ONLINE AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES TRACK
A track in American Indian Studies in Ethnic Studies acknowledges students who have made a significant effort to learn about American Indian cultures. The track will allow students to obtain knowledge about contemporary and historical American Indian communities. It is a multidisciplinary field that looks at the histories, cultures, economies, and politics of American Indians. Such study creates more culturally aware citizens who can be successful in their educational, work, and community environments.
Required Courses: 12 credit hours (4 courses)
- ETST 3036 American Indian Cultural Images (Core Cultural Diversity course, offered fall semester)
- ETST 3110 Indigenous Studies (Core International Perspectives course, offered every semester).
- ETST 3396 American Indian History (offered spring semester)
Application Procedure
Students should email the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Martinez donna.martinez@ucdenver.edu to enroll, indicating the student’s name, student ID number, major and minor, and expected degree graduation date.
Students who have completed the required coursework can forward an application checklist for the certificate to Dr. Martinez. Once student transcripts are reviewed, the certificate will be processed and mailed or scheduled for pick up at the end of the semester after final grades are posted.
Department Scholarships
Two $500 Martinez scholarships are offered annually to American Indian Studies Certificate or Track students.
Denver American Indian Community
Advisors:
Donna Martinez, Professor, Ethnic Studies
Gracie RedShirt Tyon, Director of American Indian Student Services
What can I do with a track in American Indian Studies?
Students in American Indian Studies go on to successful careers in administration, advising, academics, advocacy, the arts, business, community outreach, consulting, education, government, health or health education, journalism, politics, school counseling, and many more careers. Students also continue on to graduate school in a variety of disciplines.
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Grade and Residency Requirements
A minimum grade of a C or higher must be earned in each of the four courses completed as part of the certificate. All credits for the certificate must be earned at the UC Denver Downtown campus.