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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

American Indian Studies Major

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WebAdvisor Code - B.BS.AIS

Students enrolled in the American Indian Studies major will gain knowledge and a basic understanding of the history and culture of Native Americans, with special emphasis on the Tribes of South Dakota. Individuals will be exposed to the Lakota language to develop a greater understanding of the Lakota culture. Students must become knowledgeable about issues which concern Native Americans such as relationships with the state and federal governments, economic issues, and cultural education.

Required Core - 37 semester hours

Gen Ed Requirements - 34 semester hours

  • ENGL 101
  • ENGL 201
  • SPCM -Gen Ed - Speech (1 class) - 3 semester hours
  • MATH Gen Ed - Mathematics ( 1 class) - 3 semester hours
  • Gen Ed - Social Science (2 classes)- 6 semester hours
  • Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities (2 classes) - 6 semester hours
  • Gen Ed - Natural Sciences & Labs (2 classes/labs) - 6-8 semester hours
  • WEL 100 & 100L

 

Minor

A minor is required with this major plus electives to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.

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