A bachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate institution is required for admission to the Master of Arts program in American Indian Studies. Ideally, students will demonstrate an interest in American Indian studies through formal course work, independent study, or practical experience. In addition to the application, students must submit an essay which includes a detailed account of their academic background, a statement of research interests, and potential career plans. Preference is given to individuals with undergraduate majors relevant to the proposed areas of concentration within the Master of Arts degree: Anthropology, Art History, English, Ethnomusicology, History, Linguistics, Literature, Sociology, or Theater. Entering students must meet the university's minimum admission requirement of a 3.0 grade-point average in all course work completed during the last two undergraduate years and in all prior graduate work. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required, but students are encouraged to take the examination and submit test results to be considered for fellowship programs. At least three letters of recommendation should be submitted, ideally from faculty members who know your work. Finally, students should submit a writing sample, usually a copy of a term paper (or some approximation thereof) that has been completed for a course. Admission to the program is limited to the fall quarter.
IELTS - 7.0. TOEFL IBT - 87. TOEFL PBT - 560. The University requires that an applicant hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, comparable in standard and content to a bachelor's degree from the University of California, with an overall scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better – or its equivalent if the letter grade system is not used.