The village of Aleknagik lies at the south end of a lake of the same name, about 15 miles up the Wood River from Dillingham in 阿拉斯加's Bristol Bay.

农村发展

学士学位课程

Learn to approach development from an Indigenous perspective, with a focus on rural 阿拉斯加和阿拉斯加原住民社区.

Designed to prepare a new generation of leaders in 阿拉斯加, the bachelor’s in rural development combines hands-on experiences and practical education to tackle real-world 问题. Rather than simply meeting the needs of the state or of private developers, this unique program explores ways to maintain Indigenous control of development projects and address the real needs of communities.

You can earn your bachelor’s degree in rural development at our main campus in Fairbanks, 阿拉斯加, or via distance in the community where you live.

什么是农村发展?

Rural development refers to projects and initiatives intended to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in less populated areas. 在上下文中 of our program and what we teach students, rural development can include finding solutions to challenges involving social services and community wellness, tribal governance, land use, small business development in rural areas and more.

Concentrations in the 农村发展 Program

Focus your rural development degree in an area that interests you. 买球app提供五种浓度对于这个程序:

人类与社会发展
部落和市政管理
综合资源管理
创业与经济发展
多学科

Learn more about the rural development program concentrations

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为什么在UAF学习农村发展?

The bachelor’s in rural development at UAF is a truly unique program that integrates development and cultural perspectives with a focus on serving rural communities in 阿拉斯加. Here are some of the opportunities you can look forward to as part of your 研究.

Earn your rural development degree from anywhere in 阿拉斯加

The degree in rural development is designed for adult and nontraditional students 阿拉斯加农村社区. Whether you’re already employed or busy with family and community obligations, this program offers the flexibility to earn your degree in 一种适合你的方式. Options include late afternoon and evening classes (in Fairbanks and on-site cohorts around the state) and online classes.

Work with faculty with deep expertise in 阿拉斯加 Native issues

Our faculty have expertise in Native nation building, community development, small business development, economic development and social and human development in a rural 阿拉斯加的上下文. Faculty also support applied projects and recognize the experience 成年归国学生.

Gain new perspectives via hands-on coursework

As a rural development major, you’ll complete a senior project based on your program 专注，经验和兴趣. Projects involve original research, community 行动主义和社区规划. Other examples of hands-on learning include traveling to a tribal government site in 阿拉斯加 for a week-long leadership course, meeting with legislators in the state capital, researching and writing policy papers as a means of cultural and social justice advocacy and drafting model laws for Native communities.

访问支持资源

Rural Student Services (RSS) works with students from all over the state, providing holistic advising and support services that benefit rural and 阿拉斯加 Native students. We also offer opportunities such as the Native Student Union, a student club on campus that supports the success of both 阿拉斯加 Native and non-Native students at UAF.

What Can You Do With a Degree in 农村发展?

Our rural development program trains much of the Native administrative and management workforce within tribes, regional Native nonprofits, small businesses and the 阿拉斯加阿拉斯加乡村地区的本土公司. Graduates improve their skills in their existing job, move to more advanced jobs or go on to graduate school. 许多学生还使用 the skills gained in this program for more effective community organization and activism.