History – Native American Studies
The goal of the Associate of Arts in Social Sciences degree program, Native American Studies option, is to provide you with the foundation necessary to transfer to a related baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university.
Rose State is ideally situated to serve the educational needs of Native American students in Central Oklahoma. The Native American Studies program at Rose State is designed to develop your skills in oral and written communication and analytical thinking that will prepare you to further your education at a four-year institution or to work in tribal settings. The program is also designed to introduce non-native students to the role of American Indians in history, the diversity of tribal cultures, the unique political status of American Indians, and the influence of tribes in contemporary Oklahoma affairs.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (37 hours min.)
English Composition (6 hours)
- ENGL 1113 English Composition I+
- ENGL 1213 English Composition II+
U.S. History/U.S. Government (6 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in HIST 1483 to be eligible for graduation.
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
- POLS 1113 American Federal Government
Sciences (7 hours)–one must include lab
See Science Electives below.
Humanities (6 hours)
See Humanities Electives below.
Mathematics (3 hours)
See Mathematics Electives below.
Liberal Arts (3 hours)
See Liberal Arts Electives below.
General Education Electives (6 hours)
See courses listed in the College Catalog.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (9 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- HIST 1423 Europe: Renaissance to Waterloo
or HIST 1433 Revolutionary Europe 1815-Present - HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877
- HIST 2983 Historical Thinking+
OPTION ELECTIVES (15 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- HIST 2503 American Indian History+
- NAS 1113 Introduction to Native American Studies
- NAS 2803 American Indian Law, Policy, Sovereignty+
See Option Electives below.
Science Electives
HSBC 1104, HSBC 1224, HSBC 2103, HSBC 2114, GEOG 1114, or any course with the following prefixes: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, METR, PHSC, or PHYS
Humanities Electives
Any 2000-level course listed under “Humanities Electives” in the College Catalog
Mathematics Electives
Any MATH course which is at least 1000 level or higher except MATH 2013, MATH 2023, & MATH 2033
Liberal Arts Electives
Any courses with the following prefixes: CJ (except CJ 2193); GEOG/PHSC 1114; HIST; POLS (except POLS 1113 or POLS 2091-3); PSYC; SOC (except SOC 2333)
Option Electives
- ENGL 2233 Native American Literature+
- HIST 2091-3 Special Topics in History
- HIST 2393 Oklahoma Tribal History
- NAS 2223 Native American Philosophy+
Native American Studies Certificate Required Courses
(18 Hours)
The certificate will be awarded upon degree completion unless the student opts out in writing to the Graduation Office before graduation. Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses to be eligible for graduation.
This certificate is specifically designed to provide students with a competitive advantage in today’s job market while also developing expanded cultural awareness for workforce success. The concentration of American Indians is far greater in Oklahoma than in any other place in the nation. Graduates will likely work for or with American Indians or one of the many tribal nations. As a supplement to any degree program, a Native American Studies Certificate offers non-Native and Indian students an advantage in seeking employment in communities with American Indian populations, in tribal supported services (health care, education, social services, cultural/historical preservation, tribal management/resource development), or in tribally owned companies (gaming industry, tourism, IT/communication services). Students with this certificate gain a sophisticated and culturally attuned perspective on Native matters and tribal objectives, making them attractive to Native employers and tribes.
- ENGL 2233 Native American Literature+
- HIST 2393 Oklahoma Tribal History
- HIST 2503 American Indian History+
- NAS 1113 Introduction to Native American Studies
- NAS 2223 Native American Philosophy+
- NAS 2803 American Indian Law, Policy, Sovereignty+
+Check course description for prerequisites that must be met.
Suggested Order of Enrollment
Students should enroll in a combination of General Education Requirements and Program Requirements to complete the degree. Check the College Catalog and/or class schedule for course offering specifics. The “+” symbol represents a prerequisite for the course. Any course offering is subject to change without notice.
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Native American Studies is an option of academic emphasis in the Social Sciences Department. You will take courses in areas of Native American history, philosophy, literature, sovereignty, and contemporary issues. The NAS option requires a minimum of 12 hours in Native American Studies courses in addition to other requirements for the associate degree. Most Rose State Native American Studies courses are transferable to other institutions of higher education in Oklahoma.
NOTE: Special Topics allows you to study a myriad of topics suited to your individual needs and interests, such as Contemporary Native American Issues, Indian Health and Education, Native American Film, Gaming, and Federal Indian Law, to name a few.
Rose State strongly supports Native American students with the American Indian Association (AIA), a very active and successful Indian student organization. AIA also plans and conducts the annual Rose State Powwow and supports Native American Week with activities in the spring.