American Indian Studies
WSU’s online undergraduate American Indian Studies Certificate provides students with an in-depth knowledge of Native American history, culture, politics, and contemporary issues. The certificate will benefit anyone whose profession involves interaction with tribal communities, enterprises and businesses.
The 18-credit certificate requires six courses: three core courses and three electives from a variety of related areas. Core topics include history, politics and law; elective topics include gender roles, film art, and contemporary cultures.
All courses are online, and you can earn the certificate without being admitted to a WSU degree program.
Program of Study—18 semester credits
All courses are available online
The certificate requires six 3-credit courses: Three courses are required, and three are electives from related areas
Required Courses
9 credits; choose three from the following
- AIS/ANTH 320 [DIVR] – Native Peoples of North America
- CES 171 [SSCI] – Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- HISTORY 308 [DIVR] – North American Indian History, Precontact to Present
- HISTORY/POL_S/ANTH 410 – History of American Indian Sovereignty and Federal Indian Law
Elective Courses
9 credits; choose three from the following
- CES 379 – Indigenous Film
- FINE_ART 301 – Arts of Native North America
- CES 271/MUS 265 [HUM] – Native Music of North America
- AIS/ANTH 327 [DIVR] – Contemporary Native Peoples of the Americas
- HISTORY/POL_S/ANTH 410 – History of American Indian Sovereignty and Federal Indian Law