THE AIS MAJOR:

American Indian Studies (AIS) is committed to developing native-centered scholarship about the indigenous peoples of North America. Learning about the contemporary and historic ways of life, knowledge, and experience of American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/First Nation communities, individuals and nations. An AIS undergraduate major provides students with a holistic, integrated, and analytical study of critical issues Native North America has faced in the past, and are currently facing in the present, as they strive to remain culturally autonomous peoples. Emphasis is given to Native peoples' political and legal relationships to external goverments and the general American and Canadian populations as well as to other native groups.

DECLARING THE AIS MAJOR:

AIS MAJOR/DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

For students who started at UArizona in Fall 2021 and earlier: AIS B.A. - Full Grad Plan (2021).pdf

For students who started at UArizona in Fall 2022 and beyond: AIS B.A. - Full Grad Plan (2022).pdf

DOUBLE MAJOR WITH AIS:

Up to three courses (9 units) can be double dipped with a 2nd major, as long as the other major agrees.

AIS is a fantastic option for a 2^nd major. The major typically requires about 12 courses. Other majors that might pair well with AIS include: Anthropology, English, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Mexican American Studies, Sociology, and more.

Double use of courses between the AIS Major and a Minor in the same degree program is NOT permitted.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

For students who started in Fall 2021 and earlier: General Education Chart - AIS B.A (2021 and earlier)

For students who started in Fall 2022 and beyond: General Education Chart - AIS B.A (2022 and beyond)

AIS 160A1 cannot be used in the AIS Major or AIS Minor.