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American Indian Studies
Major, Double Major, and Minor
Located in the heart of Indian Country, the University of South Dakota's American Indian Studies Program is an interdisciplinary curriculum of coursework in Anthropology, Art History, Criminal Justice, Education, English, History, Lakota Language, pre-law, pre-medicine, American Indian Thought, Philosophy, Political Science, Siouan Tribal Culture, and Sociology.
Explore American Indian culture and the history of Indian and non-Indian relationships reinforcing knowledge among Indian students about their historical and contemporary legacies while enhancing understanding among non-Indian students--the continued presence of Indigenous peoples within the University of South Dakota and Vermillion communities and the fourteen nearby Indian nations located in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Nebraska provides a significant opportunity for study and understanding of history, languages, land, and vital cultures unique to the region.
Prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities associated with rural and urban American Indian peoples in South Dakota and the North American continent.
Enhance the interdisciplinary academic field of American Indian Studies.
Offer analytical and philosophical tools to enable students to interpret American Indian issues including tribal, state, and federal relationships.
Curriculum
A background in American Indian Studies is useful for all graduates preparing for careers in education, pre-law, history, anthropology, English, modern languages, political science, psychology, philosophy, social work, pre-medicine and other health sciences.
The American Indian Studies major requires 37 hours with 19 credit hours of required courses and 18 hours of electives. A minimum of 9 hours of elective credits must be taken at the upper division level.
The double major program consists of the required American Indian Studies core courses and electives for a total of 24 hours plus the capstone or research methods course of the other major degree program for a total of 27 hours.
The American Indian Studies minor is a minimum 18 hour program comprised of course selections in at least three different disciplines and no more than two Independent Study courses.
Graduate work in Indian Studies may be arranged through the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. This program is designed primarily for mature, non-traditional students who have completed undergraduate degree requirements and who demonstrate an interest in American Indian Studies either by formal course work, independent studies, or practical experience.
Campus Visits
We welcome all prospective students and their families to visit us at the offices of the Institute of American Indian Studies. University staff can arrange campus tours and, academic schedules permitting, visits with professors, students, financial aid advisors, and admissions counselors. Please call 605.677.5209 to make arrangements.
Admission
Students must meet general admission requirements of the University of South Dakota. Please contact us at the address found on our homepage, email, or call to receive undergraduate and graduate catalogs, admission applications, and schedule of course offerings. Please also check the University's Admissions or Student Services websites for further information.
Financial Assistance
All students are eligible to apply for financial aid and are encouraged to do so at the time of application. Financial assistance is awarded in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study. Please contact us to receive a financial aid application.
[Information regarding major requirements are unofficial until published in the current Undergraduate Catalog. All courses are offered on-campus only, we do not offer the American Indian Studies program by correspondence. Classes are offered according to the current Schedule of Classes published each semester. Ed.]
American Indian Studies Course Descriptions
American Indian Studies Courses for Fall 1998
American Indian Studies Courses for Spring 1998
American Indian Studies Courses for Fall 1997
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