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Associate of Native American and Indigenous Studies

Riverside City College

  • Riverside, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

Associate of Arts in Native American and Indigenous Studies for Transfer at Riverside City College, 60 units (18-19 major units).

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

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Native American and Indigenous Studies. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.

Career outcomes

  • Further study: transfer to a California State University bachelor's degree in Native American and Indigenous Studies

Curriculum

  • Two-year transfer degree: 18-19 major units inside 60 CSU-transferable units
  • Laid out in a semester-by-semester map with general education (Cal-GETC). Coursework named on the pathway page includes Introduction to Ethnic Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Research Methods in Ethnic Studies
  • Introduction to Women's Studies
  • History of Mexico and History of Early Latin America.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Or age over 18 (minors by special admission)
  • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
  • IELTS 4.5
  • Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof
  • Exemptions listed)
  • Passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20
  • No GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, Or age over 18 (minors by special admission), Proof of funds for the I-20, Certified English translation of diploma if not in English, Transcripts of prior US college work if any.

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT 45
  • TOEFL PBT 450
  • PTE Academic 30
  • Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Personal statement or essay where required
  • Recommendations where required
  • Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the international student entry requirements and term deadline. Complete the online college application and pay the application fee. Submit passport details
  2. Proof of funding
  3. English proficiency evidence
  4. required academic records. Wait for admission and receive the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the required financial evidence. Complete health insurance and enrollment requirements before study begins.

Other costs

Tuition per year$12,336 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusRiverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or schoolSocial and Behavioral Sciences
DepartmentSocial and Behavioral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value39
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteRiverside City College offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    18 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    169 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    230 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.