Undergraduate Study
The American Indian Studies minor is designed for students who wish to augment their major program of study in the College of Letters and Science with a group of related courses from various disciplines germane to American Indian studies. The minor exposes students to Indian-related research and literature in a number of different disciplines, such as anthropology, economics, history, political science, sociology, and theater.
To enter the minor, students must be in good academic standing (2.0 grade-point average), have completed 45 units, and file a petition at the American Indian Studies Center, 3220 Campbell Hall, (310) 206-7511. All degree requirements, including the specific requirements for this minor, must be fulfilled within 228 units.
Required Lower Division Course (4 units): American Indian Studies 10 with a grade of C or better.
Required Upper Division Courses (28 units): Seven courses selected from the following: (1) one American Indian languages and communication systems course (Anthropology 144 or Linguistics 114); (2) three history and social sciences courses from Anthropology 113Q, 113R, 114P, 114Q, 114R, 158, 172R, History 157A, 157B, 165C, Sociology M161, Women's Studies 130; (3) three humanistic perspectives on language and expressive culture courses from Art History C117A, C117B, C117C, 118D, English 106, 180X, Ethnomusicology 106A, 106B, Folklore and Mythology 130, Theater 103F, World Arts and Cultures C109B.
A minimum of 20 units applied toward the minor requirements must be in addition to units applied toward major requirements, and at least 16 units applied toward the minor must be taken in residence at UCLA. Transfer credit for any of the above is subject to departmental approval; consult the interdepartmental adviser before enrolling in any courses for the minor.
All minor courses must be taken for a letter grade, with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each and an overall C average. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.
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