Native American and Indigenous Studies Major: 4-Year Map

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Native American and Indigenous Studies Major: 4-Year Map

Fall First Year	Credits	Spring First Year	Credits
FLC 100	1	NAIS-Cultural Knowledge Course	3
COMP 150 * (CO1)	3	LAC course	3
NAIS 110 (SS)	3	LAC course	3
LAC course	3	Free elective (lower division)	3
Free elective (lower division)	3	Free elective (lower division)	3
Free elective (lower division)	2
TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Fall Second Year	Credits	Spring Second Year	Credits
COMP 250 (CO2)	3	NAIS 280 (SS)	3
LAC course	3	LAC course	3
NAIS-Historical Knowledge Course (H1)	3	Major elective (lower or upper division)	3
Major elective (lower division)	3	Free elective (lower division)	3
Free elective (lower division)	3	Free elective (lower division)	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Fall Third Year	Credits	Spring Third Year	Credits
NAIS 355	3	NAIS 396	3
Major elective (upper division)	3	Major elective (upper division)	3
Free elective (lower or upper division)	3	Free elective (lower or upper division)	3
Free elective (lower or upper division)	3	Free elective (lower or upper division)	3
Free elective (upper division)	3	Free elective (upper division)	3
TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Fall Fourth Year	Credits	Spring Fourth Year	Credits
NAIS 396-o	3	Major elective (upper division)	3
Major elective (upper division)	3	Free elective (lower or upper division)	3
Free elective (lower or upper division)	3	Free elective (lower or upper division)	3
Free elective (lower or upper division)	3	Free elective (upper division)	3
Free elective (upper division)	3	Free elective (upper division)	3
TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Note: This map assumes student has COMP 150 placement in Composition. Students with different placements must work with advisors to adjust the map.

Note: At least four (4) of the six (6) major elective courses must be upper division (300 or above).

Note: Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses.â€¯This major requires additional courses to meet the upper division requirement.

Note: Students must complete 30 credits by the end of the first year to be classified as a Sophomore, 60 credits by the end of the second year to be classified as a Junior, and 90 credits by the end of the third year to be classified as a Senior. This may require completion of additional free electives in particular years to supplement the suggested course sequence.