Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies Roadmap

120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 39

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.

To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ESCA, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Units
AIS 100	Introduction to American Indian Studies (Major Core, AERM, SJ)	3
AIS 150	American Indian History in the United States (Major Core, GE 4, USH, AERM, SJ)	3
GE Area 1A: English Composition 1		3
GE Area 1: English Communication		3
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities		3
	Units	15
Second Semester
GE Area 1: English Communication		3
GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 2		3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3		3-4
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	15-16
Third Semester
AIS 205	American Indians and U.S. Laws (Major Core, GE 6, USG, CSLG, AERM, SJ)	3
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities		3
GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3		3-4
SF State Studies or University Elective		3
	Units	15-16
Fourth Semester
AIS 300	American Indian Studies Research Methodologies (Major Core, AERM, GP, SJ)	3
ETHS 300GW	Writing in Ethnic Studies - GWAR (Major Core)	3
Major Elective (18 units) - Take Two 4		6
SF State Studies or University Elective		3
	Units	15
Fifth Semester
Major Elective (18 units) 4		3
GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three		9
	Units	15
Sixth Semester
Major Elective (18 units) 4		3
GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three		9
	Units	15
Seventh Semester
AIS 694	Community Service Learning (Major Core)	3
Major Elective (18 units) 4		3
GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
SF State Studies or University Elective – Take Two		6
	Units	15
Eighth Semester
AIS 680	American Indian Studies Senior Seminar (Major Core)	3
Major Elective (18 units) 4		3
SF State Studies or University Elective – Take Three		9
	Units	15
	Total Units	120-122

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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

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Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill 5C if not already satisfied.

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Major Electives (18 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.