Indigenous Studies Minor

An interdisciplinary minor in Indigenous Studies looks at indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere with a focus on tribal cultures of the Great Plains. Our courses are taught from a Native perspective with a special emphasis on Native belief systems, post-contact histories, oral traditions, social and political organizations, literary and artistic accomplishments and contemporary issues.

Academics

Select six courses:

• ETHN 201 Introduction to Native American Studies
• ETHN / ANTH 212 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• ETHN / SOCI 217 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
• ETHN / ANTH / LAMS 237 Ancient Mesoamerica
• ETHN / HIST 241 Native American History
• ETHN / ENGL 245N Introduction to Native American Literature
• ETHN / TEAC 330 Multicultural Education
• ETHN / HIST 342 History of Plains Indians
• ETHN / ENGL / WMNS 345N Native American Women Writers
• ETHN / ANTH 351 Exploring Cross Cultural Diversities
• ETHN / ANTH 352 Indigenous Peoples of the Great Plains
• ETHN / HIST / WMNS 358 Native American Women
• ETHN / PSYC 425 Psychology of Racism
• ETHN / SOCI 448 Family Diversity
• ETHN / ANTH 451 Contemporary Issues of Indigenous Peoples in North America
• ETHN / ENGL 445N Topics in Native American Literature
• ETHN / HIST 464 Native American History: Selected Topics
• ETHN / HIST 477 Indigenous Peoples

For a complete list of applicable courses see minor advisor.

Experiences and Opportunities

Join the University of Nebraska Inter-Tribal Exchange (UNITE) which celebrates the Native American community on campus and in the city of Lincoln. Attend various lectures that bring Indigenous leaders, scholars, and artists to the campus.