1. University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Alaska Native languages program

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Program Overview

The Alaska Native languages program offers courses in Eskimo, Aleut and Indian languages spoken in the state. Major and minor curricula are offered in Central Yupik Eskimo, the largest Alaska Native language in terms of number of speakers; and Inupiaq Eskimo, the second largest. Regular courses are also available in Gwich in Athabascan. Individual or small-group instruction is available in other Athabascan languages as well as in Siberian Yupik, Alutiiq, Aleut and Tlingit. UAF is the only university in the United States to provide such programs. Students interested in individual or small group interaction should contact the Alaska Native Language Centre.

Program Key Stats

Rolling


73 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.5
33
80

1300
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

High school diploma, Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5 and Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and Submit ACT test scores of at least 18 or SAT test scores of 970.

Career Options

  • Foreign Language Teachers
  • Interpreters
  • Translators
  • Content writer
  • Editor

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