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Associate Professor: Lujan
Assistant Professors: Miller, Vicenti Carpio
The American Indian Studies Program emphasizes the political and cultural experience of the various American Indian Nations and peoples of the United States. Course work focuses on the cultures, arts, history, and contemporary experiences of the various American Indian nations. The curriculum also concentrates on the practical application for professional career development, preparation for advanced degree programs, and preparation for service to Indian governments and reservations. It emphasizes scholarly expertise in selected fields of study and its practical application to community service.
Students pursuing a B.S. degree in American Indian Studies gain a broad knowledge of American Indian nations and peoples, with particular emphasis on Southwest American Indian nations. The degree program offers courses that provide students with intellectual and practical knowledge pertaining to American Indian cultures, history, law, literature, language, art, and government.
Students are required to take 42 semester hours, including 24 hours of required courses and 18 hours in one of two areas of emphasis: (1) legal policy, community, and economic development; or (2) arts, languages, and cultures. Contact the program office for a current listing of elective courses. The following courses are required for all students majoring in American Indian Studies:
| AIS 180 | Introduction to American Indian Studies C (3) |
| AIS 280 | Indigenous Law and Society C (3) |
| AIS 370 | American Indian Languages and Cultures (3) |
| AIS 380 | Contemporary Issues of American Indian Nations (3) |
| AIS 385 | Federal Indian Policy (3) |
| AIS 394 | ST: Basic Statistical Analysis* (3) |
| AIS 420 | American Indian Studies Research Methods (3) |
| AIS 498 | Pro-Seminar (3) |
| * | Until American Indian Studies is able to offer its own course in statistical research methods, students must take JUS 302, or a comparable course, in consultation with an advisor. |
The minor in American Indian Studies is designed for students interested in developing an understanding of American Indian issues and analyzing issues through critical inquiry. Fifteen semester hours are required, including AIS 180, 380, and 385 and six elective semester hours from the two areas of emphasis. No pass/fail or credit/noncredit course work may be applied to the minor. A minimum of nine hours must be in resident credit at ASU Main. Students must receive a minimum grade of “C” for all courses in the minor and meet all course eligibility requirements.
The certificate program recognizes the need for training American Indian and non-Indian students for employment and leadership roles in American Indian government, in state/federal agencies, in education programs, and in urban and Indian community programs.
To this end, the American Indian Studies Certificate program seeks to address the myriad of contemporary social, political, and economic problems and issues impacting American Indian people.
The program provides students with
For more information, call the director of the American Indian Studies Program at 480/965-3634.
A concentration in American Indian studies is available under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.) degree, a program intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Building on two academic concentrations (or one double concentration) and an interdisciplinary core, students in the B.I.S. program take active roles in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. For more information, see Division of Undergraduate Academic Services, “Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.”
| American Indian Studies (AIS) Courses |
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