2022 - 2023 Major Map
American Indian Studies, BS

School/College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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AIS 180: Introduction to American Indian Studies (C)	3	C
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	16

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
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Term 2 16 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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AIS 280: American Indian Sovereignty and the Courts (H & C)	3	C
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor regarding the possibility of using elective hours toward completion of a certificate, minor or concurrent major that may complement the BS in American Indian Studies.
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Term 3 31 - 47 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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AIS Emphasis Area Course	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Students are encouraged to take AIS 294: Readings and Writings in American Indian Studies as a prerequisite to success in upper-division courses in the major.
Students should choose 18 hours in one of two emphasis areas shown in the track groups below. At least 12 hours must be taken at the upper-division level. Other courses in the AIS subject may be used toward the emphasis area with prior approval of the academic advisor.

Term 4 47 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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AIS 285: Federal Indian Policy (H & C)	3	C
AIS Emphasis Area Course	3	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	16

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Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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AIS 380: Contemporary Issues of American Indian Nations (C)	3	C
Upper Division AIS Emphasis Area Course	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

AIS 380 is offered in Fall semesters only.
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Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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AIS 370: American Indian Languages and Cultures (C)	3	C
JUS 302: Statistical Analysis for Justice Studies (CS)	3	C
Upper Division AIS Emphasis Area Course	3	C
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

AIS 370 is offered in Spring semesters only.
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Term 7 93 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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AIS 420: American Indian Studies Research Methods (L)	3	C
Upper Division AIS Emphasis Area Course	3	C
Upper Division Elective OR AIS 484: Internship	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

For the Upper Division Emphasis Area Course: AIS 484 Internship is strongly recommended in either term 7 or 8.
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AIS 420 is offered in Fall semesters only.

Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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AIS 498: Pro-Seminar (L)	3	C
Upper Division AIS Emphasis Area Course	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	12

For the Upper Division Emphasis Area Course: AIS 484 Internship is strongly recommended in either term 7 or 8.
AIS 498 is offered Spring semesters only.

- Students must choose 18 credit hours in one of two emphasis areas shown in the track groups below. At least 12 credit hours must be taken at the upper-division level. Other courses in the AIS subject may be used toward the emphasis area with prior approval of the academic advisor.
- All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper-division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.

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Legal Policy, Community and Economic Development Emphasis Area
AIS 360: Issues in Urban Indian Country (C)
AIS 455: Human Rights and Cultural Resource Laws
AIS 470: Tribal Governance
AIS 480: Actualizing Decolonization (HU & C & G)
AIS 484: Internship
AIS 494: American Indian Rights
AIS 494: Crime in Indian Country
AIS 494: Indigenous Media and Image-Making
AIS 499: Individualized Instruction

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First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.