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.
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.
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
To declare a minor in American Indian Studies please submit a Student Academic Declaration and Change Form.
Once you fill out form with your information indicating the appropriate minor, route it to Midori Takagi, program advisor, by inserting her email (mtakagi@wwu.edu) at the bottom of the form and submitting it for approval.
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.
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