Annual course fee
AUD 27,000
Duration
4 Years
Intake months
September, january, may
Delivery locations
Eau Claire
Examine the history, culture and values of the indigenous tribal nations of the United States with a bachelors degree in American Indian studies (AIS) from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Designed to offer a range of courses to meet the diverse career goals and needs of students, this interdisciplinary major is an excellent choice for those who wish to enter a profession related to tribal affairs, tribal heritage centers and business enterprises; those looking to pursue graduate study in anthropology, history, museum studies, English or casino management; or those who are American Indian and seek to learn more about their culture and heritage. While pursuing the AIS major at UW-Eau Claire, youll quickly find that countless opportunities for real-world learning are available to you. You may choose to connect with American Indian communities and tribal members through practical internships, cultural immersion programs and collaborative research projects. Annual activities during American Indian Heritage Month will enhance your classroom studies and include the opportunity to participate in the annual Spring Celebration Pow Wow or join the Inter-Tribal Student Council. Rooted in active discussion and exploration, program curriculum will encourage you to examine historical and contemporary issues and their effects on indigenous peoples — particularly on native peoples of the Great Lakes and across the U.S. A required capstone course will challenge you to produce a research project or creative activity within a seminar format, enhancing your critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills. UW-Eau Claire was proud to be the first university in the UW System to offer the American Indian studies major — and is one of only three programs available in the UW System today. Our renowned program focuses on providing a wide breadth of interdisciplinary courses, making it an incredible asset for a variety of career choices.
Type of institution
University
Year established
1916
Total students
11,000
On campus accommodation
Available
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