Interdepartmental Program
College of Letters and Science
3220 Campbell Hall
Box 951548
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1548
American Indian Studies
310-825-6541
Program e-mail
Because UCLA possesses a substantial number of faculty members in the humanities and social sciences engaged in teaching and conducting research on American Indians, the nation’s first interdisciplinary MA program in American Indian Studies was established here.
The bachelor of arts (BA) degree and the undergraduate American Indian Studies minor offer a general introduction for students who anticipate advanced study at the graduate level in American Indian studies, ethnic studies, and the traditional disciplines or careers in research, administration, public service, and community service related to American Indian communities.
The Master of Arts program draws primarily on existing courses in the participating departments, where research and research methodologies are of primary concern. Students are exposed to Indian-related research in a number of different disciplines; demonstration of research skills is required. Students graduate with the training they need to teach Native American studies or to serve in an administrative capacity in Indian programs or organizations. The MA program ranks among the top Indian studies programs in the country.
