Indigenous Studies Programs & Degrees
Indigenous Studies Masters Degree
The ISP master’s requires 30 credit hours to complete.
This degree enables you to become an innovative and capable scholar and leader who brings Indigenous perspectives to academic settings, government and other public service, and the private sector. ISP equips you with the knowledge and skills to conduct theoretical and applied research and to develop innovative solutions to issues facing Indigenous communities.
You’ll take courses from across KU to create an individualized program of study. Our affiliate faculty members teach in the humanities, social sciences, arts and professional schools.
To graduate, you’ll complete either a thesis or portfolio of your work.
Indigenous Studies Minor
The minor in Indigenous Studies provides undergraduate students with knowledge essential to understand a broad variety of cultural, historical, political, religious, and social issues affecting Indigenous peoples. Students gain disciplinary knowledge in preparation for graduate study or immediate employment in fields such as government and other public service, or the private sector. Courses offered across the university allow students to create an individualized program of study. Our affiliate faculty members have appointments in the humanities, social sciences, arts, and professional schools across the university. Courses taken at Haskell Indian Nations University through the exchange program can count toward the Indigenous Studies minor.
Indigenous Studies Graduate Certificate
The Indigenous Studies graduate certificate enhances the qualifications of students seeking careers in academic settings, government and other public service, and the private sector. You’ll gain knowledge essential to understand a broad range of historical, political, religious and social issues affecting Indigenous peoples. And, you’ll earn an additional credential while integrating knowledge of Indigenous issues into your own academic disciplines or professional training.
Enrollment in the certificate is open to students admitted to a degree-seeking KU graduate program and those not currently enrolled at KU.