Arizona State University, USA, Tempe

American Indian Studies, B.Sc.

Course Highlights

The BS program in American Indian studies provides students with unique opportunities to evaluate issues of American Indian nations within domestic and international contexts. The bachelor's degree program in American Indian studies encompasses two areas of emphasis: legal, policy, and community and economic development; and arts, languages and culture. The American Indian studies program is committed to broadening the knowledge of students interested in the histories, languages, cultures, arts and contemporary situations of American Indian nations and people.

Career Opportunities

You can do a lot with this major! Global Studies majors go on to successful careers in international business, academics, advocacy, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more. All liberal arts degrees help students develop their Core Career Competencies, and Global Studies majors develop specific skills that are applicable to lots of different careers..These skills include: Strong verbal and written communication skills Deep understanding of the institutions and processes that shape the world Cross-cultural knowledge and understanding Critical thinking and creative problem-solving Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills Ability to work well independently and collaboratively

Course Overview

The program is designed to protect the integrity and identity of the indigenous populations of North America and to create a learning environment conducive to critical and creative thought. Career Opportunities Graduates of American Indian studies will be qualified to fill positions at the tribal, state and federal government levels and in the private sector. Graduates can advance to graduate school or can pursue professional careers in such fields as government service or public service. For example, federally and tribally operated schools located in remote areas within Indian Country have high turnover rates for both teachers and staff. American Indian studies graduates should be available to help fill these positions. Furthermore, the federal government, a major employer on many reservations across the country, is in need of qualified people who are knowledgeable of Indian cultures, laws and policies. Additionally, many American Indian nations' economies and infrastructures are developing at a rapid pace, and they are in continuous need to fill mid-management and management-level positions. I want to find another Bachelor Course Graduates find positions in many areas, such as: casino employment community action work public administration (tribal or state relations, nonprofit management, education administration, planner) public health the arts tribal employment (political office, tribal management, cultural resource programming, grant writer, cultural specialist, youth services) This program also provides suitable preparation for graduate study or law school.

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses include: Introduction to American Indian Studies First-Year Composition Advanced First-Year Composition Student Success in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College Mathematics Social-Behavioral Sciences American Indian Sovereignty and the Courts Humanities, Arts and Design AIS Emphasis Area Course Natural Science - Quantitative Social-Behavioral Sciences AND Global Awareness Federal Indian Policy Natural Science - General

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Admission Requirements: ASU welcomes applications from students with diverse academic backgrounds and interests. Freshman applicants who possess a high school diploma and meet the following requirements will be admitted to ASU. English - 4 years (composition/literature based) Math - 4 years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite) Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics) Social Science - 2 years (including 1 year American history) Second Language - 2 years (same language) Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education - 1 year Applicants must also meet at least one of the following: Top 25% in high school graduating class 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = "A") ACT 22 (24 nonresidents) SAT Reasoning 1120 (1180 nonresidents)

English Entry Requirement

This programme requires students to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Contact Details

Arizona State University