American Indian Studies Minor

American Cultural Studies Program, University Interdisciplinary Programs

25 credits (minimum)

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. Dolores Calderón, American Indian Studies Minor advisor, or Lourdes Gutiérrez Nájera, 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. Dolores Calderón Fairhaven 335 360-650-2880 calderm2@wwu.edu

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

Sample Careers

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.