Overview

Native American and Indigenous Studies at Evergreen is an interdisciplinary field that examines the histories, cultures, politics, and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples in the Northwest and beyond.

Founded upon visionary leadership and long-term relationships between Pacific Northwest tribes and Evergreen, the Native American and Indigenous Studies program at the Evergreen State College embraces indigenous knowledge as a field of multidisciplinary study. Faculty develop culturally relevant curriculum that strengthens the college's connection to indigenous peoples of the United States, Canada, Aotearoa, and the Pacific Rim. Classes take place both on the Olympia campus and at area tribal centers.

As you learn about Native studies, you will get experience combining theory with practice. Learn from indigenous Pacific Rim artists in the Longhouse’s carving studio. Explore the canoe as transportation, cultural artifact, and symbol of sovereignty and nation-building through a tribal canoe journey. Learn issues of tribal governance, economic sustainability, and self-determination from tribal leaders and policy makers.

After Graduation

Consider continuing your education at the only MPA tribal governance concentration in the country.

A truly interdisciplinary degree, Native American studies supports students in developing and strengthening quality skills in analysis, research, writing, and oral communication in their chosen fields. Many pursue graduate studies, and most work in tribal communities. Our graduates have chosen careers in tribal law, health, and government, including teaching in tribal schools, working on tribal policy, and administrative work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Frontiers: Homelands and Borderlands

Beginning Weaving: Coast Salish Style

Cascadia: The Environment and History of the Pacific Northwest

Creative Writing: "Savage Conversations"

Critical Indigenous Studies (CIS): Rooted, Legacies of Food Justice

Critical Indigenous Studies (CIS): Rooted: Food Players, Policy, and Power

Critical Indigenous Studies (CIS): Rooted: Food Sovereignty as Medicine

Culture, Community, and Cosmos

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 537 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Complete the application for admission and pay the $50 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee.
Request your official academic transcripts from all secondary schools and colleges or universities attended. Usually these transcripts are sent by the school or college directly to Evergreen. If your primary language of instruction is not English, official academic transcripts will need to be translated by a certified service (PDF). The service you select should send the translated, official transcripts directly to Evergreen.
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An Application Statement (PDF) is optional, but it can be helpful to understand your background and interests better.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21166 USD / year

≈ 21166 USD / year
Out-of-State

21166 USD / year

≈ 21166 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5574 USD / year

≈ 5574 USD / year

Living costs

Washington

United States

905 - 1464 USD / month

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