The American Indian and Indigenous Studies minor focuses on the experiences of American Indian and Indigenous people in the Americas from an interdisciplinary and comparative perspective, which includes Anthropology, Art, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. This minor will provide an academic and scholarly foundation for students to study and interpret the needs and social/cultural, political, educational, and historical conditions of American Indians and Indigenous peoples in North America. It will help prepare students to work in settings that require an understanding of tribal sovereignty and serving and interacting with this diverse population.
Bachelor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The American Indian and Indigenous Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Paradise , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2026.
About Bachelor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history, arts, and philosophy of American Indians and Indigenous People.
- Respond to the diverse perspectives of American Indians and Indigenous People.
- Identify the core concepts in American Indian and Indigenous Studies, especially sovereignty, colonialism, and ways of knowing.
- Be able to discuss political, economic, and social institutitions in American Indian nations.
Disciplines
College of Liberal Arts
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Entry Requirements
First-Year
3.0 cumulative GPA OR 1120* SAT (evidenced-based reading & writing and math) OR 22 ACT (composite score). *1040 for exams taken prior to March 2016.
Transfer
2.5 GPA in 24 or more transferable college-level credits. Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college-level credits must meet the first-year student admission requirements.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 44
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 61
Fee Information
Application Fee 95
How to Apply
- Request information about undergraduate admissions and be placed on our mailing list
- Sign up for a campus tour
- RSVP for an undergraduate admissions event
- Apply as an undergraduate degree seeking student
- Apply as a non-degree seeking student
Bachelor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
United States of America, Paradise