Humboldt State University: Native American Studies Major
Bachelor of Arts

NEW REQUIREMENTS
(Total of 33 credits)

Core Courses (all required for a total of 9 credits)
Introduction to Native American Studies
The Indian in American History
Federal Indian Law

After taking the core courses, all students are required to select an additional 24 credits (usually, 8 courses). Students may pursue a "General" NAS degree, or choose an "Option" area to specialize in. If a student chooses an optional specialized area, he or she must take four courses in that area - plus an additional four courses of his or her choice. [Students choosing to major in another academic discipline and minor in Native American Studies, as well as those pursuing interdisciplinary majors that include Native American studies, should contact the Native American Studies Department for further information.]

1. Law & Government Option (4 courses required)
Tribal Justice Systems
Tribal Governance and Leadership
Federal Indian Law I
Federal Indian Law II          
Tribal Water Rights
International Indigenous Issues (law & government)
Tribal Rights - The Federal Role


2. Society & Culture Option (4 courses required)
 
Native Peoples of North America  
Native American Psychology
Nature & Issues of Genocide
Native American Health
Native Tribes of California 
Native Tribes of North American Regions
Archaeology of  Northwest California
Special Topics in Native American Law & Gov't.
International Indigenous Issues (society & culture)
Special Topics in Native American Society & Culture

3. Language & Literature Option (4 courses required)

Native American Literature
Oral Literature & Oral Tradition
Language & Communication in Native Amer. Communities
Native Languages of North America
International Indigenous Issues (literature & language)
Special Topics in Native Amer. Languages & Literature


4. Natural Resources & Environment Option (4 courses req'd)

Intro. to Native Perspectives on Natural Resource Mngmt.
Environmental Justice in the United States 
Federal Indian Law I
Tribal Water Rights
Int'l. Indigenous Issues (natural resource/environmental)
Special Topics in Native Natural Resources & the Env't.

Each NAS Major will have to pass an "Area Exam" prior to graduation. This requirement is intended to ensure that every Native American Studies major has a basic understanding of tribal sovereignty, history and culture.
NAS Majors who choose a specialized Option may select 12 credits from any area, including the other Optional areas, or from the following courses which will still be offered to NAS majors.  NAS Majors who choose a general approach may select their additional courses (24 credits) from the Optional areas, and/or from the following courses.

Archaeological Field Methods (crosslisted with Anthropology)
Archaeological laboratory (crosslisted with Anthropology)
Off-Campus Studies in Art History (crosslisted with Art)
Native American Arts Activity (crosslisted with Art)
Native American Film
Experiential Learning (variable 1-3 unit workshops)
Directed Research

Courses offered through the Indian Teacher Education Personnel Program Courses may also be utilized by NAS majors to meet departmental requirements:

History of Indian Education
Social and Cultural Considerations in American Indian Education
American Indian Experience in Education
Seminar in American Indian Education

At this time, we are proposing that students who are earning an NAS Minor may select their 15 credits from among all of the courses offered by the Native American Studies Department.  ITEPP courses do not count toward the Minor requirement.