Overview

Uniquely located amidst rich cultural and academic resources, our interdisciplinary Master in Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University enables students to study at the source. In partnership with the Cherokee community, we offer students and scholars a wide range of academic and support services.

What You'll Learn

WCU's Graduate Programs in Cherokee Studies offers a number of opportunities to students interested in furthering their education, expanding their intercultural skills and enhancing their culturally-oriented professional knowledge. Our partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians gives students a unique chance to study with the region's largest Native American population. The program requires coursework in both American history and Cherokee Studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

opportunities to students interested in furthering their education
expanding their intercultural skills
enhancing their culturally-oriented professional knowledge
a unique chance to study with the region's largest Native American population

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form and fee
Resume
3 letters of recommendation
Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for admissions decisions; official copies are required upon admission)
Official test scores - GMAT (GRE may also be accepted)*

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21442 USD / year

≈ 21442 USD / year
Out-of-State

21442 USD / year

≈ 21442 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10724 USD / year

≈ 10724 USD / year

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cherokee Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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About

Overview

What You'll Learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cullowhee

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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