in various levels of government and business in which anthropological training and/or expertise is beneficial.
Professional Communication
The Professional Communication program from the University of Alaska Fairbanks prepares students to handle the challenges of communicating effectively and ethically in a rapidly changing world characterized by diversity in gender, cultural background and belief.
School Counseling
The University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate School Counseling program prepares students to become culturally responsive, effective counseling practitioners through course work and supervised internship experiences that emphasize an ecological perspective.