Languages and Indigenous Studies Programs

The Department of Languages and Indigenous Studies offers:

  • majors in Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Sustainability Studies and Spanish
  • minors in Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Sustainability Studies, Ojibwe and Spanish
  • certificates in Indigenous Studies and Ojibwe Language Instruction
  • courses in German language and culture

German

A bridge in Cologne at nightUnlock your potential to communicate with over 95 million German speakers worldwide by enrolling in our dynamic German language courses at Bemidji State University.


Indigenous Studies

AIRC day of welcome in 2019, with people gathered in the parking lot surrounding a drum circleDiscover the rich history and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples through our thought-provoking Indigenous studies courses.


Ojibwe

Professor Treuer teaching classImmerse yourself in the language and traditions of the Ojibwe people, a vital part of our local community, with our engaging Ojibwe language and culture courses at Bemidji State University.


Spanish

Three students sitting around a table in a Spanish classroom, laughingOpen doors to new opportunities and connect with millions of Spanish speakers worldwide by mastering the Spanish language through our immersive and engaging program.


For more information on the courses in this department, visit the course catalog.

Contact Information

Languages & Indigenous Studies
AIRC 112
1500 Birchmont Dr NE #21
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699
Office: (218) 755-3968