Bachelor of Arts in American Indian and Indigenous Studies University of Florida

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes that students' academic and professional interests may include more than one discipline and that some majors are not formally available at the university. Because interdisciplinary approaches, research, and curricular activities are becoming increasingly appropriate and valuable within the liberal arts and sciences and other fields, UF students have the option to develop and pursue interdisciplinary (IDS) majors that cross the boundaries of numerous disciplines.

The interdisciplinary studies major with a concentration in American Indian and indigenous studies provide students with knowledge of the issues and concerns of indigenous peoples of the Western hemisphere. Students will be able to identify and conduct research or field work and understand historical, political, social and religious structures from an indigenous perspective. Students will evaluate the significance, quality and veracity of information gathered in the literature and to apply it effectively. Students will also be able articulate the results of research clearly and effectively.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

Identify, describe and define major issues of indigenous peoples and conduct research in any of the disciplines which incorporate American Indian topics.

Critical Thinking

Integrate different sources and types of knowledge into holistic perspectives about indigenous peoples.

Evaluate the significance, quality and veracity of information gathered in the literature and apply it effectively.

Communication

Articulate research results clearly and effectively in speech and in writing in an accepted style of presentation.