Indian Studies (IS)
Braun, Gagnon and Hans (Chair)

The Indian Studies curriculum at the University of North Dakota has been established to meet needs both on the campus and throughout the state. The major and minor, combined with other subject matter concentrations, are intended to provide: (1) a more complete understanding of Indian history and culture, (2) practical experiences in Indian communities, (3) a basis for employment in either reservation or non-reservation settings, and (4) background for graduate work in Indian Studies. The degree of Bachelor of Arts is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. For the greater University community, the courses in Indian Studies, together with the research conducted or sponsored by the Department, provide an expanded approach to the study of American history. Another purpose of the program is to enable the University to serve the reservation communities, especially in their educational and human service programs. As the Indian Studies program develops, more basic information, teaching materials, technical data, and staff assistance will be available to Indian schools, programs, and Indian leaders.

College of Arts and Sciences
B.A. WITH MAJOR IN INDIAN STUDIES
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which must be from a 4-year institution) including:

I. General Education Requirements (see University GER listing).

II. The Following Curriculum:

A. 36 major hours, including:

Required Courses - 12 Credit Hours:
IS 121 Introduction to Indian Studies (3)
IS 240 Research and Writing in Indian Studies (3)
IS 410 Identity in Native North America (3)
IS 420 Federal Indian Law and Policy (3)

6 Hours from Literatures, Languages, and Cultures:
IS 250 Lakota Language I (3)
IS 251 Lakota Language II (3)
IS 220 Indians in Children's Literature (3)
IS 255 Survey of Native American Arts (3)
Engl 265 Native American Literature (3)
IS 350 American Indian Languages (3)
IS 352 American Indian Philosophical Thought (3)
IS 360 Oral traditions in American Indian Cultures (3)

6 Hours from History and Government:
IS 201 History of the Sioux (3)
IS 203 History of the Chippewa (3)
IS 207 History of the Three Affiliated Tribes (3)
IS 331 Traditional Plains Indian Cultures (3)
IS 370 North American Indians (3)
IS 415 History of American Indian Education (3)

6 Hours from Contemporary Issues:
IS 330 Contemporary Plains Indian Cultures (3)
IS 346 American Indian Women (3)
IS 371 Reservation Government and Politics (3)
IS 380 Indians in the 21st Century (3)
IS 385 American Indian Economic Development (3)
IS 388 American Indians and Ecology (3)

Electives:
Any of the courses listed above that are not used to meet requirements may be taken as
electives. Other electives in Indian Studies include:
IS 151 White Images of Native Americans (3)
IS 171 Hollywood Indians (3)
IS 212 Trade in Native North America (3)
IS 311 Health and American Indian Cultures (3)
IS 379 Special Topics (1-3)
IS 425 Tribal Colleges (3)
IS 430 Internship (1-3)
IS 492 Directed Readings (1-3)
IS 494 Independent Study (1-3)

B. A concentration in an area or field other than Indian Studies is also required of all majors. This concentration may be met in the following ways:
(1) Proficiency in a language (equivalent to Level IV in a Native American or other
language)
(2) A minor in another subject matter field
(3) In special instances, a supplementary concentration of at least 24 hours can be arranged between the student and the faculty of the Department. These concentrations are designed for students to obtain coursework in areas which complement the major.
(4) Certification for teaching in the public schools. (It should be noted that at present Indian Studies is not a certifiable major. Thus, one must complete the requirements for a composite Social Science or another certifiable teaching major, as well as take the professional education foundations courses required of teacher candidates. Courses in Indian Studies may serve as an area of concentration in the Social Science major.)

B.A. WITH MINOR IN INDIAN STUDIES:

Required 22 credits in Indian Studies, including:

IS 121 Introduction to Indian Studies (3)
IS 240 Research and Writing in Indian Studies (3)
IS 410 Identity in Native North America (3)
IS 420 Federal Indian Law and Policy (3)

Electives (10) [see electives policy under Major]