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MA American Indian Studies at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

MA American Indian Studies is a master's programme in American Indian Studies, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: The American Indian Studies M.A. program is an interdepartmental program, with formal linkages and connections to other disciplinary departments: African American studies, anthropology, art history, Asian American studies, Chicano studies, education, English, gender studies, history, law,...

Faculty: College of Letters and Science  |  Department: American Indian Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall. Exceptions only in special cases.  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: The American Indian Studies M.A. program is an interdepartmental program, with formal linkages and connections to other disciplinary departments: African American studies, anthropology, art history, Asian American studies, Chicano studies, education, English, gender studies, history, law, linguistics, music, nursing, psychology, public policy, sociology, and world arts and cultures and dance. 10 courses (40 units) taken for a letter grade are required, at least seven (28 units) of which must be graduate courses (200 or 500 series). 300 and 400 series courses cannot be applied towards the degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 15, 2026. GRE: Not required but recommended. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a detailed account of their background, potential career plan, and interest in American Indian studies. A writing sample of approximately 12-15 pages is also required. Interest in American Indian studies must be demonstrated either by formal coursework, independent study, or practical experience. Preference is given to individuals with undergraduate majors relevant to the proposed areas of concentration within the M.A.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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