美洲印第安人的研究生学位课程集中于部落的领导和治理，其重点是土著居民面临的重大问题。学生将对美洲印第安人的教育领导，部落政府和宪法改革以及其他政策和计划提出新的见解，并为社会正义创造切实可行的解决方案。
The MS in American Indian studies is a transdisciplinary program that provides students with an intellectual and practical understanding of the issues facing American Indian populations and helps students strengthen their ability to apply that knowledge. Students acquire problem-solving skills useful in a range of professional arenas, including governmental, private and nonprofit agencies.<br><br>The program focuses on languages, cultures, arts, activism, histories, legal policy and education from an American Indian studies paradigm and perspective. Delivery is through in-person courses.<br><br>The tribal leadership and governance concentration explores traditional and modern concepts of Indian education leadership, tribal government leadership, tribal governments, decision-making and legislation, constitutional reform, planning, economic development, community development, nation rebuilding, tribal courts, administration and planning.