University Catalog 2025-2026

Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS)

NAIS 1101  Native America: Introduction  (3)  

Though only 0.9% of the US population, Native Americans have played and continue to play an important part in American society. Largely invisibilized by the foregrounding of other ethnic minority groups, Native Americans in the US struggle for recognition (federal, state, and local), for survival as cultural groups (cf. Ile de Jean Charles evacuation/resettlement), and for basic rights (legal protections, religious freedom, education, health services, and subsistence). While focusing primarily on Native American groups in the US, this course will explore the histories of indigenous peoples. Vignettes of the cultures, languages, philosophies and lifeways of indigenous Americans provide the backdrop for coming to know the modern autochthonous peoples.

NAIS 1810  Special Topics  (1-4)  

For description, consult the department. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours under separate title.


Maximum Hours: 99

NAIS 1940  Transfer Coursework  (0-20)  

Transfer Coursework at the 1000 level.


Maximum Hours: 99

NAIS 2810  Special Topics  (3,4)  

For description, consult the department. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours under separate title.


Maximum Hours: 99

NAIS 2940  Transfer Coursework  (0-20)  

Transfer Coursework at the 2000 level.


Maximum Hours: 99

NAIS 3810  Special Topics  (3)  

For description, consult the department. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours under separate title.


Maximum Hours: 99

NAIS 3940  Transfer Coursework  (0-20)  

Transfer Coursework at the 3000 level.


Maximum Hours: 99

NAIS 4560  Internship Studies  (3)  

An experiential learning process coupled with pertinent academic course work. Open only to juniors and seniors in good standing. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.


Maximum Hours: 99

NAIS 4570  Internship Studies  (3)  

An experiential learning process coupled with pertinent academic course work. Open only to juniors and seniors in good standing. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.


Maximum Hours: 99

NAIS 4810  Special Topics  (3)  

For description, consult the department. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours under separate title.


Maximum Hours: 99

NAIS 4910  Independent Study  (1-3)  

Independent Study.

NAIS 4920  Independent Study  (1-3)  

Independent Study.

NAIS 4940  Transfer Coursework  (0-20)  

Transfer Coursework at the 4000 level.


Maximum Hours: 99