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The American Indian and Indigenous Studies minor focuses on the experiences of American Indian and Indigenous people in the Americas from an interdisciplinary and comparative perspective, which includes Anthropology, Art, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. This minor will provide an academic and scholarly foundation for students to study and interpret the needs and social/cultural, political, educational, and historical conditions of American Indians and Indigenous peoples in North America. It will help prepare students to work in settings that require an understanding of tribal sovereignty and serving and interacting with this diverse population.
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history, arts, and philosophy of American Indians and Indigenous People.
- Respond to the diverse perspectives of American Indians and Indigenous People.
- Identify the core concepts in American Indian and Indigenous Studies, especially sovereignty, colonialism, and ways of knowing.
- Be able to discuss political, economic, and social institutitions in American Indian nations.
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Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies
The Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies allows students to create degree programs from courses across disciplinary boundaries, including cultural studies, linguistic studies, Asian studies, Latin American studies, multi-disciplinary studies, and social science studies.
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The College of Liberal Arts offers students a well-rounded education in the humanities and social sciences. Students develop strong analytical and communication skills for a lifetime of learning and discovery that can be applied to a wide variety of careers.