Native American Studies

Native American Studies | Bachelor of Arts | Online

Make a Positive Impact in Tribal Communities and Beyond

East Central University’s online B.A. in Native American Studies provides deep insight into the cultures and issues of contemporary Native American communities from a range of contexts and perspectives. It features interdisciplinary coursework, a real-world internship and partnerships with the local Choctaw and Chickasaw nations.

As a student, you will learn to work with and for tribal organizations through a combination of fully online coursework and hands-on learning opportunities. ECU Online faculty bring expertise in fields ranging from anthropology to law and environmental studies to the classroom, preparing you for success. The online format of the bachelor’s degree in Native American Studies program gives you the flexibility to take courses full- or part-time to balance work and life commitments.

After graduation, you will have the academic knowledge and applied science skills to pursue professional roles or graduate study in a wide range of fields. Earn your degree at a highly competitive tuition rate and transfer up to 94 credits to finish your online degree in as few as two years.

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Topics of Study

ECU Online’s bachelor’s degree in Native American Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum that explores topic areas like:

• History
• Archeology
• Cultural anthropology
• Political science
• Business
• Legal studies
• Communications
• Human services

Learning Outcomes

By the time you graduate, you will be able to:

• Think critically, analyze information from a variety of sources and communicate clearly to solve problems.
• Utilize proven methods in applied social sciences.
• Work with and for tribal entities in a variety of contexts.
• Explain the role of native peoples in American history.
• Understand the public policymaking process.
• Engage with historical and contemporary Native American issues.
• Research relevant issues and effectively present your work.
• Understand the sociology of North American native cultures.
• Discuss the multiplicity of Native American cultures from a variety of academic perspectives.

Admission Requirements

To be accepted into ECU’s B.A. in Native American Studies online degree program, you must meet the following criteria:

• If you are a transfer student, you must have completed 24 college credit hours with a retention GPA of 2.0 or higher. If you have fewer than 24 college credit hours, you will be required to submit your high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores for consideration.

How to Apply

To apply, you must submit the following materials: 

• Online application
• Official high school transcript or college transcript from an accredited institution
• ACT/SAT scores (optional)