Why study this program?
The Native Studies Honors program provides further opportunities for research and specialization, enabling students to study their area of interest in greater depth.
It demands a higher standard of performance that provides excellent preparation for graduate studies, like the Master of Arts in Native Studies.
For more information see the BA Native Studies program description.
Why study at the University of Alberta?
We are student-centered, with a close-knit community of students, professors, and staff. We host regular Tea and Bannock potlucks, an annual tipi raising and take-down, and Games Night with the Dean.
We are research-focused, with opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research projects. Our courses incorporate traditional Indigenous knowledge and heritage as well as contemporary Indigenous experiences.
- Creative Writer
- Event Coordinator
- Heritage Interpreter
- Indigenous Liaison
- Indigenous Relations Specialist
- Manager of Volunteer Resources
- Policy Analyst
- Public Relations Representative
- Researcher
Kirsten, a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies graduate from Elk Point, AB, is currently completing a Master's degree in Indigenous Governance and hopes to one day complete her PhD.
Non-Direct Entry
This program does not allow admission directly from high school. See requirements below for more details.
Program Requirements
Admission to the Honors program normally occurs at the end of the first year. Students planning to apply to the Honors program should consult the Honors/Academic advisor before applying.
Admission to Honors requires a 3.0 AGPA on 24 units of course weight, and a 3.3 GPA in all courses in the major. (Refer to Postsecondary Transfer Applicants for information on AGPA calculation.) Admission at the end of the second or third year requires a 3.0 GPA on all previous courses and a 3.3 GPA on all Native Studies courses taken. All applicants must also present the high school subject requirements specified for the BA NS program (see BA in Native Studies).
High School Requirements
There is no admission directly from high school.
Transfer Applicants
Refer to general admission requirements, above.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
There is no direct admission. Admission to the BA NS program (see BA in Native Studies) and completion of the first year meeting general admission requirements, above, is required.
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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