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Bachelor of American Indian Studies
San Francisco State University
- San Francisco, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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
- High school completion equal to 12 years of schooling with a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) in academic courses after grade 9 and English proficiency; transfers need a 2.00 college GPA and 60+ units for upper division; impacted majors may require more.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion equal to US high school (12 years), qualified to enter a university at home; transfers need 2.00 college GPA (60+ units for upper division); impacted majors may require more
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 45
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,128 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Ethnic Studies |
| Department | American Indian Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 39 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,128 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $34,776 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 45, IELTS Academic 6.