The indigenous peoples of the Americas minor is a unique interdisciplinary course of study offering a survey of the cultural diversity, history, literature, political status, and contemporary issues of the indigenous peoples of South, Central, and North America. The program offers students multiple perspectives for understanding the historical and contemporary experiences and issues of the original peoples of the western hemisphere. The minor is offered to students to support and complement majors, for example, in anthropology, sociology, history, government, Latin American studies, American studies, religious studies, and environmental policy.

Requirements for the Minor in Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
Five courses, including Anthropology 211 and 411; three courses selected from Anthropology 213, 235, 256, 329, 354, Education 336, 351j (Practicum on Navajo or Penobscot Reservation), English 342, History 171, Sociology 252. Course substitutions and exchanges may be made in consultation with the minor advisor and the department.

The point scale for retention of the minor applies to all courses offered toward the minor. No courses for the minor may be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory