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Master of Native American Studies

Montana State University

  • Bozeman, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Arts in Native American Studies at Montana State University is a programme in Indigenous history, Law, Culture and land.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Evaluate advanced concepts in Native American Studies
  • Integrate foundational concepts
  • Research and professional practice related to Native American Studies
  • And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.

Career outcomes

  • Program Coordinator
  • Research Assistant
  • Project Assistant

Curriculum

  • A 30/31-credit programme finished in three to four semesters
  • Covering Indigenous history
  • Cultural theory
  • Native food systems
  • Federal Indian law
  • Gender studies
  • Literature and art
  • Tribal government and land and environmental studies
  • At least two full semesters must be on campus.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited or government-recognised university
  • GPA about 3.0/4.0
  • Three recommendation letters
  • Personal statement
  • Transcripts and English proficiency
  • GRE not mandatory
  • Programmes may set higher standards.. Entry grade detail: B average (3.0/4.0) or equivalent
  • Department standards may be higher.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (generally four years) or equivalent from an accredited or government-recognised university.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.2
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Statement of Purpose.

How to apply

  1. Check the graduate programme requirements and any department-specific deadlines. Submit the online application and pay the 60 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts
  2. English proficiency evidence
  3. Three recommendation letters and a personal statement. Programmes may add test scores. After admission submit your confirmation. International Student & Scholar Services gives health insurance
  4. Orientation and housing information.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,814, $25,040 USD
Application fee$60 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBozeman
Faculty or schoolCollege of Letters & Science
DepartmentNative American Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left
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    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.