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UTILIZING YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES

EDUCATION

WHAT CAN I DO WITH NAS DEGREE?

1. Consider jobs/careers that require or capitalize on Native American Studies

2. Continue with advanced studies that would logically follow a Native American Studies undergraduate program

3. Utilize career resources aimed at Native Americans or Native American-oriented organizations

CAPITALIZING ON NAS

Areas that require or directly use an ethnic studies degree:• Colleges & universities• Organizations that primarily market their products

or services to the Native American population• Government entities - city, county, state, federal• Tribal government/organizations

CAPITALIZING ON NAS

Areas that indirectly benefit from NAS degree:

• ANY job or career, especially when located in regionswith significant Native American populations

CAPITALIZING ON NAS

• Get creative!

• What jobs or careers need someone with a broad-based knowledge of Native American culture?

• Film, tourism, marketing• Museums, art galleries

GRADUATE SCHOOL

• Native American Studies: programs across US & Canadaoncampus.richmond.edu/faculty/ASAIL/guide/guide.html

• Law school

• Public Administration

• Education

• Social sciences: anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, history

• American Indian Graduate Center www.aigc.com

CAREER RESOURCES• indiancountry.com• nativejobs.com• aboriginalconnections.com

• nativeamericanjobs.com• minoritycareernet.com• imdiversity.com

• American Indian Program Council www.aipc.osmre.gov

• US Dept of Labor – Indian & NA Programs www.doleta.gov/DINAP

• ALL Federal jobs: www.usajobs.govBIA and IHS have Indian hiring preferences for qualified applicants

• Network with family, friends, family of friends, friends of family

Native American Studies facultyAmerican Indian Student Services And of course…Career Services

HIGHLIGHTS

• Seek opportunities that emphasize working with people from different cultures or communities, and especially with Native American communities

• Look for ways to utilize the skills emphasized in the NAS program – cultural exploration, understanding of diversity, verbal & written communication, research

• Think about how your education could be used to enhance your role in the community

HIGHLIGHTS

• Think about what you could add to an organization, institution, or program through your experiences in the NAS program

• Key phrases/concepts: cultural diversity, relational awareness, historical perspective, power for social change, global society, communication

CAREER SERVICES

University Campus: LIB 100 657.2168

City College: Jacket Student Central 247.3006

www.msubillings.edu/careers