USAO Degrees 2002-04

American Indian Studies

The American Indian studies program provides knowledge of the traditions and history of the first Americans and an understanding of the unique relationship of the government of the United States to the tribes and individual American Indians. Its curriculum has shifted to accommodate changing contemporary requirements of students. Greater emphasis has been placed on acquiring quantitative skills and on study in financial management and intergovernmental relations.

The goal of the American Indian studies program is to develop a diverse student body to include American Indians from the many tribes in Oklahoma and the nation. In addition to traditional on-campus offerings, the program also offers extension in-service and mid-career training.

As an academic program, American Indian studies is designed to advance USAO's interdisciplinary, liberal arts mission and further enrich the IDS experience. Students may also pursue a course of study which combines liberal arts with professional education. Thus, students are advised to select a second major especially suited for acquiring marketable skills for entry into a chosen career upon graduation. Several degree combinations are possible with the guidance of appropriate faculty advisors.

Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies

Required American Indian Studies Core (30 hours)

Course	Title	Hours Required
INST 1123	American Indian Cross-Cultural Communication	3
INST 2123	Traditional & Contemporary Indian Literature	3
INST 4533	Seminar in American Indian Studies *	3

Plus Required American Indian Studies Electives (choose 21 hours):

Course	Title	Hours Required
INST 1333	Oklahoma Indian Tradition and History	3
INST 2003	Contemporary American Indian Issues	3
INST 2133	American Indian Education	3
INST 2880	Special Topics *	1-4
INST 2900	Workshop *	1-4
INST 2990	Tutorial *	1-4
INST 3233	Tribal Government and the Law	3
INST 3313	American Indian History	3
INST 3443	American Indian Economics	3
INST 4383	American Indian Arts	3
INST 4533	Seminar in American Indian Studies *	3
INST 4880	Special Topics *	1-4
INST 4900	Workshop *	1-4
INST 4990	Tutorial *	1-4

*May be repeated for total of 6 hours

Minor in American Indian Studies

18 hours of American Indian Studies

Course	Title	Hours Required
INST 1123	American Indian Cross-Cultural Communication (may be repeated for total of 6 hours)	3
INST 2123	Traditional and Contemporary Indian Literature	3

Plus 12 hours of American Indian Studies to be selected with approval of advisor

1123 AMERICAN INDIAN CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Techniques of communicating across tribal and cultural lines of understanding from courses in American Indian tradition, emphasizing oral and written communication skills. 3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

1333 OKLAHOMA INDIAN TRADITION AND HISTORY

Survey of traditional and historical materials concerning the many diverse tribes which migrated or were forcibly removed to Indian Territory and their history as tribal peoples in the State of Oklahoma. 3 hours.

2003 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN INDIAN ISSUES

Current issues facing American Indian tribes and individuals, emphasizing tribal cultural perspectives and the use of contemporary logical skills in their analysis. 3 hours.

2123 TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY INDIAN LITERATURE

General survey of various types of traditional and contemporary American Indian prose and poetry, particularly legends, myths, oratory, poetry, short stories, novels, and memoirs. 3 hours.

2133 AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION

Systematic analysis of traditional and contemporary educational methods practiced among American Indian tribes of North America, with emphasis upon Oklahoma tribal practices. 3 hours.

2880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in American Indian Studies. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

2900 WORKSHOP

Guided study in Indian studies under faculty supervision; various topics and methods of instruction. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and topic).

2990 TUTORIAL

Independent study in American Indian Studies under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and content).

3233 TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND THE LAW

General survey of American Indian tribal government with special emphasis on its legal basis. 3 hours.

3313 AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY

General survey of interaction among tribes within the Americas, responses to European encroachment, between the tribes and the United States, and contemporary interests. 3 hours.

3443 AMERICAN INDIAN ECONOMICS

A study of traditional and current economic concerns affecting both American Indian tribes and individuals. 3 hours.

4383 AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS

A study of the meaning of American Indian arts, including painting and other graphic arts, dance and music. 3 hours.

4533 SEMINAR IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES

Required for all American Indian Studies majors: research methods and writing, supervised independent study, and preparation of a research report or paper. 3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change of title and content).

4880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in American Indian Studies. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

4900 WORKSHOP

Treatment of related topics and issues in American Indian Studies. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and content).

4990 TUTORIAL

Independent study in American Indian Studies under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and content).