American Indian Studies (AA)
Associate of Arts
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Soc. Sciences and Human Srvs.
The American Indian Studies program was designed in collaboration with the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and examines the contemporary and ancient experiences and ways of life of the first peoples of North America from their perspective. The curriculum is designed to provide a study of American Indians from a holistic and humanistic viewpoint by focusing on their cultural, historical, and contemporary life. It is an interdisciplinary program drawing on the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural resources, science, and professional studies.
This program satisfies the requirements for an associate's academic transfer degree and is intended to serve both Indian and non-Indian students. Course selections should be tailored to match requirements of the intended transfer institution.
Contact Information:
Social & Behavioral Sciences Division
Lee-Kildow Hall, Room 217
Phone: (208) 769-7782
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 7-8 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing 1 | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing 1 | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| AIST-101 | American Indian Studies   | 3 |
| AIST-225 | Native People of North America | 3 |
| or ANTH-225 | Native People of North America | |
| AIST-285 | American Indian Literature  | 3 |
| or ENGL-285 | American Indian Literature | |
| AIST-240 | American Indian History | 3 |
| or HIST-240 | American Indian History | |
| AIST-250 | American Indian Sovereignty and Federal Policy | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Courses 100-level or higher | 13-15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is partially met by the Program Requirements.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Describe and conduct research on the shifting socio-cultural diversity of history, culture, and politics in the development of tribal worldviews that relate to modern and contemporary issues of concern for American Indian peoples.
- Recognize how American Indian stereotypes reify and influence the complex nuances of American Indian identity from historical and contemporary contexts.
- Articulate the significance, and contributions, of American Indian written literature, oral traditions, ceremonies, spirituality, and rituals in American Indian cultures.
- Explain and critique the effects of colonial laws and policies on American Indian cultures, sovereignty, and contemporary tribal governance.
- Pursue their educational and professional goals through transfer or transition to a different field.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| AIST-101 | American Indian Studies Gateway course | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing Gateway course | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 13-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| AIST-225 or ANTH-225 |
Native People of North America or Native People of North America |
3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AIST-285 or ENGL-285 |
American Indian Literature or American Indian Literature |
3 |
| AIST-250 | American Indian Sovereignty and Federal Policy | 3 |
| Select any two Electives | 6 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AIST-240 or HIST-240 |
American Indian History Milestone course or American Indian History |
3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| AIST-101 | American Indian Studies Gateway course | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing Gateway course | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 9-11 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AIST/ANTH-225 | Native People of North America | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication Gateway course | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 10-12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AIST/ENGL-285 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| AIST-250 | American Indian Sovereignty and Federal Policy | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| AIST/HIST-240 | American Indian History Milestone course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone