American Indian Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
American Indian Studies approaches its teaching and research from a decolonized, community-based and global perspective. American Indian Studies faculty and students strive to develop innovative theories and methodologies that increase knowledge about Indigenous Peoples and support the needs of Indigenous communities. The department promotes faculty and student exchange programs with institutions that are committed to a deeper understanding of Indigenous communities and Peoples throughout the world. Graduates of this degree pursue a variety of careers such as cultural resource management, tribal administration, business, education, nonprofit, writing, museum curation and research.
Major category: Open
Minor available
Topic: Social sciences
Applicant type
Freshman
Freshmen can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
Read more about applying to the UW as a freshman, including details for programs that provide high school students with college credit (like Running Start).
Transfer
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission. Use the information below to help you prepare for this degree
- Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
- Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
- See UW college and school graduation requirements.
- Learn the degree requirements.
- Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Department admission information
- Departmental application deadline: Students in good academic standing may declare the major at any time, including on their application for admission to the UW.
- Please contact the department for details about the application process.
Courses recommended for the major:
- Twenty credits of American Indian Studies Courses
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 20
Total from Washington community colleges: 5
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00: 1
3.50 – 3.74: 2
3.25 – 3.49: 0
3.00 – 3.24: 2
2.75 – 2.99: 0
2.50 – 2.74: 0
2.49 and below: 0