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2007-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

American Indian Studies (B.A.)


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37 MAJOR HOURS, 128 DEGREE HOURS

Departmental Requirements (22 hours)


Elective Courses (15 hours)


In addition to the 22 hours of coursework above, 15 hours of electives must be selected in at least two disciplines from the following American Indian Studies courses. A minimum of 9 hours of elective credits must be taken at the upper-division level, for a total of 37 hours. No more than 6 credit hours in independent study/topics/seminar courses may be used to fulfill requirements for the major.

No prerequisite coursework or instructor permission required, but AIS/HIST 257 Early American Indian History & Culture and/or AIS/HIST 369 Modern American Indian History & Culture Since 1867 recommended.

Four-year plan


The following is an example of a four-year plan. If changes in the order of the curriculum are necessary, students must consult their advisor.

FIRST YEAR


SECOND YEAR


First Semester 16 hours


  • Advanced Composition 3cr
  • Natural Sciences 4cr
  • Social Sciences 3cr

Second Semester 16 hours


  • AIS Elective 3cr
  • Electives 6cr
  • Natural Sciences 4cr

THIRD YEAR


First Semester 15 hours


  • AIS Electives 6cr
  • Elective 3cr
  • IdEA Foundation 3cr
  • Social Sciences 3cr

FOURTH YEAR


First Semester 17 hours


  • AIS Elective 3cr
  • Electives 11cr
  • IdEA Capstone 3cr

Second Semester 17 hours


  • Electives 14cr

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