The BS in American Indian studies provides students with unique opportunities to evaluate issues of American Indian nations within a domestic and international context. The bachelor's in American Indian studies encompasses two areas of emphasis: legal, policy and community and economic development; and arts, languages and culture. The American Indian Studies Program is committed to broadening the knowledge of students interested in the histories, languages, cultures, arts and contemporary situations of American Indian nations and people. The program is designed to protect the integrity and identity of the indigenous populations of North America and to create a learning environment conducive to critical and creative thought. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity moderate Moderate

American Indian studies graduates will be qualified to fill positions at the tribal, state and federal government levels and in the private sector. Graduates can advance to graduate school or can pursue professional careers in such fields as government service or public service. For example, federally and tribally operated schools located in remote areas within Indian Country have high turnover rates for both teachers and staff. American Indian studies graduates should be available to help fill these positions. Furthermore, the federal government, a major employer on many reservations across the country, is in need of qualified people who are knowledgeable of Indian cultures, laws and policies. Additionally, many American Indian nations' economies and infrastructures are developing at a rapid pace, and they are in continuous need to fill mid-management and management-level positions. Graduates find positions in many areas, such as: casino employment community action work public administration (tribal or state relations, nonprofit management, education administration, planner) public health the arts tribal employment (political office, tribal management, cultural resource programming, grant writer, cultural specialist, youth services) This program also provides suitable preparation for graduate study or law school. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $69,130 Compliance Managers Green OccupationGreen Bright OutlookBright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $59,630 Interpreters and Translators Bright Outlook 22.19% $44,160 Investment Fund Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Loss Prevention Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Regulatory Affairs Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Security Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Social and Community Service Managers 13.78% $58,660 Supply Chain Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Tutors Bright Outlook 14.73% not available