Native American Studies Program
Nativre American Studies Program
ECU offers both a BA and a minor in Native American Studies.
Native American Studies (NAS) is an interdisciplinary program that reflects an awareness of the issues which contemporary Native American communities and peoples confront. When students approach the multiplicity of Native American cultures from a variety of academic perspectives, they gain a deeper understanding of indigenous societies past and present. NAS courses are taught by university faculty members in history, archaeology, political science, business, nursing, legal studies, art, English, professional programs in human services, and other disciplines. B.A. Native American Studies is now offered online. Click here to learn more.
NAS Career Opportunities
ECU’s Native American Studies degree prepares students to work with Indigenous peoples and communities by building an understanding of their cultures, histories, social experiences and political systems. Graduates can pursue careers or further education in areas such as:
- Tribal Communities
- Native Organizations
- Federal, Provincial and Municipal Civil Service
- Public Health and Health Delivery
- Public Relations
- Law and Politics
- Museum and Archival Work
- Social Work and Counseling
- Graduate School
- Private Consulting
- Journalism
- Teaching and Post-Secondary Education
- Resource Management