College of Sciences

NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES: Minor

Department of Anthropology, PH 309
http://www.cos.ucf.edu/anthropology
E-mail: anthropology@ucf.edu
Contact: Rosalyn Howard, 407-823-2227

The North American Indian Studies minor will enhance a student’s understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of the North American Indians. The minor is especially appropriate for all UCF undergraduates.

Minor Requirements:

  • Interview with the North American Indian Studies Director.
  • Consultation with the Director to develop a program of study and plan course selections.
  • Final approval of the minor is contingent upon completion of a thesis paper under the guidance of a faculty research director.
(18 hrs)
Credit Hour Requirements
(3 hrs)
Required Courses
ANT 4910Research3 hrs
(15 hrs)
Restricted Electives

Courses used in the minor must be taken in at least two departments. Select from the following list.

ANT 3245Religions of the N Amer Indians
ANT 3313Indians of the N Amer High Plains
ANT 3311Indians of the SE United States
ANT 3158Florida Archaeology
ANT 4906Independent Study
ANT 3314Indians of the NE Woodlands
ANT 3312Ethnology of N Amer Indians
ANT 3316Black/Seminole Relations
ANT 3320Indians of the Southwest
ANT 3318Indians of the Northwest Coast
AMH 3441History of the Frontier: E America
AMH 4110Colonial America
AMH 4112The Atlantic World
AML 3640Native American Literature
ANT 4144Prehistory of North America
ANT 4153North American Archaeology
PHH 3701North American Philosophy
SYD 3752Modern Law in Indian Country
SYD 3751N Amer Indian Women Today

Other Requirements

  • A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
  • At least 15 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF.
  • No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
  • Not open to Anthropology majors.