Native American Studies Degree

The rich field of American Indian & Native American Studies is an interdisciplinary arena of study focused on the history, politics, and culture of Native American people of North America. Get more details below including other Nebraska colleges that offer native american studies degrees.

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Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC)

1111 Hwy 75, Macy, NE

In an aim to preserve and revitalize the cultures of the Omaha and Santee people and provide access to quality post-secondary education, Nebraska Indian Community College was founded in 1973. It started as an American Indian Satellite Community College and upon being granted an independent status, it was renamed to NICC. 

NICC has three campuses in Macy, Santee, and South Sioux City, Nebraska. The facilities of these campuses are constantly updated, as well as the programs to encourage and motivate the students to learn. For students to qualify for admission they must submit a copy of high school diploma or GED transcript, official certificate of tribal enrollment, official transcript from previously attended institution; pass the placement testing; and complete an application for federal Student Aid.

Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, NICC offers Associate of Applied Science in Carpentry; Associate of Arts in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, General Liberal Arts, Human Services and, Native American Studies; Associate of Science in General Science Studies; and Certificate in Carpentry.

With a low student to faculty ratio, the students are given the attention they deserve. At NICC, students can imbibe a unique cultural and educational experience that leads to achieving their academic and career goals.

This college hosts variety of fun activities and events for the students. They are encouraged to participate in Nebraska Indian Community College Student Senate, NICC Intramural and Community Events and American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC).                      

Admission http://www.thenicc.edu/index.php/en/admissions/apply-today

Programs http://www.thenicc.edu/index.php/en/academics/nicc-programs

Career Options for Graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).