Indigenous Nations Studies

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www.pdx.edu/indigenous-nations-studies/

  • Minor in Indigenous Nations Studies
  • B.A., B.S. in Indigenous Nations and Native American Studies

Indigenous Nations Studies (INST) is an interdisciplinary department with coursework drawn from emerging and Native scholars and interweaves Indigenous Ways of Knowing with elements from Anthropology, English, History, Public Administration, Social Work, and other departments and schools. The substantive focus of this curriculum is the sovereignty, scholarship and cultures of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and global Indigenous communities.

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Indigenous Nations Studies Minor

Indigenous Nations and Native American Studies B.A., B.S.

Indigenous Nations Studies Courses

Indigenous Nations and Native American Studies B.A., B.S.

The Indigenous Nations and Native American Studies is pending approval from the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

The major in Indigenous Nations and Native American Studies (INNAS) is 56 credits.

The major focuses on critical studies and practices of Tribal race theory, decolonizing methodologies, traditional and cultural ecological knowledge, and contemporary themes, such as community health, food sovereignty, Indigenous land/resource management, community development, resilience, and self-determination.

Course of Study

Core Courses (24 credits)

NAS 201Introduction to Native American Studies

4

NAS 344Indigenous Women Leadership

4

NAS 346Contemporary Issues in Indian Country

4

NAS 392Indigenous Ways of Knowing

4

NAS 426Tribal Critical Race Theory

4

NAS 442Decolonizing Methodologies: Insurgent Research and Indigenous Education

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Experiential Learning Requirement (8 credits)

NAS 404Cooperative Education/Internship

4

NAS 407Traditional Ecological Healing Practices

4

Total Credit Hours:8

Electives (24 credits)

8 or more credits must be NAS courses; no more than 4 credits may be lower-division.
NAS 301Introduction to Native American Languages

4

NAS 306Red Power

4

NAS 334UTopics in Film Genres and Movements

4

NAS 335U/Eng 335UTopics in Literature and Film

4

NAS 342Indigenous Gardens and Food Justice

4

NAS 348Indigenous Practices for Environmental Sustainability

4

NAS 399Indigenous Sciences

4

NAS 399Native American Music

4

NAS 399Native American Politics & Activism

4

NAS 399Queer Indigenous Studies

4

NAS 399Urban Indians

4

NAS 410Decolonizing via Indigenous Art

4

NAS 411Nationhood: Tribal Sovereignty, Governance & Policy

4

NAS 417Maintenance and Revitalization of Endangered Languages

4

Anth 314UNative Americans

4

Anth 320Native Americans of the Northwest Coast

4

Anth 417Advanced Topics in Native American Studies

4

Anth 422Contemporary American Indian Policy

4

Anth 456Issues in Cultural Resource Management

4

BSt 326UCuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico

4

ChLa 303UChicana/Latina Experience

4

ChLa 331UBarrio Culture: Art and Literature

4

ChLa 375USouthwestern Borderlands

4

ELP 410Nonviolence, Sustainability & Education: Gandhi's Philosophy in Practice

4

Eng 309UIndigenous Nations Literature

4

Hst 330UNative Americans of Eastern North America

4

Hst 331UNative Americans of Western North America

4

Hst 349UUnited States Indian Policy

4

PS 432Great Tribal Leaders

4

Psy 410Native American Psychological Healing

4

Psy 410Native American Psychological Thought and Values

4

SW 465Introduction to Indian Child Welfare and the Indian Child Welfare Act

4

SySc 350UIndigenous and Systems Perspectives on Sustainability

4

Total Credit Hours:24
NOTE: Other variable and special topic courses with a focus on Indigenous Nations, Native Americans, and American Indians/Alaska Natives may count as electives; in these instances students should consult with an INNAS advisor for approval.

Capstones

Students may complete these capstones as electives in INNAS, but must do so outside of their UNST graduation requirements.
UnSt 421Cultural and Ecological Education

6

UnSt 421Environmental Education Through Native American Lenses

6

UnSt 421Indigenous Grantwriting

6

UnSt 421Tutoring, Mentoring & Empowerment at NAYA

6

UnSt 421Environmental Justice and Salmon

6

The minimum grade allowed to pass major requirements will be 1.7 C-. P/NP grading option are by arrangement only and subject to department approval.

Total Credit Hours: 56