American Indian Studies – Associate of Arts Degree

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Learn more about the cultures, histories, and issues facing Native Americans. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Entry-level employment with American Indian cultural or social services agencies, including tribal agencies.

Academic Options: Transfer to a university degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Locations: West Campus

Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-6996, Lead Faculty: 206-6094

REQUIRED COURSES
This degree may be earned with fewer than the displayed credits as long as the fulfilled course requirements total at least 60 credits. Students must meet the Reading Requirement.

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) Requirements
English Composition		6
Humanities and Fine Arts: Art List		3
Biological and Physical Sciences		8
Mathematics		3
Subtotal		20
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
ANT 206	Contemporary Native Americans of the Southwest	3
HIS 122	Tohono O'odham History and Culture	3
HIS 124	History and Culture of the Yaqui People	3
HIS 148	History of Indians of North America	3
HUM 260	Intercultural Perspectives	3
Subtotal		15
Required Support Courses
Second Language Requirement*		16
Electives**		9-13
Subtotal		25-29
Total		60-64

* Completion of a Language course numbered 202. Bilingual or international students should consult an advisor for exceptions to this requirement. If the Language requirement is satisfied in fewer than 16 credits, complete additional transferable electives to meet the minimum requirement of 60 credit hours.

** Complete 9 - 13 transferable electives from the American Indian Studies transfer guide or any transferable courses.