Native American Studies Minor

Dr. L. Schweninger, coordinator.

The College of Arts and Science offers an interdisciplinary minor in Native American studies (NAS). This minor provides students with a multicultural understanding of the histories, cultures, religions, arts, and literatures of American Indians. Students should contact the coordinator in the Department of English for additional information.

Requirements for a Minor in Native American Studies:

Core:

Electives:

9 additional credits from

ANT 215 - Anthropology of Native Americans
ANT 304 - South American Indians or
ANT 305 - North American Indians
ANT 307 - New World Archaeology
HST 336 - American Indian History to 1900 or
HST 337 - American Indian History after 1900
HST 388 - History of the Middle East from World War I
PAR 350 - Native American Religious Traditions or
any appropriate special topics course or seminar as offered, with the approval of the NAS minor coordinator.

Total: 18 hours

Additional Information:

Students must earn at least a “C” (2.00) average in courses counted for a minor in Native American studies.