In the fall of 1997, The University of Arizona was the first educational institution in the U.S. to offer a Ph.D. in American Indian Studies.
The Ph.D. in American Indian Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to:
- prepare graduate students for academic careers
- conduct advanced and applied scholarly research from a cross-cultural perspective
- develop theoretical and innovative theories, methodologies, and research tools appropriate for and useful to sovereign tribes
- educate students to assume leadership and policy-making roles in higher education, tribal communities, the state and nation
The Ph.D. program is designed to be completed in 3-4 years (after completing the Master's degree). Read the Ph.D. Guidelines to learn more.
Contact Us
For more information about AIS Graduate Studies, please contact the AIS main office, or Professor James Hopkins, Director of Graduate Studies.
AIS Main Office
aisp@arizona.edu
520-621-7108
Prof. James Hopkins
hopkinsj@arizona.edu