Native American Studies

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies is currently in Moratorium. 

Native American Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies is currently in Moratorium. 

Native American Studies minor 

Upon completion of this program students will be able to: 

- understand the concept of tribal sovereignty and the development of modern tribal governments, including their functions, importance, and restrictions  

- understand and appreciate the roles of art, culture, history, literature, and politics in the development of tribal world views  

- identify historical, cultural, and political diversity and significance in Native oral traditions and written literatures.   

- understand historical experiences and contemporary issues in North America from the perspective of Native American peoples  

- understand the complexity and diversity of Indigenous experiences in the Americas 

The Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies is currently in Moratorium. 

NASX 120Native American Language I3
NASX 105Intro Native Amer Studies3
NASX 232MT Ind Cltrs/Hstry/Iss3
Core Options At least 6 credits (NASX 2XX, 3XX, 4XX)6-15
Major Specific Electives - At least 21 credits21-27
Native American Language II
NASX 2XX Native Museum Studies
Oral/Written Trads Native Amer
Native American Literature
NASX 3XX Native Northern American Music
History of American Indians
NASX 3XX Comparative Indigenous Activism
American Indian Art
Independent Study
NASX 4XX Native Studies Senior Research Capstone
General Education Core33
Minor/Elective Course36-51
Total minimum credits required for degree120

Minor

Required Courses
NASX 105Intro Native Amer Studies (CAT V)3
NASX 232MT Ind Cltrs/Hstry/Iss (= 332)3
NASX 120Native American Language I3
or NASX 121 Native American Language II
NASX 310Native Cultures of North Amer (CAT V)3
NASX 235Oral/Written Trads Native Amer (CAT V)3
or NASX 340 Native American Literature
NASX 376Fed Indian Law & Policy (CAT V)3
NASX 450History of American Indians (CAT V)3
Total minimum credits required for minor21