Social Justice Studies - Native American and Indigenous Studies

Area of Emphasis Associate Degrees of Arts for Transfer (ADT) - AA1081 (CSUGE)/AA1082 (IGETC)
Social Justice Studies - Native American and Indigenous Studies

Social Justice Studies - Native American and Indigenous Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice Studies – Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Ethnic Studies, or to programs in American Indian Studies or Native American and Indigenous Studies. This interdisciplinary course of study examines the cultural, social, economic, political, and educational systems of Native and Indigenous communities. The NAIS program develops respect for, and understanding of, Native views, culture and history and provides learners with the Native perspective on contemporary issues. Students in NAIS develop and refine skills in creative and critical thinking and analysis and graduate prepared to succeed in any field they choose. California Community College students who are awarded an ADT are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this area of emphasis, the successful student should be able to:

  1. Understand the historical foundations of Native American and Indigenous Studies and make connections with contemporary racial and social justice issues.

  2. Explain the concept of tribal sovereignty and how tribal sovereignty is both restricted and acknowledged by the federal trust relationship and by relationships with the states.

  3. Understand the development of modern tribal governments and their functions and importance in contemporary society.

  4. Understand and appreciate the roles of history, culture, and politics in the development of tribal world views that relate to modern life and contemporary issues of concern for Native American peoples.

  5. Identify historical, cultural, and political diversity and significance in Native oral traditions and written literatures.

  6. Recognize stereotypes about Native American peoples and explain why these stereotypes were created and why they are sustained in modern society.

  7. Understand historical experiences and contemporary issues in North America from the perspective of Native American peoples.

Required Courses (9 Units) Units
ETS-1
 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3
ETS-40 Interdisciplinary Research Methods in Ethnic Studies 3
SOC-15
Or
SOC-25
Introduction to Women's Studies
Or
Introduction to the Sociology of Sex and Gender
 3
Or
3

Elective Courses - Choose three courses from at least two areas:

Area 1- History or Government Units
HIS-25
History of Mexico
 3
HIS-32
History of Early Latin America
 3
ETS/POL-23
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics in America
 3
ETS/HIS-28
Native American History to 1871
 3
ETS/HIS-29
Native American History II: Contemporary Society
  
Area 2- Arts and Humanities Units
ENG-18
Survey of Native American Literature
 3
ETS-7
Women of Color in the United States
 3
PHI-19
Native American Thought
 3
Area 3 - Social Science Units
ANT-4/ETS-27
Native American Cultures
 3
ETS/POL-23
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics in America
 3
ETS/HIS-28
Native American History to 1871
 3
ETS/HIS-29
Native American History II: Contemporary Society
 3
HIS-25
History of Mexico
 3
HIS-32
History of Early Latin America
 3
HIS-33
History of Modern Latin America
 3
Area 4- Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods (only one may be used):  Units
Math-12/12H
Statistics / Honors Statistics
 4
PSY/SOC-48
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
 3

Associate in Art for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Art in Social Justice: Native American and Indigenous Studies for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better (or a 'P' if taken as Pass/No Pass).