Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Applied Indigenous Studies

Applied Indigenous Studies, Minor


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This minor explores governance, nation-building, and other implementation issues facing indigenous peoples both in the Americas and around the globe. The plan provides an umbrella under which to study tribal histories and cultures, governmental policies, sustainable economic development, and contemporary conditions on native lands and reservations.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Applied Indigenous Studies

Applied Indigenous Studies, Minor


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What Can I Do with a Minor in Applied Indigenous Studies?

If you're interested in gaining contemporary tribal management skills and respect for the knowledge, values, and, beliefs of indigenous cultures, a minor in Applied Indigenous Studies can be a useful addition to any major. You will prepare to tackle challenges facing today's Native communities by complementing contemporary scholarship with traditional tribal knowledge.

Gain critical skills in economic development, policy articulation, and environmental studies. Study tribal histories and cultures, federal Indian policies, and contemporary reservation conditions. You will be encouraged to pursue research, fieldwork, and teaching opportunities.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Applied Indigenous Studies

Applied Indigenous Studies, Minor


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Applied Indigenous Studies

Applied Indigenous Studies, Minor


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion 18
Major GPA C
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Optional

Purpose Statement

A minor in Applied Indigenous Studies provides students with an overview of Indigenous peoples both in the Americas and around the globe.  Students will be introduced to diverse indigenous cultures and be able to demonstrate the interdependence of social, political, religious, and economic aspects of the Indigenous experience. As an AIS minor, students have the ability to critically approach the study of Federal Indian Law from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Students will survey basic concepts and ideologies surrounding stereotypes, historical controversies, cultural difference, as well as political and practical issues surrounding research within Indigenous communities. Therefore, a minor in AIS will help prepare students to contribute to the sustainability of Indigenous communities into the 21st century.  Our program is globally oriented, traditionally grounded, and 21st century focused. In line with Native American traditions, we are committed to training professionals prepared to assist Native nations today, tomorrow, and for the next seven generations to come.

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Applied Indigenous Studies

Applied Indigenous Studies, Minor


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Applied Indigenous Studies

Applied Indigenous Studies, Minor


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