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The University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire's American Indian Studies major provides numerous opportunities to study the cultures, values, histories, and contemporary lives of the indigenous nations and peoples of North America. 

Through a wide variety of interdisciplinary courses and interaction with American Indian educators, tribal elders, peers, and scholars, students develop their abilities and enhance their knowledge and understandings of native lifeways in accordance with University and tribally defined standards of excellence.

The AIS major requires 36 credits and is descinged to offer a wide range of courses to meet the needs of students:
    • who wished to enter a profession related to tribal affairs,
    • who have decided to pursue graduate study,
    • who are American Indian students who want to learn more about their culture and heritage, and
    • who are drawn to the major because of its broad interdisciplinary perspective.


The AIS minor requires 24 credits and is designed to provide both American Indian and non-Indian students with the clear understanding of the distinct lifestyles, political or legal and philosophical or religious systems, as well as the art, music, histories and literature developed by American Indian tribes and individuals.

 

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Last Update: December 6, 2007

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