After this broad interdisciplinary foundation of study, candidates will specialize in research related to one of the concentrations. A Master s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution is required for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program in American Indian Studies and must be complete by August before the applicant begins the AIS program. A minimum grade point average of 3.2 for graduate level work completed is required. At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, exceptionally qualified applicants who do not hold a Master s degree may be considered for admission. A merican Indian Studies accepts a limited number of new Ph.D. candidates each year.
Candidate selection is very competitive.
The Admissions Committee will not consider application files incomplete by the close of business on February 1. Upon admission, the student will meet with an assigned faculty mentor. Selection of a major faculty advisor by the end of the first year is required. General advice on selection of courses is available from the Director, Associate Director, or the Graduate Program Coordinator. A Plan of Study form must be approved by the committee, and submitted to the Graduate College before the end of the third semester in residence.