Indigenous Nations and Native American Studies B.A., B.S.
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 201 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 4 |
| NAS 344 | Indigenous Women Leadership | 4 |
| NAS 346 | Contemporary Issues in Indian Country | 4 |
| NAS 392 | Indigenous Ways of Knowing | 4 |
| NAS 426 | Tribal Critical Race Theory | 4 |
| NAS 442 | Decolonizing Methodologies: Insurgent Research and Indigenous Education | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Experiential Learning Requirement (8 credits)
| NAS 404 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 4 |
| NAS 407 | Indigenous Ecological Healing Practices | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Capstones
Students may complete these capstones as electives in INNAS, but must do so outside of their UNST graduation requirements. Students may seek approval from UNST to allow use of a single capstone to serve as both an INNAS elective and a UNST capstone requirement.
| UnSt 421 | Cultural and Ecological Education | 6 |
| UnSt 421 | Environmental Education Through Native American Lenses | 6 |
| UnSt 421 | Indigenous Grantwriting | 6 |
| UnSt 421 | Tutoring, Mentoring & Empowerment at NAYA | 6 |
| UnSt 421 | Healing and Indigenous Education at NAYA | 6 |
| UnSt 421 | Environmental Justice and Salmon | 6 |
Electives (24 credits)
8 or more credits must be NAS courses; no more than 4 credits may be lower-division.
| NAS 3XX or 4XX | Any 300- or 400-level NAS course | |
| Anth 314U | Native Americans | 4 |
| Anth 320 | Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast | 4 |
| Anth 417 | Advanced Topics in Native American Studies | 4 |
| Anth 456 | Cultural and Heritage Resources Management | 4 |
| BSt 326U | Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico | 4 |
| ChLa 303U | Chicana/Latina Experience | 4 |
| ChLa 331U | Barrio Culture: Art and Literature | 4 |
| ChLa 375U | Southwestern Borderlands | 4 |
| Eng 309U/NAS 309U | Indigenous Nations Literature | 4 |
| Hst 330U | Native Americans of Eastern North America | 4 |
| Hst 331U | Native Americans of Western North America | 4 |
| Hst 349U | United States Indian Policy | 4 |
| PHE 315 | Justice in Public Health: The Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Peoples | 4 |
| PHE 415 | Native American Health: Decolonizing Health Equity | 4 |
| PS 432 | Great Tribal Leaders | 4 |
| Psy 410 | Native American Psychological Healing | 4 |
| Psy 410 | Native American Psychological Thought and Values | 4 |
| SW 465 | Introduction to Indian Child Welfare and the Indian Child Welfare Act | 4 |
| SySc 350U | Indigenous and Systems Perspectives on Sustainability | 4 |
| WS 375U | Topics in Sexuality Studies | 4 |
| WS 381 | Queer of Color Theorizing and Perspectives | 4 |
| WS 451 | Interrupting Oppression | 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.
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