Native American Studies

What Can I Do With A Major In Native American Studies?

The Native American Studies major is a broad based liberal arts education with a focus on Indian country issues in the past, present, and future. The primary skills taught include critical thinking, research, and communication--both written and oral.

The NAS major provides you with a strong liberal arts education with grounding in Indian Affairs issues. In a state like Montana, which has a high population of Native Americans, it is important for people who work in government, social services, education, and business to have a basic working knowledge of the Native American communities.

NAS is an especially valuable major for people who intend to work in Montana and is often used as a second major by students in fields from business to education to service work. Alumni have found their knowledge of Native American issues and communities to be helpful both in finding jobs and in their work.

A Sample of Related Occupations

Types of Employers

Related Web Links

• American Indian Business Leaders
• American Indian Science & Engineering Society
• Bureau of Indian Affairs
• Indian Health Service
• Montana Indian Education Association
• Montana Tribes
• MT-WY Tribal Leaders Council
• NAS Department website
• National Indian Education Association

Professional Associations

• American Indian and Alaska Native Professors Association (Haskell All Nations University)
• American Indian Studies Chairs and Directors Council (Arizona State University)

For additional career information, see the Occupational Outlook Handbook