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American Indian Studies
Sierra Hall 194
CSU Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8415
Phone: (818) 677-6762

American Indian Studies

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The interdisciplinary minor in American Indian Studies offers courses in contemporary and historical cultures of First Nations. Topics that are examined include American Indian contemporary social issues, American Indian law and policy, literature, music, art, and spirituality. The Program is designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of American Indian cultures and the unique sovereign status of First People nations. Many of the courses satisfy requirements in several majors and AIS 101: Introduction to American Indian Studies will also meet General Education requirements.

In addition, the Program provides background for undergraduate or advanced study in anthropology, art, business, criminology, education, English, geography, health sciences, history, political science, prelaw, psychology, religious studies, sociology, and women's studies and for comparative study in other ethnic study programs.

Mission Statement: The American Indian Studies Program promotes an understanding of American Indian history, cultures, and tribal sovereignty with a focus on Southern California tribes, and other idigenous peoples in a global context.  The program seeks to revise Western knowledge of the history and culture of the United States to include American Indian perspectives and contributions.  The program seeks to demonstrate the relevance of American Indian perspectives to contemporary political, economic, and social issues in the United States and the globe.

Goals: By completing the minor, students will have the essential proficiency and skills necessary to acquire an appreciation of historical and contemporary multiplicity of First Peoples experiences within the framework of internal colonization. The program objective is to develop in every student the following qualities:

News and Events

Thomas Katenay, the cultural advisor for the American Indian Studies Program and the American Indian Student Association, has been awarded CSUN's Don Dorsey Award for Excellence in Mentoring.

CSUN Powwow -- The event has been postponed to the spring semester.  A date will be announced soon.

This page was last updated on July 29, 2009