Native American Studies Semester Sequence

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This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

NAST 101 - Introduction to Native American Studies 3 Credits.
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.
SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
HIST 111 - History of the United States I 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Wellness and Health 3 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 1

NAST 127 - Native American History 3 Credits.
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credits.
HIST 112 - History of the United States II 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Science 3 Credits.

Fall Semester Year 2

NAST 217 - Contemporary Native America 3 Credits.
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits.
or
PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking 3 Credits.
or
PHIL 240 - Ethics 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Global, Historical and Cultural Perspectives 2 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 2

NAST 207 - Native American Literature 3 Credits.
NAST 117 - Native American Religions 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab 4 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics 3-4 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.

Note:

*If a student is required to complete ACDV 101 —Transitioning to College (1 credit), this course should be taken in the first semester and will increase the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit.