Native Studies, B.A.

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34-35 MAJOR HOURS, 120 DEGREE HOURS

The general major requires 35 hours, including 17 hours of required core courses. Beyond the required core courses, students must complete 18 hours of electives from LAKL and/or NATV, of which at least nine hours must be at the upper-division level (300-400). Students may elect a Native Studies major with specialization either in Oceti Sakowin Oyate Studies or Lakota language.

Departmental Requirements (17 hours)

DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVES OR SPECIALIZATION (17-18 credit hours)

Native Studies Major without specialization (35 hours)

Major electives (18 credit hours)

In addition to the core requirements, students select at least 18 hours from the following Native Studies courses:

At least 9 hours must be at the upper-division level (300-400).

Oceti Sakowin Oyate Studies Specialization (Optional) 17 credit hours

Native Studies Major with an Oceti Sakowin Oyate Studies Specialization (34 hours).

For this specialization, in addition to the core requirements, students must take the following Native Studies courses:

Lakota Language Specialization (Optional) 17 credit hours

Native Studies Major with a Lakota Language Specialization (34 hours)

For this specialization, in addition to the core requirements, students must take the following Native Studies courses:

LAKL 102 - Introductory Lakota II (C)
LAKL 201 - Intermediate Lakota I (C)
LAKL 202 - Intermediate Lakota II (C)
LAKL 245 - Lakota Language Table (Co-requisite for 102/201/202)
NATV 370 - Community-based Oral History Methods
LAKL or NATV Electives 3 cr.

Native Studies Double Major (28 hours)

See Native Studies Double Major for program requirements.