Native American and Indigenous Studies
History in the making. Because of its unique history, Morris is a great place to pursue Native American and Indigenous Studies.
The Native American and Indigenous Studies major and minor is designed to enhance a student’s awareness and their overall knowledge about sovereignty and the diversity of Indigenous cultures throughout all of Native North America.
Students are required to engage and learn, within a globalized context, American Indian:
- History
- Policies
- Cultures
- Literature
- Language
- Arts
- Sciences
- Other creative endeavors
Native American and Indigenous Studies promotes
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Communication Skills
that are rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and community involvement.
The curriculum emphasizes the role of the student as an active learner and participant within a growing and vibrant Intertribal campus community.
Native American and Indigenous Studies Objectives:
- Community
- History and Oral Tradition
- Sovereignty and Law
- Language and Literature
- Environmental and Sustainability
- Creativity
- Global