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

AIS 101 - Pre-Contact Period of American Indians, Pre-AD 1492 Credits: (5)
AIS 102 - Contact Period of American Indians, AD 1492 to 1890 Credits: (5)
AIS 103 - Emergence of Contemporary American Indians, AD 1890 to Present Credits: (5)

Humanities Electives - 9 to 10 Credits

Select at least two of the following courses:

ETS 373 - American Indian Authors and Publications (5)
HIST 338 - Conquest and Compromises: American History since 1492 (5)

ENG 332 - American Indian Literature Credits: (4)
ENG 334 - American Indian Oral and Non- Fiction Literature Credits: (4)
ENG 461 - Studies in Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in American Film and Television Credits: (4)
ETS 471 - Issues in American Indian Education Credits: (5)
ETS 472 - American Indian Profiles Credits: (3)
PHIL 320 - American Indian Philosophy Credits: (5)
RELS 320 - American Indian Spirituality Credits: (5)

Science Electives - 8 Credits

Select at least 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)
SOC 366 - Sociology of American Indians Credits: (5)

American Indian Studies Minor

Required Courses

Humanities Electives - 9 to 10 Credits

Science Electives - 8 Credits

Additional course opportunities in:

Total Credits: 32 to 33