American Indian Studies

The certificate in American Indian Studies requires 18 semester hours which shall include a required core (9 hours) and 9 hours of electives.  15 of the credits must be taken at WSU, and 9 hours must be at the 300-400-level.  A minimum of 12 credits must be taken for a letter grade and a grade of C or better must be earned in each of the required and recommended courses in order to qualify for the certificate.  Any currently enrolled degree-seeking student is eligible to enroll in the certificate program.  Other students must meet the existing admissions standards for non-degree seeking students. The university undergraduate certificate fee will apply.  Students must complete 3 of the following 4 courses: ANTH 320, CES 171, HISTORY 308, or HISTORY 410.  The remaining 9 hours are chosen from the following elective courses: ANTH 327, 331, 334, 535, ART 301, CES 372, 373, 379, 470, 475, HISTORY 410, or MUS 265.  Other courses in American Indian studies may be added to the elective pool as they become available. Contact Michael Holloman, coordinator, for more information.