Honoring Native Tradition and Community Through Academic Excellence
Does NAS offer courses and the degree programs online?
No, Native American Studies does not currently offer courses or the
degree programs online. Students can take some courses at the UNM
branches via Interactive
Television (ITV). Please see the ITV website for courses
currently available. Note: course offerings change each semester.
Does NAS offer a Masters or Doctorate Program?
No, currently NAS does not offer a Masters or Doctorate Program. A
Masters program is in the planning stages. Check the NAS website
for updates.
I already have an undergraduate degree; can I pursue an NAS
degree?
Yes, anyone can return to UNM for a second degree, please see the current
UNM Catalog section "The Undergraduate Program" for details
on obtaining a second undergraduate degree.
Does NAS accept transfer credits from Transfer credits? accept?
Transfer students please see the Transfer
Students Admissions Guidelines website or the section of the current
UNM Catalog for information on transferring to UNM. Also
see the Native American Studies section under University College in
the current UNM catalog for information on
transferring from Accredited Universities. The NATV department
will consider only 9 hours of transfer courses toward the NATV major
or minor. Courses are evaluated by the NATV chair and the NATV
advisor on a case by case basis. See the NATV advisor for further
information.
What can I do with a degree in NAS?
Native American Studies graduates have entered the following professional
areas:
1. Graduate School: Public Administration, Law
School, Water Resources
2. Native American Community Based Non-profits
3. Tribal, State and Federal Agencies
4. Native American Education
What are the NATV admission requirements?
Effective fall 2006
Admission to the NATV Major Program
* Earned 26 credit hours
* Earned a 2.0 GPA
* Satisfied the English Competence Requirement in one of these ways:
~ Completion of
English 102 with a grade of C (2.00) or higher
~ A score of 29
or better on the English portion of the Enhanced ACT
~ A score of 650
or better on the verbal portion of the SAT
~ Credits for
English 102 through CEEB Advanced Placement program
~ Acceptance of
the writing proficiency portfolio
* Complete NATV major application form
Basic Requirements for Bachelor of Arts
* Total Credit Hours = 128
* 300/400 level credit hours = 50
* Residence Credit
~ Minimum hours
= 24
~ In Major = one
half
~ In Minor = one
quarter
Minimum graduation GPA in Major = 2.5
Minimum graduation GPA = 2.0
Application for degree at 80 hours
For further details consult the course catalog or meet with the NATV
Advisor, Mesa Vista Hall, 3080 or call 505-277-3917
What can I minor in as an NATV major
NAS accepts all UNM minor degrees. Please see the current
UNM Catalog for further information.
Can I add a NATV minor to my current program of study?
If you wish to declare the NATV minor, please see your major department
advisor to update your student information, and then see the NATV
department for advisement on the minor requirements.
Who should I meet with if I'm interested in the NATV programs?
If you are a current UNM student in the University College, please
make an advising appointment with Margaret Lumpmouth in the University
College Advisement Center. If you are applying to the NATV programs,
please make an appointment with the NATV
Department Advisor.
Does the NAS department offer scholarship opportunities?
Native American Studies has limited scholarship opportunities available
for the spring 2009 semester, deadline is February 6, 2009. Students
are encouraged to visit the UNM
Student Financial Aid website for information on financial aid
and scholarship opportunities.
Can I be an NATV major if I am a UNM branch student?
The Native American Studies majors are housed in University College
on the UNM main campus. UNM Branch Campus students can take
the NATV required core: NATV 150, 250, 251, and English competency
at their respective branch campus, if offered. Students must
complete the NATV major at the UNM main campus where the department
is located.
Why can't I register for a certain course?
There are pre-requisites for certain courses in the NATV major and
minor programs. Please see the current
UNM Catalog for course listings and pre-requisites.
Can I double major if I am already in another college?
Students can double major, please see the Native American Studies section
of the current
UNM Catalog, under Double Major.
Can I dual degree if I am already in another college?
Students can obtain a dual degree, please see the Native American Studies
section of the current
UNM Catalog, under Duel Degree.
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