Native American and Indigenous Studies B.A.

This is an interdisciplinary major under the authority of the vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean. The program is administered by the coordinator(s) of Native American and Indigenous Studies.

The Native American and Indigenous Studies major is designed to enhance students' awareness and their overall knowledge about sovereignty and the diversity of Indigenous cultures with a primary focus on the United States. Majors are required to engage and learn Native American histories, cultures, literatures, languages, arts, sciences, and expressive cultures.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Native American and Indigenous Studies promotes critical thinking, writing, and communication skills that are also rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and community involvement by:
- Developing proficiency in core concepts in the field of Native American and Indigenous Studies.
- Locating, exploring, and critically analyzing texts relevant to Native American and Indigenous Studies.
- Acquiring an awareness of the complexities of tribal sovereignty.
- Developing skills and knowledge necessary to engage in collaborative and ethical research within Indigenous Studies.
- Applying interdisciplinary skills and approaches in the study of Indigenous peoples within local and global contexts.
- Writing and speaking effectively.