An area of concentration in Native American Studies covers the historical, political, economic, social, and cultural heritage of Native American peoples.
You will have the opportunity to learn about literature, communication, history, arts, values, lifeways, spirituality, and social and political institutions, as well as the difference in perspectives between European-American and Native American cultures. Native American Studies is a versatile concentration and will develop skills and understanding useful in many career disciplines.
Concentration Requirements (Blocks 1 & 2) | 30 hours |
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NAMS 1110 Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 hours |
Additional 27 hours from courses below: (no more than 9 hours from one department) | 27 hours |
Anthropology | |
ANTH 3220 Peoples and Cultures of Native North America | |
ANTH 4220 North American Archeology | |
ANTH 4230 Ethnomedicines in America | |
ANTH 4260 Topics in Ethnology | |
ANTH 4920 Seminar in Anthropological Problems with a focus on Native American Studies | |
English | |
ENGL 2000 Topics: Language in the Minority (1 hour) | |
ENGL 2470 Native American Literature | |
ENGL 3100 Native American Literature: Major Figures | |
ENGL 4180 Major Movements in Contemporary Literature | |
ENGL 4940 Native American Literature: Advanced | |
ENGL 4960 Topics in Language and Literature | |
Additional Options | |
GERO 4690 Working with Minority Elderly | |
HIST 4400 History of North American Indians | |
HIST 4910 Topics in History with a focus on Native American Studies | |
NAMS 4900 Independent Study (1-3 hours) | |
NAMS 4920 Special Topics in Native American Studies | |
PSYC 4920 Special Topics in Psychology: Psychology of Native Women | |
RELI 3020 Native American Religions | |
RELI 3030 Shamanism | |
SOWK 4040 Working with Minority Elderly (1 hour) |
* Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO
A minimum of 120 hours are required for the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree.
Career Options
Students with an area of concentration in Native American Studies may find careers in:
- Art
- Research
- Public Relations
- Criminal Justice
- Community and Cultural Affairs
- Public Health
- Business
- Anthropology
- Education
- Museums
- Law
- Civil Rights
- Politics
- Human Resources
- Government and Nonprofit Organizations