What Can I Do With A Major In Native American Studies?

Introduction

The Native American Studies major provides an overview of tribes that are indigenous to the United States (including Alaska) and a history of cross-cultural relations from first contact with Europeans up to the present. As a student, you will study tribal literatures, art, dance, song, religious traditions, philosophies, histories, educational institutions, political and economic structures, and ecological perspectives. Consider this major if you are good at or want to develop skills such as critical writing, reading and thinking; persuading/influencing; research; teamwork. . .or have. . .initiative; verbal skills.

A Sample of Related Occupations

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Cultural Preservation Health Service Administration Education
Museums Arts Organizations Social Work
Social Welfare Government Organizations Advocacy Work
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Types of Employers
Private and Non-profit Organizations
 

Museums

Environmental and Natural Resource Management Organizations

Social Service Agencies

Arts Organizations

Media Organizations

Health Care

 
Government Agencies
 

Bureau of Land Management

Park Service

Tribal Governments

Indian Health Service

Housing and Social Welfare

Educational Organizations

Medical-Fields-Related Work

Hospitals

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Professional Associations

For additional career information, see the Occupational Outlook Handbook