If a minor is required in your degree program, at least 9 (lower and/or upper-division) hours of courses in the minor must be completed at the University.
Core Requirements
- Students must complete at least 18 credit hours in approved courses, of which, at least 9 hours must be taken at this University.
- The courses must include at least one course from humanities and one from the social sciences.
- All students must take NAS 101: Introduction to Native American Studies.
- A minimum of nine hours must be at the course level 300 or above.
| Core Courses | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NAS 101 | Introduction to Native American Studies |
| NAS 390 | Directed Studies |
| NAS 496 | Internship in Native American Studies |
| AN 340 | Native American Cultures |
| Humanities | |
| ARH 390 | Special Topics: Modern and Contemporary Native American Art |
| EH 482 | Special Topics: Studies in Native American Literature: Native American Fiction |
| EH 482 | Special Topics: Studies in Native American Literature: Native American Short Stories |
| PHL/REL 390 | Special Topics: Native American Thought |
| Social Sciences | |
| AN 313 | New World Archaeology |
| AN 340 | Native American Cultures |
| AN 442 | Cultural Resources Management |
| HY 290 | Special Topics: Native American History and Culture |
| PSC 490 | Special Topics: Native American Sovereignty |
| PSY 490 | Special Topics: Psychology of Native American Expression |
| Native American Studies Staff | (251) 461-1948 |
|---|---|
| Co-Directors | Dr. Philip J. Carr |
| Affiliates | Dr. Patrick Cesarini
Dr. Deidra Suwanee Dees |
Native American Studies
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/nativeamerican/
The Native American Studies Minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the experience of the Indigenous people of North America through courses in the humanities and social sciences. Employing course work across various disciplines, the minor examines both historical and contemporary issues from the perspective of Native Americans. The Native American Studies minor allows students to augment a wide range of majors, and position them for employment in government, education, and other areas by providing an increased understanding of the unique history, cultural traditions, and political status of Native Americans. The field of Native American Studies works to demonstrate the relevance of the American Indian perspective to the contemporary economic, political, and social issues locally and around the world.
For a description of these courses, please refer to the appropriate departments. For further information about the program contact Dr. Philip Carr, Native American Studies Program, Department of Anthropology, HUMB21 University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688-0002. Phone (251) 461-1948, E-mail address: pcarr@southalabama.edu