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University of Alberta Calendar 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

The Degree of MA (Native Studies) [Graduate]

Program Requirements

Students are required to take ★18 in graduate courses/seminars and the equivalent to ★18 for the thesis, for a total of ★36. The ★18 in course work must include:

  1. A minimum of ★12 in Native Studies courses, of which ★9 must normally be NS 520 , NS 550 , and one graduate-level methodology course;
  2. A maximum of ★6 from outside the Faculty of Native Studies (with consent of the Faculty).

Proficiency in a language other than English (including an Aboriginal language) is recommended in accordance with the thesis topic. Students must also complete and successfully defend a thesis.

Length of Program

Full-time MA students will normally be expected to complete the program in two years.