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    Mar 28, 2024  
2008 - 2009 Catalog of Courses 
    
2008 - 2009 Catalog of Courses [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

American Indian Studies Minor


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Coordinator - Richard M. Wheelock

American Indian Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that is intended to provide important support for any major a student might select that could lead to a career in or near Indian Country. For those who live and work there, the unique conditions created by the long history of Indian affairs and the present policy of Indian self-determination warrant a special orientation to the cultural, social, political, and economic aspirations and potential of America’s indigenous people.

Students who minor in American Indian Studies will be required to take a total of 18 credits, including the core courses for the minor listed below and at least one course from each of the study areas listed below. In doing so, they may select courses that complement their major and contribute to their preparation for careers that demand an understanding of the dynamics of Indian communities.

Students who wish to complete a minor in American Indian Studies should consult their advisor and a member of the Department of Southwest Studies and American Indian Studies.

A total of 18 credits are required; at least 9 credits must be upper division.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES:


No more than one course from a student’s major may count in any minor. A student majoring in any discipline other than Southwest Studies or American Indian Studies may complete a minor in American Indian Studies upon satisfactorily completing the following requirements:

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES MINOR - CREDITS: 18


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