American Indian Studies Minor

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The American Indian studies minor program goals are to provide an interdisciplinary opportunity to learn about American Indian peoples, to facilitate research and creative activities that concern American Indian peoples, and to recognize the diversity represented in the rich heritage of American Indians. Students with a minor in American Indian studies will use academic and experiential knowledge to appreciate the natural and cultural diversity of American Indian people.

Required Courses Credits: 15

AIS 101 - American Indian Culture before European Contact Credits: (5)
AIS 102 - American Indians in the Contact Period Credits: (5)
AIS 103 - Contemporary American Indian Experience Credits: (5)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 18-19

Humanities Electives Credits: 10

Select two of the following courses:

AIS 321 - American Indian Spirituality Credits: (5)
ENG 332 - American Indian Literature Credits: (5)
ENG 334 - American Indian Oral and Nonfiction Literature Credits: (5)
ENG 461 - Studies in Film and Culture Credits: (5)
HIST 385 - Aztec, Inca, Maya: Empire and City in the New World Credits: (5)
HIST 434 - American Indian History to 1795 (Put on reserve 9/16/19) Credits: (5)
HIST 438 - American Indian History since 1795 Credits: (5)

Science Electives Credits: 8-9

Select two of the following courses:

ANTH 324 - North American Archaeology Credits: (4)
ANTH 325 - Prehistory of the Pacific Northwest Credits: (4)
ANTH 341 - Native American Cultures of the Pacific Northwest Credits: (4)
ANTH 347 - Native American Cultures of North America Credits: (4)
POSC 411 - American Indian Politics and Sovereignty Credits: (4)
SOC 366 - Sociology of American Indians Credits: (5)

Additional course opportunities in:

The below courses are offered throughout the academic year under different titles.

AIS 296 - Individual Study Credits: (1-6)
AIS 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)
AIS 491 - Workshop Credits: (1-6)
AIS 496 - Individual Study Credits: (1-6)
AIS 498 - Special Topics Credits: (1-5)

Total Credits: 33-34

College and Department Information

American Indian Studies Program
College of the Sciences

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