Courses & Minor
The Minor in American Indian Studies requires 18 semester hours: the three required AINS courses (3 hours each) and three electives (3 hours each). At least 9 hours of credit (including the required courses) must be taken at the 3000 level or above. Normally only one Independent Study (AINS 2974 or 4974, or a departmental Independent Study course approved by the American Indian Studies coordinator) will be accepted for credit. The Special Study courses (AINS 2984 or 4984, or departmental equivalents approved by the American Indian Studies Coordinator) may be taken more than once if the topic of each course is different. Required GPA for Graduation: 2.5
Minor checksheet
Required Courses
AINS/HUM 1104: Introduction to American Indian Studies
ENGL/AINS 2804: Contemporary Native American Literatures
PSCI/AINS 3684: Indigenous Peoples and World Politics
Electives (choose three or more)
HUM/COMM/AINS 2104: Oral Traditions and Culture
ENGL/AINS 3304: The Languages of Native America
ART 3004: Topics in Art History (when on appropriate topic)
IDST 3114: Interdisciplinary Topics (when on appropriate topic)*
Topics include:
* American Indians in Film
AINS/HUM 4004: Topics in American Indian Studies (Pre: 1104
Topics include:
* Native Peoples of the Southeast
* Virginia Indian Nations
* American Indian Cultures and Societies
* Contemporary Issues in Native America
REL/HUM 4324: Topics in Religion and Culture (when on appropriate topic)*
AINS 2974/4974: Independent Study (Pre: 1104)
*The Coordinator for American Indian Studies will maintain a web page listing the offerings of these courses (by term and CRN) that meet the "appropriate topics" requirement.