Native American Studies Minor (Non-Teaching)
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 Indians: Cultures, Histories, Current Issues | 3 |
| NASX 476 | American Indian Policy and Law | 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 Study and/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 to declare a minor in Native American Studies must file a "Curriculum & Catalog Changes" form and an "Application for a Non-teaching Minor" form 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.
To complete a minor in NAS, students can choose from the following:
| NASX 105D | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| NASX 205D | Native Americans in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| NASX 232D | MT Indians: Cultures, Histories, Current Issues | 3 |
| NASX 239 | Native North American History through Art and Material Culture | 3 |
| NASX 280IS | Native Ways of Knowing | 3 |
| NASX 290R | Undergraduate Research | 1-8 |
| NASX 292 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| NASX 294R | Seminar/Workshop | 1-2 |
| NASX 304 | Native American Beliefs and 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 | American Indian Policy and Law | 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 Educ | 2-12 |
Further Information
For further information regarding the program, contact Native American Studies at (406) 994-3881 or e-mail nas@montana.edu. Also see the university home page or the home page for Native American Studies.