American Indian Studies Minor

American Cultural Studies Program, Interdisciplinary Studies

25 credits

Introduction

The minor in American Indian studies is designed to provide students with in-depth study of the cultures and traditions, histories, and arts of indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. The minor is recommended for students who plan to collaborate with American Indians in research, educational, environmental, creative, and political projects. The concentration is interdisciplinary and allows students to combine it with many major designations.

For more information, contact Tanis S’eiltin, coordinator of the American Indian Studies minor concentration, or Dr. Lawrence J. Estrada, director of the American Cultural Studies program.

Why Consider an American Indian Studies Minor?

The American Indian Studies Minor is for students wanting an in-depth study of the cultures and traditions, histories and arts of indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. The minor is recommended for students who plan to collaborate with American Indians in research, educational, environmental, creative and political projects.

Contact Information

Tanis S’eiltin 360-650-6564 Tanis.S’eiltin@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

 

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.