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Department of Native American Studies
NAS Graduate Program
Important Links for Graduate Students
Native American Studies Graduate Handbook 2006-2008
*Please contact Jennifer at
jwoodcock@montana.edu with questions about our graduate programs.
The Department of Native American Studies offers a Master of Arts degree in Native American Studies. This degree conforms to the general requirements in the MSU-Bozeman Bulletin. Every graduate student must be familiar with these requirements.
The information that follows below supplements the MSU-Bozeman Bulletin with specific requirements that pertain to the graduate degree in Native American Studies.
Master of Arts Degree
NAS Departmental Deadline for FALL 2009 APPLICATION submission:
June 15, 2009
Admission Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in Native American Studies or closely related field
- 3.0 Grade Point Average
- Official undergraduate transcripts from all universities attended
- Three letters of recommendations
- Letter of application that addresses the applicant’s education and experience related to NAS, area(s) of intended study, and the applicant’s goals related to the MA degree
- Two short writing samples
M.A. applications can be obtained on line here or from Native American Studies. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. M.A. applications for students wishing to be considered for a teaching assistantship for the fall semester will be due by March 1. Applications for fall semester will be accepted until July 15, but no guarantees of financial assistance can be made. Applications for candidates wishing to begin in spring semester will be due in the department by November 1. International degree and non-degree seeking applications are due June 15 for Fall Semesters and November 1 for Spring Semesters.
Course Requirements
The M.A. degree requires a total of 30 credit-hours. All students must take:
NAS 540, Theoretical Positions in Native American Studies (3 credits),
NAS 541, A Critical Approach to Native American Studies Methodologies (3 credits), and
NAS 530, Federal Indian Law and Policy (3 credits).
In addition to the courses listed below, students may also take 400-level courses in Native American Studies and in related disciplines.
Mastery of Subject Matter
Mastery of the major field will be determined by 1) a thesis or professional research paper; 2) a record of excellence in all courses taken as part of the graduate program; and 3) a four and a half hour written exam generated by the student´s committee members.
Comprehensive Examinations
Comprehensive written examinations are normally taken after the student has completed 2/3 of their classwork; typically in the third semester.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
A limited number of graduate teaching assistantship positions are available. Applicants who are interested in a GTA position should so indicate in their application for consideration.
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