Native Studies [Graduate]

Faculty of Native Studies
2-31 Pembina Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H8
E-mail: nativest@ualberta.ca
www.ualberta.ca/nativestudies
Telephone: (780) 492-2991
Fax: (780) 492-0527

General Information

The Faculty of Native Studies offers a Master of Arts program that focuses on: 1) environmental management and ecological relationships; and 2) Canadian state forms and Indigenous peoples’ approaches to social order.

Entrance Requirements

The Faculty of Native Studies’ minimum admission requirements for the Master of Arts program are:

A four-year undergraduate degree with a cumulative average of a minimum of 3.0 GPA (on a four point letter grading scale) in the last ★60 of the program with at least ★30 of senior undergraduate courses in Native Studies or courses with significant Aboriginal content. This is, however, a competitive process – a 3.0 GPA is necessary but may not be sufficient.
A statement of research interest(s).
An example of academic work appropriate to the application.
Three letters of reference sent directly to the Faculty of Native Studies.
A current resume or curriculum vitae
Where applicable, a TOEFL score of at least 580 (237 computer-based).

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance in the form of graduate assistantships may be available to qualified students. For further information contact the Faculty of Native Studies.

Graduate Program Requirements

The Degree of MA

Graduate Courses

Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings , under the subject heading Native Studies (NS).