Major and minor
Native American Studies offers students the opportunity to understand and learn from the indigenous history and traditions of North, Central, and South America. Drawing from the philosophy, politics, social values, and arts of Native cultures, the major will provide students with insight into a diverse population of people. In order to foster a broad understanding of the human experience and understand the complexities of diversity, equity, and settler-colonialism, students will develop their research capabilities and critical thinking skills to become more open-minded, knowledgeable, and communicative workers in any field.
Real World Outcomes
Native American studies provides excellent preparation for graduate and doctoral studies in a variety of fields or professional careers such as teaching, law, business, human services, health, tribal administration, social work and human resources management. Graduate and professional schools and employers are looking for students with a broad interdisciplinary preparation and who possess knowledge and sensitivity relating to ethnic issues and cultural diversity.
Requirements
Students in Native American studies may choose from three plans within the major. The first plan concentrates chiefly on the Native American Experience north of Mexico, the second plan on Meso-America and the third plan on South America. Each plan also includes course work covering other indigenous cultures of the Americas, including the literature, culture and arts of the native cultures. You will work with faculty with research interests in history, religion and philosophy, social sciences, languages and literatures, Indian law and the performing arts.
