A Certificate in American Indian Studies provides cultural knowledge and insight recognized by prospective employers such as state, federal, and tribal government agencies. Earning an AIS certificate affords increased employment opportunities in such fields as archaeology, art, museums, education, social services, and resource management.
 

Required courses to earn a Certificate of Achievement in American Indian Studies
AIS 100 Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 101 The American Indian Frontier (or AIS 102)
AIS 102 The American Indian and the U.S. Political System (or AIS 101)
AIS 125 The American Indian Today
AIS 130 Prehistoric Cultures of North America

Elective courses. (A minimum of two elective courses is required for a Certificate. Consult with department prior to selection of elective courses.)
AIS 105 History of Native American Arts
AIS 110 History of the Plains Indians
AIS 115 History of Southwest Indians
AIS 120 Indians of the Americas
AIS 135 California Indian Arts
AIS 140 The Original Californians
AIS 145 American Indian Literature
AIS 150 American Indian Philosophy and Religion
AIS 155 American Indian Community Development
AIS 160 American Indian Education
AIS 165 American Indian Women
AIS 170 Political/History Problems and Issues of California Indians
AIS 175 American Indian Science and Technology
AIS 197 Special Topics

DID YOU KNOW?

Framers of the U.S. Constitution were influenced by the Iroquois Confederacy.

The Indians who attended the first Thanksgiving did not live in tipis or ride horses.

There were approximately 900 sovereign Indian nations in the Americas when Columbus got lost.

There are nineteen Indian reservations in San Diego County.

The U.S. government recognizes over 500 Indian tribes in unique independent nations within the U.S. borders.