BA/BS in Indigenous Studies (Major)

The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Indigenous Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island focuses on land-based education and in-person, community-connected learning. Students complete a minimum of 42 semester hours (14 courses) in Indigenous Studies, covering Indigenous knowledge systems, history, language, culture, and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous peoples. The major is built around traditional teaching methods rather than a purely classroom-based approach, and is combined with the general breadth requirements of the Bachelor of Arts. The programme draws on faculty across disciplines and connects academic study with land-based and experiential learning opportunities. Graduates are prepared for further study or careers in education, government, community development, cultural resource management, and research connected to Indigenous communities. The credential awarded is a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Indigenous Studies.