ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
American
Indian Studies
This
area provides a multidisciplinary understanding of the history and present
situation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Courses emphasize
American Indian history, culture, language, literature, arts, philosophy,
religion, politics, and sovereignty.
Students
wishing to transfer to a four-year degree institution with a major and/or
minor in American Indian Studies may enroll in transferable general
education and lower division AIS courses at Phoenix College. Students
are advised to check with a Phoenix College academic advisor, as well
as the transfer institution, before enrolling in any courses.
An
Associate
in Transfer Partnership degree in American Indian Studies major
is available with ASU Main.
ACADEMIC
CERTIFICATES
International
Studies
Students
enrolled in the International Studies Certificate will have the opportunity
to broaden their horizons and their understanding of our increasingly
interdependent global society. The Certificate approaches broad cultural
issues and includes a strong emphasis on world politics and religions.
It also includes developing proficiency in cross-cultural communications
and the capacity to navigate world cultures. Proficiency in a modern
language is also an integral part of the Certificate.
Southwest
Studies Program
This
program applies a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the study of
the peoples and places of the American Southwest. Three certificates
are available:
American
Indian studies
The American Indian
Studies Certificate explores the unique experiences of the American
Indian people living in the Southwest and provides students the opportunity
to study the cultures, values, histories, and contemporary lives of
the indigenous people of North America. The Certificate includes courses
that investigate their language, literature, arts, philosophy, religions,
and politics.
Chicana-Chinaco
studies
The Chicana and
Chicano Studies Certificate explores the unique experiences of the
Chicana and Chicano people living in the Southwest. The Certificate
provides a study of Mexican-American life in the society of the United
States, including Mexican background, social and cultural differences,
and experiences of assimilation.
Southwest
studies
Students enrolled
in the Southwest Studies Certificate will study the environment of
the region and how people have historically related to that environment.
The Certificate approaches the cultural issues more broadly and includes
a stronger emphasis on the ecology, geography, and political history
of the region.
Certificates
may be attained independently of any degree program, but students may
also apply course credits toward a degree.
