Overview

Key facts

The American Indian Studies (Visual and Oral Culture) program is a transdisciplinary program from Arizona State University that provides students with an intellectual and practical understanding of the issues facing American Indian populations and the ability to apply that knowledge. Students acquire problem-solving skills in a range of professional arenas, including governmental, private and nonprofit agencies.

The program focuses on languages, cultures, the arts, activism, histories, legal policies and education from an American Indian studies paradigm and perspective. Delivery is in-person courses.

Career Opportunities

After leaving ASU, many graduates:

conduct academic research related to social justice and Indigenous rights
direct or manage Indigenous companies, organizations or nonprofits
facilitate Indigenous partnerships and projects
work within Native tribes to analyze social justice and Indigenous rights

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Indian Studies Paradigms

American Indian Studies Research Methods

Contemporary Issues and American Indians

American Indians and Indigenous Rights

Social Change in American Indian Communities

Genders & Sexuality in American Indian Societies

Historical Trauma, Healing and Decolonization

Urban Issues

American Indian Intellectuals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a related field such as history, justice studies, sociology, ethnic studies, anthropology, political science or education.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Graduate admission application and application fee.
Official transcripts
Proof of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

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Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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