Applied Indigenous Studies
Explore Indigenous Perspectives, History and Contemporary issues
Why Study Applied Indigenous STudies?
Applied Indigenous Studies helps you:
- Explore Indigenous histories and cultures from Indigenous perspectives.
- Examine issues affecting Indigenous nations and communities today.
- Learn about sovereignty, self-determination, and nation building.
- Better understand the relationships between Indigenous nations, governments, institutions, and communities.
- Develop cultural awareness, critical thinking, and research skills that transfer to many academic and career pathways.
What Will I Learn?
What You’ll Learn
Explore the histories, cultures, sovereignty, artistic traditions, and lived experiences of Indigenous peoples while examining issues that continue to shape communities today.
- Indigenous histories in Arizona, North America, and around the world
- Tribal sovereignty and self-governance
- Federal Indian law and policy
- Indigenous arts, literature, film, music, and storytelling
- Cultural preservation and revitalization
- Museums, cultural resources, and repatriation
- Environmental justice and Indigenous approaches to sustainability
- Contemporary Indigenous leadership and community development
CCC also offers courses in Spanish and Navajo. Looking for a non-credit language class. See our Continuing Education courses.
Program at a glance
- Length of Program
- Associate of Science (AS) Transfer Degree
- AGEC-S Certificate
- Individual AGEC courses
- Course Delivery:
- In-person and Online Classes
- Course Schedule:
- Day and Evening Classes Available
- Transferrability:
- All Courses transfer to NAU, ASU, and U of A as AGEC credit.
- Financial Aid Eligible
- Military/Veteran Benefits Available
- Location:
- Lone Tree Cmapus
- Page Campus
- Online
Thinking about Transferring?
Many Applied Indigenous Studies courses fulfill General Education requirements and may apply toward the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC), making them a valuable option for students planning to transfer. Check the current catalog or speak with an academic advisor for details.
Career Outlook
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to be Native American to take Applied Indigenous Studies courses?
No. Applied Indigenous Studies courses are open to all students interested in learning about Indigenous histories, cultures, knowledge systems, and contemporary issues through Indigenous perspectives.
- Will these courses count towards my degree or transfer plan?
Many Applied Indigenous Studies courses fulfill General Education requirements and may apply toward Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements. Talk with an academic advisor about how these courses fit into your degree or transfer pathway.
- What can Applied Indigenous Studies help prepare me for?
Applied Indigenous Studies can provide valuable knowledge and skills for students interested in education, public service, tribal government, environmental studies, law, social sciences, cultural resource management, and other fields that benefit from cultural understanding, critical thinking, and community engagement. This is based on the subjects covered in the curriculum and not a specific CCC career pathway.
Meet Your Faculty:
Next Steps:
- Apply for free
- Find ways to pay for college
- Meet with your Advisor
- Enroll in classes
