MA in Native American Studies - Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The Graduate Group in Native American Studies takes an interdisciplinary, hemispheric perspective, focusing on the growing movement of indigenous communities across the Americas while drawing on indigenous knowledge systems to examine issues affecting native populations. Areas of academic exploration encompass historical studies, spiritual traditions, philosophical thought, governance structures, social dynamics, linguistic analysis, as well as initiatives supporting indigenous self-governance, decolonization efforts, racial justice movements, and historical ethnography. Both master's and doctoral candidates gain hands-on teaching experience through assistantships and instructor roles.

The Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies (WRaCS) Designated Emphasis equips PhD candidates with expertise for leadership positions in writing research, pedagogy, and academic program direction. This specialization combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications in writing education, program management, and scholarly investigation. The curriculum emphasizes creating teaching methodologies and evaluation systems tailored to specific institutional requirements, benefiting graduate scholars examining writing practices across high school and college settings.