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American Indian Studies

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The UW-Eau Claire American Indian Studies program, created in 1996, is designed to provide students with a greater understanding of the history, cultures and values of the indigenous tribal nations of the United States. It is a broad field program encompassing several disciplines including anthropology, art, astronomy, biology, botany, education, geography, healing arts, history, language, law, literature, music and politics.

Why study American Indian studies?

  • Prepare for work in tribal government, education, human services, health care and other areas through interactions with Indian professionals, tribal leaders and peers.
  • It is excellent preparation for graduate study.
  • Learn more about the American Indian culture and heritage.
  • The major and minor in American Indian studies are designed to support degree programs in nursing, education, business and social work.

the Eau Claire advantage

Learn about the advantages of studying American Indian Studies at UW-Eau Claire.


Career options

  • Family services specialist
  • Race relations specialist
  • Community outreach worker
  • Teacher
  • Literacy program coordinator
  • Health educator caseworker
  • School counselor
  • Work in environmental science
  • Work in tribal law and government

Learn more


Undergraduate program

The UW-Eau Claire department of American Indian studies offers:

Major/minor

American Indian studies


High school preparation

All students who enroll at UW-Eau Claire are required to have a minimum of 17 college preparatory units including:
– 4 years of English (at least 3 composition and literature)
– 2 years of a single foreign language
– 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)
– 3 years of natural science
– 3 years of social science (1 must be world or American history)
– 2 additional units in the areas already mentioned or other academic areas


Course work

The American Indian studies major consists of 36 semester credits, including:

  • AIS 101, Introduction to American History and Cultures
  • AIS 102, Introduction to American Indian Expressive Cultures
  • AIS 480, Capstone Course

Remaining credits selected from:

  • AIS 111 Studies in American Indian Languages I
  • AIS 112 Studies in American Indian Languages II
  • AIS/Engl 142 Introduction to Literature of the American Indian
  • AIS/Anth 161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
  • AIS/Hist 240 American Indian History
  • AIS/Engl 242 The American Indian in Literature and Film
  • AIS/Pols 250 American Indian Politics
  • AIS 291 Special Topics
  • AIS/Geog 322 Native Geographies
  • AIS/Arth 324 Survey of North American Indian Art
  • AIS/Anth 325 North American Indians
  • AIS/Rels 330 Indigenous Religions of the Americas
  • AIS/ArtH 335 Ancient Art and Architecture of Mexico and Central America
  • AIS/Arth 337 Art of Tawantinsuyo
  • AIS/Engl 345 American Indian Autobiography
  • AIS/Engl 346 Major Works in American Indian Literature
  • AIS 395 Directed Studies
  • AIS399 Independent Study
  • AIS/Hist 468 Studies in American Indian History
  • AIS/Hist 482 Wisconsin Indian History
  • AIS 491 Special Topics
  • AIS 498 Internship
  • AIS 499 Independent Study

For more information

For more information about UW-Eau Claire's programs in American Indian studies, contact:
American Indian Studies
Hibbard Hall 150
UW-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004 715-836-6045
martinlt@uwec.edu
Lawrence Martin, director

For more information about campus including costs, housing, admission requirements and tours:
Admissions
Schofield Hall 112
UW-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
715-836-5415
admissions@uwec.edu




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