Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to introduce students to the basic factors which underlie the distinct differences between Native societies and the larger American society. In addition, the degree provides students with the opportunity to examine the differences which continue to exist between Native and non-Native societies through multi-contextual learning activities which include experiential or service learning oppo.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences: Humanities & Interdisciplinary | Department: Native American Studies | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Departmental Honors Students who have earned a 3.90 GPA in Native American Studies coursework graduate with summa cum laude departmental honors. Students who have earned a 3.75 GPA in Native American Studies coursework graduate with magna cum laude departmental honors. A notation of honors is made on the student's academic record. Eligibility for the departmental honors program is automatically considered, thus no...

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Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): A minimum of 26 credit hours; 23 credit hours must be in courses acceptable toward graduation. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all work. Transfer students must have a 2.00 transfer GPA. Continuing UNM students must have a 2.00 institutional GPA. Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following: Completion of General Education Curriculum: Communication. Completion of General Education Curriculum: Mathematics and Statistics. Completion of General Education Curriculum: Second Language. Completion of Department of Native American Studies major admission coursework with grades of "C" or better: NATV 1150. NATV 2110.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unm.edu/

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