Applied Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Science
Department of Applied Indigenous Studies
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
This degree explores governance, nation-building, and other implementation issues facing indigenous peoples both in the Americas and around the globe. The plan grounds students in tribal histories and cultures, governmental policies, sustainable economic development, cultural co-opting, and contemporary conditions on native lands and reservations.
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To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
- All of Northern Arizona University's diversity, liberal studies, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
- At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
- At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
- At least 42 units of major requirements
- At least 18 units of minor requirements
- Be aware that you may not use courses with an AIS prefix to satisfy liberal studies requirements
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Major GPA | C |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| Emphasis, Minor, or Certificate Required | Required |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Required |
| University Honors Program | Optional |
| Progression Plan Link | Not Available |
Major Requirements
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Take the following 42 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
Core Courses- AIS 101, AIS 201, AIS 202, AIS 210, AIS 301W, AIS 304, AIS 350, AIS 404, AIS 408, AIS 490C (30 units)
- AIS 230, AIS 232, AIS 290, AIS 395, AIS 450, AIS 470
- AIS 320 or POS 320
- ANT 205, ANT 301, ANT 303, ANT 306, ANT 351, ANT 365, ANT 406, ANT 460
- ARH 145
- BIO 479
- CCJ 415
- COM 301
- CST 323, CST 477
- ES 191, ES 215, ES 356
- FOR 270, FOR 370
- HIS 280, HIS 293, HIS 368, HIS 380, HIS 381, HIS 385, HIS 386, HIS 413
- NAV 101, NAV 102, NAV 201, NAV 202, NAV 303, NAV 304W, NAV 311, NAV 312, NAV 321, NAV 405, NAV 406
- REL 201, REL 380
- SOC 315
- Other courses approved by the department chair
Students with particular areas of interest in the following areas should work with their advisor to select courses in support of that area of interest:- Tribal policy, politics and administration
- Indigenous environmental and human health sciences, policy and management
- Cultural resource management and Indigenous knowledge
- Sustainable community economic developmental and indigenous entrepreneurship
Minor Requirements
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You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor, you should select a minor that is appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.
General Electives
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Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Additional Information
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.