Native American Studies
Civic engagement, global diversity and social justice are just a few of the areas you will explore as a student in Native American Studies.
Native American Studies – Minor Degree
Native American Studies Minor
Offered as a Secondary Discipline Minor
Native American Studies emphasizes historical and contemporary socio-political experiences, perspectives and world views, predominantly in the United States with a special attentiveness to First Oregonians and the Klamath Basin region, but with a secondary focus on connecting U.S. based struggles of Native/First Nations/Indigenous peoples throughout the world. Students analyze federal Indian laws and policies as well as movements for sovereignty and self-determination; examine the historical formation and contemporary experiences of the nine tribes of Oregon; learn about key concepts including sovereignty (inherent, tribal, cultural, visual, and intellectual), self-determination, revitalization and humor; and engage in decolonizing, critical, and reflexive thinking and creative work while learning to speak and write clearly, concisely and meaningfully about Native peoples’ experiences. While the goals of a NAS program are multifaceted, the program’s goal is to pair student learning with university social justice initiatives that have the objective to build relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations.
Program Preparation
Students pursuing a Minor in Native American Studies will complete 24 credits. Introduction to Native American Studies, Tribal Critical Race Theory, and Orientation to Research in Native America make up the minor’s core courses.
Degree Roadmap
Students pursuing a Minor in Native American Studies will complete 24 credits. Introduction to Native American Studies, Tribal Critical Race Theory, and Orientation to Research in Native America make up the minor’s core courses. Students may also explore a variety of topics including Queer Indigenous Studies, Native America in the Theater Arts, Intertribal Dance Traditions, and several course offerings in English, Sociology, Anthropology, History, and Psychology.
Degree Integration
Many students are delighted to find that an NAS certificate or minor complements their major. Whether a student is getting a degree in Business, Environmental Science, or Education, an NAS degree can enhance a wide range of field specific studies and make a graduate more agile and competitive on the job market.
Section Contents: Native American Studies Programs
*The EDI: Gender, Indigeneity, & Sexuality Micro-Credential is housed within the GSWS program website.
Contact the Native American Studies Program
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Division of Humanities and Culture
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6751
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