Overview
About this Degree
The Native American Studies curriculum is, at the same time, focused and flexible. We currently support intensive study in four interrelated areas of emphasis that are interdisciplinary in nature - History & Culture, Native Languages, Indigenous Community Planning, and Tribal Governance & Leadership. Students work closely with faculty to combine areas of emphasis according to their own scholarly and professional goals.
NAS offers three degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as two graduate certificate programs.
The first degree in Native American Studies at the University of Oklahoma was awarded in 1996. Since then, nearly 400 students have earned bachelor's degrees, with either a major or minor in NAS, and master's degrees. NAS Alumni have distinguished themselves in a wide range of careers some of which include: tribal government, law, health policy, filmmaking and media, historic preservation, language revitalization, and education.
Who We Are
The University of Oklahoma Department of Native American Studies recognizes the complexity and diversity of Indian Country. And significantly, we are representative of that diversity. Our faculty, staff, students, and alumni are both Native and non-Native. We represent federally recognized tribes, state-recognized tribes, and unrecognized tribes. We are citizens of dozens of tribal political entities and are related through kinship and cultural practice to many, many more indigenous communities. Some among us are tribally enrolled citizens; others are not.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Critical Indigenous Theory
- Indigenous Research Methods
- American Indian Law Review and Directed Legal Research
- Sovereignty, Law, and Policy
- Federal Indian Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Liberal Arts Literature View 717 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- one copy of your academic writing (preference of 10-25 pp. in length)
- a personal statement that outlines ultimate goals, area of focus, and faculty with whom you might want to work
- interest in graduate teaching/research positions (preference for this to be addressed within first paragraph of your personal statement)
- three letters of recommendation (2 from academic sources i.e.: faculty)
Tuition Fee
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International
39932 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19966 USD per semester during 24 months. -
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35004 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17502 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
12050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6025 USD per semester during 24 months.
- Tuition per 18 credit hours
Living costs for Norman
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Funding
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