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2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

American Indian Studies Minor


American Cultural Studies Program, University Interdisciplinary Programs

26 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 Dr. Midori Takagi, 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

Co-Program Director
Dr. Midori Takagi
Fairhaven 315
360-650-7381
Midori.Takagi@wwu.edu

Co-Program Director
Dr. Lourdes Gutierrez Najera
Academic Instructional Center 312
360-650-2553
gutierl2@wwu.edu

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 Major/Career Resources

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.

Requirements