Program Overview
The Native American Studies at Montana State University - Bozeman is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Native American Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 25,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bozeman, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Native American Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Gender Issues in Native American Studies
- Native Food Systems
- American Indian Education
- Montana Indian Literature
- History of American Indians
- American Indian Policy and Law
- Undergraduate Research
- Special Topics
- Independent Study
- Seminar
- Internship/Cooperative Education
- Proseminar Native Amer Studies
- Native Food Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
Candidates are not required to complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, but may do so if they feel it will strengthen their applications. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is April 15 for Summer, July 15 for Fall, and November 15 for Spring. For detailed Graduate School requirements, please see the Policies and Procedures online. Successful applicants must have their applications accepted by The Graduate School (with departmental endorsement) before an individual is considered a graduate student at MSU.
A bachelor\'s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution is required for admission to the Master\'s program in Native American Studies. The Graduate School recommends that prospective applicants reach out to the Native American Studies Department by email or phone call in order to ascertain the suitability of the program for the applicant.
Each applicant must submit the following during the online application process through The Graduate School (which includes a non-refundable $60 application fee):
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is optional for students who feel it may strengthen their application.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended (students must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 for the last two years of undergraduate study). The applicant does not need to submit transcripts from a degree awarded from MSU.
- Two academic writing samples, demonstrating the applicant\'s graduate-level research and writing capabilities.
- A 2-5 page statement of purpose and goals which includes applicant\'s experience and knowledge of historical and contemporary American Indian issues, work background, and how the M.A. in NAS will help the applicant reach long range goals, and benefit American Indian peoples/communities.
- Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant\'s potential as a graduate student, preferably by academic sources. The applicant will be prompted to submit contact information of their recommenders directly in the online application.
- A current curriculum vita or resum\xc3\xa9.
- International Applicants ONLY: Mandatory English proficiency test score are required for all applicants who are not U.S. Citizens are are not from countries where English is the "official" language. Minimum scores required are as follows: TOEFL [80], IELTS [level 6.5] or PTE [54].
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Montana State University - Bozeman directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Montana State University - Bozeman
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, United States
Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It enrolls more students than any other college or university in the state. MSU offers...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months