American Indian Studies Minor

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The American Indian Studies minor offers students majoring in another discipline the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of American Indian groups. The minor allows an exploration of anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice through the art, literature, politics, and social dynamics of American Indian communities. This course of study will help prepare students to become dynamic leaders in fields such as education, health, criminal justice, business, law, non-profit management and more.

Minor Requirements (15 units)

Required Courses

Take the following 6 units:

ES 100 - Introduction to Social Justice in Communities of Color Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-F-ES; Social Justice
ES 300W - Writing for Social Justice Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Social Justice; UWR

Electives

Choose three (3) courses for 9 units from the following:

ES 302 - Eating The Landscape Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Sustainability
ES 303 - Debates in Contemporary Native America Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Diversity
ES 304 - American Indian Oral Literature Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Diversity
ES 305 - Reel Injun: American Indians in Film Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Social Justice
ES 306 - American Indian Liberation Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Social Justice
ES 307 - God is Red: American Indian Worldview Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Sustainability
ES 308 - Cultures of Habitat Units: 3
ES 327 - Decolonize Your Diet Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Sustainability