Indigenous Studies Minor

Admission Criteria

Current UB students seeking admission to the Indigenous Studies minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Indigenous Studies Core (6-7 credits)

Choose a track option:

• Indigenous Studies Track (6 credits)

• IDS 101LEC - Introduction to Indigenous Studies Credits: 3
• One 200 level IDS course 

• OR

• Haudenosaunee Languages Track (7 credits)

• IDS 103LEC - Introduction to Haudenosaunee Languages and Culture Credits: 3

• Choose one Introductory Language Course:

• MOH 101SEM - Introduction to Mohawk Language Credits: 3
• SCN 101SEM - Introduction to Seneca Language Credits: 3
• TUS 101SEM - Introduction to Tuscarora Language Credits: 3

• OR

• Land-Based Learning Track (6 credits)

• IDS 104LEC - Introduction to Land-Based Learning Credits: 3
• IDS 204LEC - Indigenous Environmental Justice Credits: 3

Four Indigenous Studies Electives (12 credits)

At least 12 credits of MOH, TUS or IDS at the 300/400 level. (See AAR for list of course options) 

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18-19

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Total required credit hours for the minor are 18 (6 courses).

Learning Outcomes

• Students will develop a working knowledge of key concepts and methods within the field of Indigenous Studies
• Students will better understand the complexity and diversity of Indigenous peoples and experiences in North American and global contexts
• Students will build skills to become better researchers in the area of Indigenous Studies
• Students will build competency to better engage and serve Indigenous communities in their future careers in multiple sectors