Program Overview
A minor in Native American Studies requires successful completion of 24 credit hours. A student must take 15 credit hours of required minor core courses. The remaining 9 credit hours must be upper-division courses (300-level or above) chosen from Native American Studies courses or from courses with significant Native American content offered by other departments or programs, subject to approval by the Chair of Native American Studies. All of the courses required to complete the minor are available in the online format.
Who is Eligible?
Students admitted to an undergraduate Accelerated Online Program and students otherwise interested in an undergraduate online education option are eligible for the minor in Native American Studies. Still, it is important to determine whether the minor is suitable. Interested students should connect with an academic advisor or reach out Native American Studies by calling 505-277-3715 or emailing cnm@unm.edu.
Program of Study
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
NATV 1150 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
NATV 2110 | Sociopolitical Concepts in Native America | 3 |
NATV 2140 | Research Issues in Native America | 3 |
NATV 300 | Research Methods in Native American Contexts | 3 |
NATV 474 | Seminar: Applying Traditions of Native American Philosophy | 3 |
| Elective Courses in NATV | 9 |
| Total | 24 |
It is possible to complete the elective requirement in the online format. Current online NATV courses are displayed here.
Contact your advisor to plan your personal program of study.
