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Are you interested in learning about the history, politics, culture, economics, natural resources, and environments of Native communities in the United States? This major provides you with a holistic study of critical issues facing Native North Americans.
Explore the languages, cultures, and sovereignty of American Indians/Alaska Natives
Understand Native people’s political and legal relationships to external governments
Study historical and contemporary Native oral traditions, literatures, and arts
Prepare for jobs in tribal organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and private businesses where you need to understand the unique relationship that American Indians have with the federal government.
- Tribal government official
- Policy analyst
- Nonprofit organizer
- Business manager
As part of a community-service-based internship, you will assist organizations such as tribal colleges, schools, social organizations and health agencies.
Benefit from the department's interdisciplinary strengths. Sample courses include:
- AIS 200: Intro to American Indian Studies
- AIS 344: American Indians in Film
- AIS 434: Tribal Governments
- AIS 426: Principles of Indigenous Economics
- AIS 431: Traditional Ecological Knowledge
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Learn about theDepartment of American Indian Studies and See degree requirements
Christopher Cruz- cbcruz75@email.arizona.edu