The minor in Native American Studies is designed to enhance the student's major area of study, offering an interdisciplinary program for Indian and non-Indian students who wish to concentrate in the study of Native American life or who are preparing for careers in tribal affairs.

Students who declare a minor in Native American Studies must complete 21 credits as outlined below:

NASX 105D Introduction to Native American Studies 3
NASX 232D MT Indian Culture, History, Current Issues 3
NASX 476 Federal Indian Law and Policy 3
NASX Electives 12
Total Credits 21

 

At least 9 credits must be in upper division courses (300 and 400 level), and at least 10 credits must be earned at Montana State University. Electives are to be selected in consultation with the minor adviser. NASX 490R Undergraduate Research, NASX 492 Independent Studyand/or NASX 498 Internship/Cooperative Educ may be included among the electives. However, no more than four (4) semester credits (equivalent quarter hours or combination of semester and quarter hours) of NASX 492 Independent Study and/or NASX 290R Undergraduate Research/NASX 490R Undergraduate Research and no more than four (4) semester credits of NASX 498 Internship/Cooperative Educ may be included in the minor program. Transfer credits or credits earned in related courses offered in other departments may be included in the student's program, upon approval of NAS departmental certifying officer.

Any student wishing a minor in Native American Studies must file an "Application for a Non-teaching Minor" with the Registrar's Office a minimum of two terms prior to graduation. Please come to the Department of Native American studies to meet with a minor adviser to complete this form.

FROM "CORE 2.0"

Graduates of Montana State University face an ever changing and increasingly complex world. An understanding of and sensitivity to other cultural perspectives prepares them to function in the global community and creates a campus climate that is conducive to academic growth for all students. Diversity courses address the study of identities (e.g. race, class, gender, sexual orientation, ability, etc.), societies, nations, or national languages and cultures.

Students choose from the following:

NASX 105D Introduction to Native American Studies 3
NASX 205D Native Americans Contemporary Society 3
NASX 232D MT Indian Culture, History, Current Issues 3
NASX 239 Native North American History through Art and Material Culture 3
NASX 290R Undergraduate Research 1-8
NASX 292 Independent Study 1-3
NASX 294R Seminar/Workshop 1-2
NASX 304 Native American Belief & Philosophy 3
NASX 310 Native Cultures of North America 3
NASX 340 Native American Literature 3
NASX 360 Native Americans and Cinema 3
NASX 405 Gender Issues in Native American Studies 3
NASX 415 Native Food Systems 3
NASX 430 American Indian Education 3
NASX 440 Montana Indian Literature 3
NASX 450 History of American Indians 3
NASX 476 Federal Indian Law and Policy 3
NASX 490R Undergraduate Research 1-6
NASX 490Z Undergraduate Research 1-6
NASX 491 Special Topics 1-4
NASX 492 Independent Study 1-3
NASX 494 Seminar 1
NASX 498 Internship/Cooperative Education 2-12

Further Information

For further information regarding the program, contact Native American Studies at (406) 994-3881 or e-mail the Native American Studies department at NAS@montana.edu.

 

 

 

Updated: 4/27/22