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Defining Your Place
The American Indian and Indigenous Studies program prepares critical thinkers for living in an interrelated world with the rigorous engagement of Indigenous intellectual traditions, language, culture, land, and community engagement. The AIIS Minor provides a useful complement to any major by developing a deeper understanding of cultural competency and working across difference. Coursework provides an understanding of an American Indian worldview as a lens to comprehend traditional knowledge and culture.
Suggested Majors
- English (B.A.) - English Education Specialization
- History (B.A./B.S.)
- Leadership & Management of Nonprofit Organizations (B.S.)
- Political Science (B.A./B.S.)
- Sociology (B.A./B.S.)
- Ecology & Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Psychology (B.A./B.S.)
- Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership (B.S.) - Agricultural Education Specialization
- Human Biology (B.S.)
- Entrepreneurial Studies (B.A./B.S.)
- Food Science (B.S.)
- Global Studies (B.A.)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.)/Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
- Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences (B.S.)
Still deciding? Reflecting on your values, interests, personality traits, and skills will provide valuable insight as you explore major and career choices. FOCUS 2 CAREER, a self-guided assessment, education and career planning program, will help you do just that. SDSU students may access FOCUS 2 CAREER by using the code: jacks. After completing FOCUS 2 CAREER, you may find it helpful to discuss your results with a career coach in the Office of Career Development.