American Indigenous Studies
Careers in American Indigenous Studies
The American Indigenous Studies program prepares students to pursue graduate studies and careers located in tribal communities or in ethnically diverse settings.
- Community Outreach Manager
- Anthropologist
- Archaeologist
- Archivist
- Historian
- Sociologist
Potential Salary
Median Salary $63,800
American Indigenous Studies Degrees at MSU
American Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Arts
The American Indigenous Studies Bachelor of Arts embraces the vibrant cultures, languages, histories and politics of Native people. It provides students with ample opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings through internships, field research and service-learning projects. The BA includes the Ojibwe language requirement.
American Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Science
The American Indigenous Studies Bachelor of Science embraces the vibrant cultures, languages, histories and politics of Native people. It provides students with ample opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings through internships, field research and service-learning projects.
American Indigenous Studies, Minor
The American Indigenous Studies program embraces the vibrant cultures, languages, histories and politics of Native people.
American Indigenous Studies, Certificate
Students obtain an understanding of the Indigenous American experience in the United States. Students begin to comprehend the vast history of native cultures and the scope of contemporary issues facing Indigenous Americans today. The certificate is designed to enhance any major.
American Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Arts
The American Indigenous Studies Bachelor of Arts embraces the vibrant cultures, languages, histories and politics of Native people. It provides students with ample opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings through internships, field research and service-learning projects. The BA includes the Ojibwe language requirement.
American Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Science
The American Indigenous Studies Bachelor of Science embraces the vibrant cultures, languages, histories and politics of Native people. It provides students with ample opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings through internships, field research and service-learning projects.
American Indigenous Studies, Minor
The American Indigenous Studies program embraces the vibrant cultures, languages, histories and politics of Native people.
American Indigenous Studies, Certificate
Students obtain an understanding of the Indigenous American experience in the United States. Students begin to comprehend the vast history of native cultures and the scope of contemporary issues facing Indigenous Americans today. The certificate is designed to enhance any major.
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American Indian Affairs
American Indian Affairs provides American Indian students of all tribal backgrounds at Minnesota State University with support services during their college careers.
Native American Student Association
The Native American Student Association (NASA) is a multi-tribal student organization that serves students who identify as American Indian. The student organization is an open group with members who are both Native and non-Native. NASA is advised through the American Indian Affairs Program and adheres to the program's mission statement.
Owaci Okdakiciye (MSU Powwow Committee)
The purpose of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Owaci Okodakiciye is to build a planning committee of MSU students to create an annual wacipi on campus. With thorough planning, team members and structure, we will create an event to host our wacipi to bring the Native American community of the greater Mankato region together for traditional song, dance, games and fun honoring Dakota people here in their homeland.
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