Overview

The goal of the Ojibwe Language program at the University of Minnesota is to prepare both heritage and non-heritage Ojibwe students to contribute to the cultural life of the state’s Ojibwe communities through the revitalization of the Ojibwe language.

Key Features

As an Ojibwe language major, you will not only learn to speak, read, and write Ojibwe, you will learn leading edge pedagogy that will empower you to teach the language to others. Your experience in the department will include immersive engagement and advocacy experiences in the community that will change your life.

One of the single best ways to create positive change within the communities is to instill pride and celebrate cultural traditions like language at an early age.

What distinguishes this program from any other is the use of both academically rigorous grammatical instruction (supported by linguistic research) coupled with the use of immersion techniques inside the classroom. This method has proven to be a very powerful combination in helping the students reach a high level of proficiency in the Ojibwe language.

Majoring in the Ojibwe language program will prepare you to:

be ready to fill an ever-growing need for immersion teacher positions;

begin bringing the Ojibwe language back into the home

graduate with a more sophisticated knowledge of the Ojibwe language in general;

increase your fluency under instructor supervision;

learn language immersion pedagogy;

increase both your Ojibwe language credentials and earning potential upon graduation.

Career Exploration

Whether you are pursuing a career in community outreach, regional planning, private or nonprofit organizations, politics, business, law and policy, or education, studying American Indian Studies will give you the analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills you need to be successful throughout your career.

Employment

When you graduate, you will have the skills necessary for employment by entities such as tribal governments, state civil rights and American Indian commissions, regional planning and development commissions, federal and state agencies involving American Indian matters, law firms, private and non-profit organizations, and interest groups that work on Native-related issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Ojibwe

American Indian Studies

Civic Life and Ethics

Advanced Ojibwe Language

American Indian Language Planning

Ojibwe Conversations

Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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