2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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Indigenous Studies (NDIG) Minor

Required Minor Courses
NDIG 1104Introduction to American Indian Studies3
HIST 1744Virginia Indigenous History3
Subtotal6
Elective Courses
Select twelve hours from the list of Indigenous Studies courses and/or from the list of pre-approved electives in other departments or programs. 6 credit hours must be from lower division courses and 6 credit hours must be from upper division courses:
Select two of the following:
Colonial Latin America
Oral Traditions and Culture
Exploring Human Experience in Ag & Life Sci
Contemporary Native American Literatures
Independent Study
Subtotal6
Select two of the following:
Native American History
Food Sovereignty
The Languages of Native America
The Rise of Modern Latin America
Indigenous Peoples and World Politics
Mesoamerica and the Andes
Topics in American Indian Studies
Indigenous Foodways
Field Study
Undergraduate Research
Independent Study
Internship
HUM 1604, HUM 2204, SPAN 3224, and 3xxx and 4xxxx level Spanish Topics courses will be accepted with prior approval of the director.
Subtotal6
Total Credits18

Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in the minor must also complete the following graduation requirements:

  • Hours Requirement: Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours to earn the Indigenous Studies minor.
  • GPA Requirement: Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in courses used to fulfill this minor. All courses listed above are included in the calculation of the minor GPA.
  • Prerequisites: Some courses listed above have prerequisites or enrollment restrictions. Students should consult the Academic Catalog and/or contact their Academic Advisor for prerequisite and enrollment information.