The Associate of Arts (AA) in Alaska Native Studies provides students with a critical and dynamic perspective on Alaska Native cultures, histories, politics and organizations. This AA provides a valuable opportunity for students interested in exploring their options in higher education and/or employment with an Alaska Native organization.

• Complete the Admission Requirements for Associate Degrees.

• Complete the General University Requirements for Associate Degrees.
• Complete the following:
  • Complete 3 credits from the GER Oral Communication Skills list.
  • Complete 6 credits from the GER Written Communication list.
  • Complete 3 credits from the GER Quantitative Skills list.
  • Complete 3 credits from the GER Fine Arts list.
  • Complete 6 credits from the GER Humanities list.
  • Complete 6 credits from the GER Social Sciences list.
  • Complete 7 credits including one laboratory course (either combined or separate) from the GER Natural Sciences list.
  • Complete 3 credits from the GER Alaska Native-Themed list.  (This requirement will be fulfilled with the below.)
  • Complete 3 credits from the GER Diversity & Inclusion list. (This requirement will be fulfilled with the below.)
• Complete the following major requirements:

A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree.