Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora
Native American and Indigenous Studies
The Native American and Indigenous Studies track is part of the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora.
The minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) offers concentrated study in Native American and Indigenous histories, cultures, and politics. It introduces students to comparative settler colonialism studies and to the politics of Native American Studies as well as to global critical Indigenous studies and methodologies. The minor encourages attention to local tribal communities and activist research, in particular through its inclusion of a capstone internship option.
Minor Requirements
One foundational course focused in Native American and Indigenous Studies that introduces the field not only substantively but also in terms of its methods, theoretical groundings, and history.
One course with a regional focus in the Indigenous Americas.
One course on global indigeneity and/or comparative settler colonialisms.
One related course with a substantial focus in NAIS or colonialism, or another course from the above three categories.
One culminating capstone experience approved by the faculty advisor such as an advanced research course, an independent study, or an internship-based project.
Course lists are available on the department website