American Indian Studies
General
Program Title
American Indian Studies
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
Online and On Campus
Program Description
American Indian Studies examines additional interpretations of United States history, law, and politics as they relate to indigenous communities in the United States. You will develop insight into the histories, contributions, social, cultural, and political development, and intellectual expression of the American Indian communities. Courses will broaden your understanding of issues that confront American Indian communities and will help you understand, work with, and empower diverse communities.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Status
Active
Required GPA for graduation
2
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe the roles sovereignty and treaties have for indigenous entities in the United States.
Outcome
Provide examples of diversity among and within indigenous entities.
Outcome
Identify and distinguish various forms of artistic, literary and cultural expressions of indigenous entities.
Outcome
Explain how continuity and change contribute to contemporary issues facing indigenous entities.
Outcome
Evaluate governmental policies which have contributed to the current conditions of indigenous entities.
Outcome
Contrast Indigenous and Western philosophies that shape ways of knowing and learning.
Outcome
Analyze and critique current jurisdictional policies that are failing Indigenous women.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8032
Program Code
34-603-2015