Native American Studies

Native American Studies (NAS) offers an interdisciplinary program of study through a non-teaching minor in Native American Studies, as well as opportunities for students to gain a multicultural perspective in meeting the university's Core Curriculum requirements. The program is flexible enough to meet individualized needs of students by affording opportunities for independent study, small group seminars, internships, and special topics courses.

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR (NON-TEACHING)

The minor in Native American Studies is designed to enhance the student's major area of study, offering an interdisciplinary program for Indian and non-Indian students who wish to concentrate in the study of Native American life or who are preparing for careers in tribal affairs.

Students who declare a minor in Native American Studies must complete 21 credits as outlined below:

At least 9 credits must be in upper division courses, and at least 10 credits must be earned at Montana State University. Electives are to be selected in consultation with the minor advisor. NAS 290/489/490 (Undergraduate Research), NAS 470 (Individual Problems) and/or NAS 476 (Internship) may be included among the electives. No more than four (4) semester credits (equivalent quarter hours or combination of semester and quarter hours) of NAS 470 and/or NAS 290/489/490 and no more than four (4) semester credits of NAS 476 may be included in the minor program. Transfer credits or credits earned in related courses offered in other departments may be included in the student's program, upon approval of NAS departmental certifying officer.

Any student wishing a minor in Native American Studies must file an "Application for a Non-teaching Minor" with the Registrar's Office a minimum of two terms prior to graduation.