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American Indian Studies, BA or BS

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United States of America, Aberdeen

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 25

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-Sep-2022 19-Sep-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 26,176 / year

Apply Date 19-Sep-2022

Next Intake 6-Sep-2022

American Indian Studies, BA or BS

About

Explore the American Indian studies bachelor's degree program at UW-Eau Claire Examine the history, culture and values of the indigenous tribal nations of the United States with a bachelor's degree in American Indian studies (AIS) from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Designed to offer a range of courses to meet the diverse career goals and needs of students, this interdisciplinary major is an excellent choice for those who wish to enter a profession related to tribal affairs, tribal heritage centers and business enterprises; those looking to pursue graduate study in anthropology, history, museum studies, English or casino management; or those who are American Indian and seek to learn more about their culture and heritage. While pursuing the AIS major at UW-Eau Claire, you'll quickly find that countless opportunities for real-world learning are available to you. You may choose to connect with American Indian communities and tribal members through practical internships, cultural immersion programs and collaborative research projects. Annual activities during American Indian Heritage Month will enhance your classroom studies and include the opportunity to participate in the annual Spring Celebration Pow Wow or join the Inter-Tribal Student Council. Rooted in active discussion and exploration, program curriculum will encourage you to examine historical and contemporary issues and their effects on indigenous peoples â€” particularly on native peoples of the Great Lakes and across the U.S. A required capstone course will challenge you to produce a research project or creative activity within a seminar format, enhancing your critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills. UW-Eau Claire was proud to be the first university in the UW System to offer the American Indian studies major â€” and is one of only three programs available in the UW System today. Our renowned program focuses on providing a wide breadth of interdisciplinary courses, making it an incredible asset for a variety of career choices.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Average class rank percentile: 74%
Average GPA: 3.44/4.0
ACT of middle 50%*: 22-27
Rank in high school class of middle 50%*: 62-86%

English Program Requirements

Minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 75 or IELTS overall score of 6.0
Minimum Duolingo English Test overall score of 105
Note: Students who use Duolingo English Test scores as evidence of English proficiency will be required to take ESL 305 Advanced Academic Writing for 6 credits their first term.
See other methods of demonstrating English proficiency.