May 21, 2025  
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

Native and Indigenous Studies Minor


Introduction

The minor in Native and Indigenous Studies provides students with in-depth understanding of the cultures, traditions, arts, and current social issues facing Native and Indigenous peoples in Turtle Island. The minor encourages ethical and respectful collaborations with Native and Indigenous peoples in our communities on educational, environmental, creative and political projects. This minor is interdisciplinary and allow students to combine it with many major designations.

Student Resources

Department website: Ethnic Studies

Contact information:

Department advising: Email ethnic.studies@wwu.edu for program advising.

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

The Department welcomes students interested any time to schedule an advising appointment to learn more about the Native and Indigenous Studies Minor.

To declare a minor in Native and Indigenous Studies: 

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 (25 credits)