Department of Native American Studies
Phone: (405) 325-2312
Email: nas@ou.edu
Website: nas.ou.edu
The Native American Studies curriculum currently supports intensive study in three interrelated areas of emphasis that are synthetic and interdisciplinary in nature: Tribal Governance and Policy; Indigenous Media and Arts; and Language, Cultural Knowledge and History.
The curriculum is, at the same time, focused and flexible. Students are encouraged to combine areas of emphasis according to their own scholarly and professional goals.
Since 1994, a vibrant and growing Native American Studies program has attracted and served students of diverse backgrounds and academic interests who are committed to using distinctly Native American perspectives to place the sovereignty of Native nations and the cultures of Native peoples at the center of academic study. Our enrollment has increased by 84% since our elevation to a fully-fledged department in 2015.
Native American Studies has awarded over 200 degrees:
Students following a Native American Studies major can get involved through our campus partners:
OU has numerous study abroad opportunities for students of all majors. Whether you want to take electives, lower-division courses, or major requirements, be sure to check out what education abroad opportunities are available to you through the College of International Studies.
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree.
Department of Native American Studies
Phone: (405) 325-2312
Email: nas@ou.edu
Website: nas.ou.edu