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AIS 180 Introduction to American Indian Studies C (3)

AIS 280 American Indian Sovereignty and the Courts C (3)

AIS 285 Federal Indian Policy (3)

AIS 370 American Indian Languages and Cultures (3)

AIS 380 Contemporary Issues of American Indian Nations (3)

AIS 394 ST: Basic Statistical Analysis* (3)

AIS 420 American Indian Studies Research Methods L (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.

To assure the breadth and depth of their education, all American Indian Studies undergraduates must complete the requirements of the university General Studies program and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For descriptive information on university requirements, see General Studies, and University Graduation Requirements. For descriptive information on College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requirements, see College Graduation Requirements.

MINOR IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES

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 the Tempe campus. Students must receive a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) for all courses in the minor and meet all course eligibility requirements.

CERTIFICATE IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES

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

 1. useful knowledge pertaining to American Indian sovereignty, government, law, history, economic development, and culture;

 2. practical experience in the form of an off-campus internship working in an American Indian government, a community program, an educational entity, an urban program, or a state/federal agency; and

 3. educational skills so that graduates can pursue jobs with an American Indian focus.

A certificate in American Indian Studies requires the completion of 21 semester hours. A minimum of 12 hours must be upper division, and a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) or higher is required except for the AIS Internship course, which requires a passing “Y” grade.

AIS 180 Introduction to American Indian Studies C (3)

AIS 280 American Indian Sovereignty and the Courts C (3)

AIS 380 Contemporary Issues of American Indian Nations (3)

AIS 484 Internship (3)

AIS 494 ST: Law, Policy, and American Indians (3)