American Indian Studies

College of Ethnic Studies
Dean: Kenneth Monteiro

Department of American Indian Studies
EP 103
415-405-3928
Chair: Joanne Barker

Faculty

Assistant Professors—Barker, Collins, Jolivette, Nelson

Lecturers—Barnd, Houck, Klasky, Salmon

Program

Minor in American Indian Studies

Program Scope

The Minor in American Indian Studies provides students with a critical and analytical approach to the study of native North American Indians, historically and contemporarily. Through its multidisciplinary course offerings, students will gain an academic and philosophical understanding of and appreciation for the great diversity of native North American peoples and tribes, and of the unique relationship between Indian tribes and the federal government. The goal of the American Indian Studies Minor is to provide students with a critical, holistic, and community-centered background for graduate studies, teaching, and careers in a variety of professions and disciplines.

Career Outlook

A Minor in American Indian Studies can be used by students in several different ways: preparation for a career in teaching; enhancement of career opportunities in social service or community work among American Indian peoples; and preparation for graduate studies in the humanities and social sciences or law and public policy.

Minor Program

Courses in the American Indian Studies Program are open to all students. The minor is designed to provide students with a course of study regarding the experience and diversity of native North American Indians, past and present. It may be taken in addition to a regular major or incorporated as part of a special major. Students may also elect several courses individually in fulfillment of general education requirements.

While not required, students pursuing a Minor in American Indian Studies are encouraged to complete an internship in a local American Indian community service agency or organization arranged through the American Indian Studies Program.

AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES MINOR

In order to qualify for a Minor in American Indian Studies, a student must successfully complete 24 units, fifteen of which must come from core courses and nine from electives on advisement. If a particular course required for the minor is not offered in a given year, seniors, upon petition to the program chair, may substitute another American Indian studies course in fulfillment of the requirements.