Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies

As a Native American Studies major at USD, you will learn about the histories, languages, cultures, arts, sovereignty and contemporary status of American Indian nations and peoples. Through educational opportunities in the classroom and community and research opportunities beyond the classroom, you'll develop effective communication and research skills skills that will serve you well in establishing mutually beneficial and enduring cross-cultural relationships throughout your life and career.
The Native American Studies program at USD uniquely prepares students interested in working with tribal nations and communities and complements other disciplines such as anthropology, art history, English, health sciences, history, and Lakota language and psychology. You will gain a valuable foundation for a variety of careers, including those in the public sector, non-profit organizations, tribal government, corporate and private companies, journalism, education, health and social services and more. You'll also be set up for success in countless graduate and professional programs, including law, education, and public policy.
A degree in Native American Studies provides you with a multi-disciplinary education grounded in anthropology, art history, health sciences, Lakota language and more. With courses ranging from Lakota Culture and Traditions to Federal Indian Policy, the Native American studies program provides you with an understanding of the histories, languages, cultures, arts, sovereignty and contemporary status of American Indian nations and peoples. This program is well suited for students interested in a double major.

English-medium high school outside the United States but accredited by a US-based accrediting organization (such as WASC or NEASC)
Successful completion of a college level English composition course at an accredited U.S. institution with a grade of C or higher.
Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 71 or higher (iBT) 8 or higher (TOEFL Essentials)
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) 6.0 or higher
Duolingo English Test: 105 or higher