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Bachelor of American Indian Studies

Duluth, United States
4 years
English
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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies at San Francisco State University is an interdisciplinary degree on Native American history, law and cultural self-determination.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in American Indian Studies. Apply knowledge in areas including thirty-nine units: a 21-unit core covering introductory
history
law and research. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Agriculture and pastoral enterprises
environmental and cultural rights organisations
ethnography and cultural programmes
health care and social work
media
museums and cultural centres
teaching
tribal businesses and government
traditional arts
federal and state agencies

Curriculum

Thirty-nine units: a 21-unit core covering introductory
history
law and research methods courses
community service learning
a senior seminar and an ethnic studies writing course
plus 18 units of electives in cultural self-determination or justice and equity.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with official or unofficial transcripts translated into English
transfer applicants also submit records from every college attended
proof of English proficiency unless exempt (country list
AP/A-level/IB English
26+ US transfer credits
or two semesters at a US high school)

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official or unofficial transcripts translated into English; transfer applicants also submit records from every college attended; proof of English proficiency unless exempt (country list, AP/A-level/IB English, 26+ US transfer credits, or two semesters at a US high school)

Language tests

IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts
Secondary School Graduation Certificate

How to apply

Complete the University of Minnesota Duluth online application. Submit secondary school records and applicable English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee. Review your application status and provide official records before enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,908 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Duluth
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department	American Indian Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International Student Scholarship: eligible degree-seeking international undergraduates may receive up to 5000 USD per year, up to 20000 USD over four years. Admission application deadlines and GPA renewal rules apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.