Native Studies (B.A.)

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34-35 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Students in this major must also complete requirements for a degree in the College of Arts & Sciences .

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)

Select 18 hours of electives or a 17 hour specialization

Native Studies Major without specialization (35 hours). Native Studies with specialization (34 hours).

Major electives (18 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).

Lakota Language Specialization (Optional) 17 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:

Oceti Sakowin Oyate Studies Specialization (Optional) 17 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:

Native Studies Double Major (28 hours)

See Native Studies Double Major for program requirements.