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 Oklahoma colleges that offer native american studies degrees.

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO)

535 W. Main, Jenks, OK

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Chickasha, OK and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,000.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to USAO score in-between 20 - 26 on the ACT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at USAO are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $4,100 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $9,800 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $2,900. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma "Drovers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.usao.edu.

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).