American Indian Studies Minor

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About the Minor

The American Indian Studies Minor is designed to help you develop cultural and civic awareness. Dive into histories, languages and philosophies that celebrate Native traditions and contributions.

You’ll also study the educational, social, political and cultural issues impacting Native American communities. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss these issues, some of which include:

  • Educational reform
  • Community organization
  • Economic development
  • Land rights
  • The breakdown of traditional families
  • Culturally relevant program development within various Native American communities

Why Choose this Minor?

  • Indigenous Rights & Social Justice Advocate
  • Tribal Liaison & Community Organizer
  • Policy Analyst & Researcher
  • Land & Environmental Justice Activist
  • Housing & Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate
  • Restorative Justice Coordinator

  • Native Studies Educator & Curriculum Developer
  • Academic Advisor for Indigenous Students
  • Tribal Education & Literacy Program Specialist
  • Cultural Preservation & Indigenous Language Advocate
  • Museum Curator, Archivist, & Ethnographer
  • Historical Interpreter & Repatriation Specialist

  • Tribal Government Administrator & Indigenous Affairs Consultant
  • Legislative Assistant & Bureau of Indian Affairs Specialist
  • Grant Writer & Program Coordinator for Tribal Initiatives
  • Indian Health Service & Public Health Advocate
  • Urban & Land Use Planner

  • Community Health Worker & Wellness Program Coordinator
  • Mental Health & Substance Abuse Advocate
  • Child Welfare & Elder Care Coordinator
  • Patient Advocate & Health Educator
  • Tribal Housing & Social Services Specialist

  • Environmental Scientist & Water Rights Advocate
  • Tribal Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Manager
  • Land Use & Sustainable Agriculture Specialist

  • Indigenous Storyteller, Journalist, or Filmmaker
  • Communications & Indigenous Arts Promoter
  • DEI & Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
  • Indigenous Affairs & Land Use Consultant
  • Economic Development & Tribal Business Advisor

By combining a minor in American Indian Studies with other fields of study, graduates can further specialize and enhance career opportunities. The interdisciplinary nature of the field equips students for roles in education, advocacy, public policy and cultural preservation, particularly in areas involving Native communities and issues of equity and justice.

Enhance your career in the following areas:

 

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Indian Studies Minor

Required Courses
IDST 101INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN STUDIES5
IDST 321CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ISSUES5
Electives–choose two upper-division IDST courses in consultation with the department advisor8-10
Total Credits18-20

American Indian Studies

American Indian
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706 5th St.
Cheney, WA 99004
P: 509.359.6665
E: aisp@ewu.edu

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EWU Land Acknowledgement

Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region.

This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Learn more at our Office of Native American Affairs.