Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies
Study Group - California State University San Marcos
USA,California
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 18,160/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 70 FREE
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1989
Total Students: 16,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096, United States
Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies
Program Overview
The Major in American Indian Studies provides a critical academic field of study, intellectual engagement with, and place-based understanding of American Indian epistemologies. This includes the formation of tribal sovereignty, the culture and identity of Tribal nations, communities, and peoples as distinct political and cultural groups in the Americas. Students will gain both knowledge about and experience working with American Indians. Students will attain a critical understanding of the distinct legal and political status of American Indians.
Graduates will be prepared to work with a politically distinct segment of the population in a variety of fields, such as healthcare, education, business, nonprofit public service organizations, and government. The capstone courses for the Major provide a rigorous option for students to demonstrate their applied knowledge through experiential learning and community engagement.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the legal and historical foundations of American Indian political identity through an analysis of tribal sovereignty.
- Apply American Indian epistemologies and other forms of knowledge to evaluate contemporary issues in American Indian communities.
- Recognize and evaluate the historical, cultural, social, economic and political contributions of American Indian leaders, writers, artists, and activists.
- Identify stereotypes about American Indian peoples and explain their historical production and contemporary manifestation.
- Apply research skills through community engagement and experiential learning environment to communicate knowledge about American Indian sovereignty.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 70 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 18,160 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Study Group - California State University San Marcos
CAD 14,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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