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Overview
The Native Studies program at Saint Thomas University offers a selection of interesting courses. As an interdisciplinary major, it also draws on courses that are offered by various other disciplines. Upper-level courses include Native American Philosophy, the Role of Native Women, Native People and the Colonial Experience, and Native History of the Maine/Maritime region.
Learning outcomes
Language courses are another key component of the Native Studies Program. Courses in Maliseet and Mi’kmaq include introductory, intermediate and full-immersion levels.
In 1984 St. Thomas University became the first university in Canada to establish an academic Chair in Native Studies.
You will obtain invaluable insight into the relationship of First Nations individuals and communities and the immigrant societies across Canada. You will have the opportunity to study Maliseet/Passamaquoddy, as well as Mi'kmaq. You will develop the ability to think critically and responsibly about issues that relate to First Nations communities and the land.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Native Studies
- Beginning Mi'kmaq
- Beginning Maliseet/Passamaquoddy
- Maliseet/Pass for Early Childh
- Maliseet/Pass for Pre School
- Intermediate Mi'kmaq
- Intermediate Maliseet /Passamaquoddy
- First Nations Arts and Sciences
- Native Literature
- Natural Resources and First Nations of The Maritimes
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 89
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies General Studies & Classics View 60 other Masters in General Studies & Classics in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 89
Other requirements
General requirements
- Have your official transcript sent from your high school to the Admissions Office at admissions@stu.ca
- In addition to a high school transcript, international applicants whose primary language is not English must also arrange to have an official copy of their English proficiency scores sent directly to the Admissions Office. The St. Thomas University ETS institution code is 0803. International applicants who indicate that they are Permanent Residents must provide a photocopy of their official Permanent Resident cards.
Tuition Fee
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International
16389 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16389 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
7292 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7292 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Fredericton
1100 - 2100 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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