
Bachelor of Arts - American Indian Studies
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, USA
273851
Last updated: 24/09/2024







About Bachelor of Arts - American Indian Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies major provides a critical academic field of study, intellectual engagement with, and place-based understanding of American Indian epistemologies. This includes the formation of tribal sovereignty, the culture and identity of Tribal nations, communities, and peoples as distinct political and cultural groups in the Americas. Students will gain both knowledge about and experience working with American Indians. They will attain a critical understanding of the distinct legal and political status of American Indians.
Graduates will be prepared to work with a politically distinct segment of the population in a variety of fields, such as healthcare, education, business, non-profit public service organizations, and government. The capstone courses for the Major provide a rigorous option for students to demonstrate their applied knowledge through experiential learning and community engagement.
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies will be able to:
- Describe the legal and historical foundations of American Indian political identity through an analysis of tribal sovereignty.
- Apply American Indian epistemologies and other forms of knowledge to evaluate contemporary issues in American Indian communities.
- Recognize and evaluate the historical, cultural, social, economic and political contributions of American Indian leaders, writers, artists, and activists.
- Identify stereotypes about American Indian peoples and explain their historical production and contemporary manifestation.
- Apply research skills through community engagement and experiential learning environment to communicate knowledge about American Indian sovereignty.
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