Native American Studies Minor

The Native American Studies minor enhances a student's understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of the North American Indians. The minor is especially appropriate for UCF undergraduates who are not majoring in Anthropology.

Minor Requirements

• Students must earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses used to satisfy the minor. Students may make a request to the Undergraduate Coordinator to be granted the use of one C- toward the major requirements.
• At least 15 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF.
• Only two anthropology courses can overlap for students enrolled in multiple anthropology programs (minors or certificates). (Note: The myKnight Audit cannot capture overlapping courses between two or more programs; therefore, students should have their program reviewed by the department before filing for graduation.)
• Students should consult with a department advisor.

Prerequisite Courses

• Most courses for this minor will have prerequisites completed as a part of a student's GEP requirement, as general electives, or a student can enroll into courses with consent of instructor.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

• Complete at least 2 of the following:
  • AMH3580 - Indigenous North America, 1492-1783 (3)
  • ANT3245 - Native American Religions (3)
  • ANT3312 - Ethnology of North American Indians (3)
  • ANT4153 - North American Archaeology (3)

Restricted Electives

• Complete all of the following
  • Complete at least 4 of the following:
    • AMH2010 - U.S. History: 1492-1877 (3)
    • AMH2020 - U.S. History: 1877-Present (3)
    • AMH3441 - History of the Frontier: Eastern America (3)
    • AML3643 - Contemporary Native American Prose and Poetry (3)
    • ANT3152 - Archaeology of the Greater Southwest (3)
    • ANT3154 - Historical Archaeology (3)
    • ANT3158 - Florida Archaeology (3)
    • ANT3311 - Indians of the Southeastern United States (3)
    • CPO4794 - Indigenous Politics and the Environment (3)
    • POS3076 - American Indian Politics (3)
    • ANT4153 - North American Archaeology (3)
    • AMH3483 - History of Florida Indians (3)
    • AML3640 - Native American Literature (3)
    • HUM3482 - Native American Humanities (3)
    • PHH3701 - Native American Philosophy (3)
  • One course substitution for the American Indian Studies minor will only be allowed with prior approval from a minor advisor.

Grand Total Credits: 18

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18

Other Requirements

• No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used to satisfy the minor.