Master in American Indian/Native American Studies (Master's)

For Master in American Indian/Native American Studies (Master's), tuition is Tuition and fees are $2,360 per academic year..

This programme is designed for Native American students, particularly those with tribal affiliation, who seek advanced study in Diné cultural knowledge. Students engage in coursework that emphasizes the preservation and revitalization of Diné language and leadership traditions. The programme integrates academic study with community-based learning and language development. Graduates contribute to cultural and educational initiatives within Diné communities.

Focus areas include Diné Culture, Diné Language, Leadership, Cultural Preservation, Indigenous Education, Community-Based Research.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and a culminating project. Students must complete language proficiency assessments and take courses at their language proficiency level.

Graduates work in tribal education, cultural preservation, language revitalization, and community leadership roles.

Applicants must submit a completed NTU Graduate Program Admissions Application, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a 500-word statement in Diné bizaad or English. Proof of tribal enrollment or Certificate of Indian Blood is required for Native American applicants.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, with typical duration of two to three years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Navajo Technical University grew from a 1960s vision of tribes establishing their own higher-education institutions. It opened as the Navajo Skill Center in 1979 to meet the immediate needs of an unemployed population on the Navajo Nation. The institution has since developed into a university serving students through certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and graduate programs.

Academic offerings cover STEM, business, applied technology, and the arts. NTU's educational philosophy follows four Diné teachings: Nitsáhákees, or thinking; Nahátá, planning; Īína, implementing; and Siihasin, reflection. These principles connect study in diverse fields with cultural values and economic opportunities. The university also supports research and workforce development across the Navajo Nation.

The main campus is in Crownpoint, New Mexico, with multiple instructional locations on the Navajo Nation. NTU provides a supportive, culturally diverse environment and honors Diné culture and language while educating for the future. International students can expect a student-first setting and access to scholarships and financial-aid opportunities available from first-year through doctoral study. Campus resource contacts can help with practical questions about studying across NTU's locations.