American Indian Studies
Mission Statement
American Indian Studies (AIS) at UVU provides students with academic experiences, skills, and strategies to understand the scope of American indigenous communities within scholarly and applied contexts. After completion of the AIS minor, graduates will have received an academic background that will prepare them for relevant employment in tribal governments and other Indian organizations, state or federal agencies which serve Indian tribes and organizations, and private sector enterprises that work with Indian tribes and organizations. Graduates will have received the basic knowledge and analytical skills to enable them to pursue graduate degrees in fields related to American Indian Studies. The American Indian Studies minor emphasizes the traditional acquisition of knowledge and skills that apply to American Indian communities, a vital sense of service to these communities, and an enthusiastic pursuit of what these communities can contribute to the academy in knowledge, methods, and ethics.
Degrees
Minor in American Indian Studies
Integrated Studies emphasis in American Indian Studies
POLS BS Indian Affairs Administration Concentration
POLS BA Indian Affairs Administration Concentration
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Minor in American Indian Studies
Completion of 30 hours of credit at UVU. Admittance into a B.S. or B.A. program.
Discipline Core Requirements (6 credits)
Complete the following:
AIST 180G
Introduction to American Indian Studies (3.0)
or
ANTH 180G
Introduction to American Indian Studies (3.0)
and
AIST 4600
Contemporary American Indian Political and Social Issues (3.0)
Elective Requirements (12 credits)
Complete four of the following:
AIST 490R
Special Topics in American Indian Studies (3.0)
ANTH 3300
Development and Rural Societies (3.0)
ANTH 3450
Shamanism and Indigenous Religion (3.0)
BESC 4030
Introduction to Practice Evaluation and Grant Writing (3.0)
ENGL 357G
Native American Literature (3.0)
AIST 327G
Indians of Utah (3.0)
AIST 3830
Indians of the Great Plains (3.0)
AIST 384G
Indians of the Southwest (3.0)
AIST 3850
The Struggle for Self-determination--American Indians 1891 to present (3.0)
Other advisor-approved electives may also be applied. See advisor for details.
Integrated Studies Emphasis in American Indian Studies
Matriculation Requirements
1) Completion of 30 hours of credit at UVU.
2) Admittance into the Integrated Studies B.S. or B.A. program.
Total Credits in Emphasis - 18
Discipline Core Requirements (6 credits)
Complete the following:
AIST 180G
Introduction to American Indian Studies (3.0)
or
ANTH 180G
Introduction to American Indian Studies (3.0)
and
AIST 4600
Contemporary American Indian Political and Social Issues (3.0)
Elective Requirements (12 credits)
AIST 490R
Special Topics in American Indian Studies (3.0)
ANTH 3300
Development and Rural Societies (3.0)
ANTH 3450
Shamanism and Indigenous Religion (3.0)
BESC 4030
Introduction to Practice Evaluation and Grant Writing (3.0)
ENGL 357G
Native American Literature (3.0)
AIST 327G
Indians of Utah (3.0)
AIST 3830
Indians of the Great Plains (3.0)
AIST 384G
Indians of the Southwest (3.0)
AIST 3850
The Struggle for Self-determination--American Indians 1891 to present (3.0)
Other advisor-approved electives may also be applied. See advisor for details.
