American Indian Studies (MA)

Master of Arts in American Indian Studies (Master's)

Master of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
• Education & Human Development
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Minimum Credit Units1

36 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The University of Arizona's Master of Arts in American Indian Studies is the first degree of its kind. This two-year program provides you a unique opportunity to explore issues critically important to American Indian nations and communities locally, statewide and nationally. You will gain an understanding of Native people from an Indigenous perspective and the ability to recognize commonalities and diversity of American Indian and Indigenous communities. You will also build relationships with and contribute to these communities. You will determine what your engagement, accountability and service will look like as you work toward your specific area of focus/specialization.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.