Program Name

American Indian Studies

American Indian Studies is an interdepartmental program. Interdepartmental programs provide an integrated curriculum of several disciplines. 

 Major Code

0030 

 Address

3220 Campbell Hall
Box 951548
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1548 

 Phone

(310) 825-6541 

 Email

aisc@ucla.edu  

 Website

www.americanindianstudies.ucla.edu 

 Leading to the degree of

M.A. 

 Admission Limited to

Fall. Exceptions only in special cases. 

 Deadline to apply

December 15th 

 GRE (General and/or Subject)

GRE: General, recommended, not required 

 Letters of Recommendation

3 

 
 Other Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a detailed account of their background, potential career plan, and interest in American Indian studies. Interest in American Indian studies must be demonstrated either by formal coursework, independent study, or practical experience.

Preference is given to individuals with undergraduate majors relevant to the proposed areas of concentration within the M.A. degree: anthropology, English, history, linguistics, literature, sociology, fine arts, or American Indian studies.

American Indian Studies, M.A./Law, J.D.

The American Indian Studies program and the School of Law offer a concurrent degree program whereby students may pursue the Master of Arts and the Juris Doctor degrees at the same time. For admission, applicants are required to satisfy the regular admission requirements of both schools. Applicants interested in the program should contact the American Indian Studies program.