PhD in Native American Studies - Studies in Performance and Practice in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The Graduate Group in Native American Studies takes an interdisciplinary, hemispheric perspective, examining the growing diaspora of Indigenous communities across the Americas while centering Indigenous knowledge systems. The program explores diverse subjects including history, spirituality, governance, social structures, linguistics, and Indigenous-led community development focused on sovereignty, decolonization, and self-governance. Both master's and doctoral candidates gain teaching experience through assistantships and instructor roles.

The Designated Emphasis in Performance and Practice Studies offers a framework for analyzing communication practices across various domains - from performing arts and athletics to spiritual traditions and daily interactions. This inherently cross-disciplinary program collaborates with emerging communication technologies. It equips students with critical methodologies bridging theory and practical application.