Associate of Science in Indigenous & Arctic Environmental Science

Academic Overview & Description

Hands-on research degree combining Western Arctic climatology with Indigenous Ecological Knowledge (IEK) studying sea ice retreat, permafrost thawing, and marine subsistence ecosystems.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

National Science Foundation Arctic REU Fellowship: $6,000 summer research stipend plus Arctic survival gear allowance

Tuition Rate

$3,840/year (Free for North Slope residents)

Application Fee

$0

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.0+ high school or collegiate GPA

English Language

IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 60

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Transcripts, letter of motivation focusing on Arctic environments

Letters of Recommendation

One recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Iḷisaġvik College's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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