Mission Statement
The American Indian Studies Program seeks to promote an understanding of American Indian history, cultures and tribal sovereignty with a focus on Southern California tribes, urban American Indians and other indigenous peoples in a global context. The program seeks to revise Western knowledge of the history and culture of the United States to include American Indian perspectives and contributions. It also seeks to demonstrate the relevance of American Indian perspectives to contemporary political, economic and social issues in the United States and the world.
Academic Advisement
The American Indian Studies Program helps students select the program and courses that best satisfy their individual needs and interests. Contact Scott Andrews (Coordinator) at (818) 677-3418 to schedule an appointment. The College of Humanities (COH) Student Services Center/EOP reviews students’ progress to ensure that the requirements of a minor in American Indian Studies are fulfilled. Call (818) 677-4784 or (818) 677-4767 to schedule an appointment with the COH Student Services Center/EOP.
AIS Advisory Board
Karren Baird-Olson (Sociology/American Indian Studies), Brian Burkhart (American Indian Studies), Douglas Carranza (Central American Studies), Doris Clark (EOP Admissions & Partnership), Rosa Furumoto (Chicana/o Studies), Ogo Okoye Johnson (Africana Studies), Sirena Pellarolo (Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures), Kathryn Sorrells (Communication Studies), Loretta Winters (Sociology)
Contact
Program Director: Scott Andrews
Staff: Maria Castillo
Jerome Richfield (JR) 219
(818) 677-3418
www.csun.edu/americanindianstudies