2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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The Minor in American Indian Studies requires 18 semester hours:
At least 9 hours of credit (including those in the list of required courses) must be taken at the 3000 level or above. Normally only one Independent Study (AINS 2974 Independent Study or AINS 4974 Independent Study, or another departmental Independent Study course approved by the American Indian Studies director) will be accepted for credit. The Special Study course ( AINS 4984 Special Study, or another department equivalent approved by the American Indian Studies director) may be taken more than once if the topic of each course is different. Check undergraduate catalog for prerequisites.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken to fulfill the minor is required.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| AINS 1104 | Introduction to American Indian Studies | 3 |
| AINS/ENGL 2804 | Contemporary Native American Literatures | 3 |
| AINS/PSCI 3684 | Indigenous Peoples and World Politics | 3 |
| AINS 4004 | Topics in American Indian Studies | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select six hours from the list of American Indian Studies courses and/or from the list of pre-approved electives in other departments or programs: | 6 | |
| American Indian Studies | ||
| Oral Traditions and Culture | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| The Languages of Native America | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Pre-approved Electives in Other Departments or Programs 1 | ||
| Race and Racism | ||
| Topics in Art History (when on appropriate topic) | ||
| The Postcolonial Novel | ||
| Ethnic American Literature | ||
| Topics in Religion and Culture (when on appropriate topic) (See AINS Director for approval) | ||
| Introduction to Social Anthropology | ||
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | ||
| International Development Policy and Planning | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Minimum 18 credits to complete the minor. Twelve of the credit hours are from required courses. Students may select the additional six hours from the list of American Indian studies courses and/or from the list of pre-approved electives in other departments or programs. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken to fulfill the minor is required.
Non-AINS courses may not be substituted for 1000- or 2000-level AINS courses.
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