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The minor in Native American and Indigenous studies provides an overview of the study of Native American and Indigenous histories, cultures and contemporary issues from perspectives of different disciplines in the humanities and the sciences. It is meant to be accessible to all majors at VCU and designed to be flexible and serve the interests of individual students. The minor consists of a total of 18 credit hours, with a minimum of nine credit hours at the 300 level or higher. Students choosing the minor should expect that not all classes are offered each term. Students must achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 in all courses counted toward the minor.
Some courses have restrictions and/or prerequisites. Students should work with their adviser to plan the best courses for them, including possible overrides.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select courses from the list below (including a minimum of nine credits at the 300 level or higher): | 18 | |
| Language, Culture and Cognition | ||
| Native American and Indigenous Literatures | ||
| Native Americans in the South | ||
| Native Americans in Modern America | ||
| Andean History to 1800 | ||
| Andean History Since 1800 | ||
| Studies in Indigenous History: ____ | ||
| Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies | ||
| Topics in Native American and Indigenous Studies | ||
| Confronting Climate Crisis | ||
| Nature, Culture, Justice | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |