MS American Indian Studies (Indigenous Rights and Social Justice) at Arizona State University

The Master of Science program in American Indian studies with a concentration in Indigenous rights and social justice is a transformative offering that empowers you with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance the rights of Indigenous peoples and their communities. You prepare to promote social justice in various contexts, including community-serving organizations, tribal agencies and nonprofit agencies.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: American Indian Studies Program  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours and a thesis, or 30 credit hours including the required applied project course (AIS 593) Required Core (6 credit hours) AIS 501 Foundations of American Indian and Indigenous Studies (3) AIS 514 Indigenous Thinkers and Intellectual Traditions (3) Methods Requirement (3 credit hours) AIS 525 Critical Indigenous Research Methodologies (3) or AIS 535 Indigenous Participatory Action Research (3) Concentration (9 credit hours) Electives (6 or 9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 or 6 credit hours) AIS 593 Applied Project (3) or AIS 599 Thesis (6) Additional Curriculum Information As a culminating experience, students must complete a thesis or an applied project.

Career pathways

Graduates of the program are well-prepared to pursue careers in various fields, including law, policy development, community organizing, education and international relations, and as community liaisons. They emerge as informed advocates capable of navigating the intricate legal and social landscapes that affect Indigenous peoples.

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