American Indian Studies
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
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.
Program/Major Codes: AOAAMRINDSTU/AIS
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.
Program Requirements
This degree may be earned with fewer than the displayed credits as long as the fulfilled course requirements total at least 60 credits.
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 | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| 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
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| 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.