Dr. Fred Knowles, Advisor
Suite 1004, Nevins Hall
The Native American Studies minor is committed to an interdisciplinary approach in the study of Native American cultures and their contributions to the global community. The program serves students of Native American descent as well as members of the larger University community. Course offerings include anthropology, art history, history, philosophy, religion, literature, and languages, providing the basis for a greater understanding of Native American cultures. The unique interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to approach the study of Native American communities in a broad fashion. Additionally, the program will incorporate Native voices through student interaction with Native American communities in the Southeast via outreach programs, lectures, and events fostering student-community experiences.
Selected Educational Outcomes
Coursework in Native American Studies will enable students to:
- experience and analyze central issues and topics involving the Native American past.
- explain and interpret Native American value systems.
- explore contemporary relationships between Native American and other American cultures.
- write critically and logically and create independent research, synthesizing a variety of source materials.
Requirements for the Minor in Native American Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL/REL 3610 | Native American Thought and Cultures | 3 |
| Continental Native North America | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Indians of North America | ||
| Native American History to 1850 | ||
| Native American History Since 1850 | ||
| Special Topics in Native American Studies | ||
| Regional Native North America | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Colonial South | ||
| Native People in the American Southeast | ||
| U. S. Spanish Borderlands | ||
| Archaeology of Eastern North America | ||
| Special Topics in Native American Studies | ||
| Contemporary Native North America | ||
| Select one of the folllowing: | 3 | |
| Survey of Native American Language | ||
| Contemporary Native American Experience | ||
| Post-Colonization Issues in Indigenous Cultures | ||
| Post Colonization Issues in Indigenous Cultures | ||
| Native American Women | ||
| Native American Women | ||
| Special Topics in Native American Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Note: The grade earned in each course in a minor must be a “C” or better.
