The Associate of Arts (AA) in Alaska Native Studies provides students with a critical and dynamic perspective on Alaska Native cultures, histories, politics and organizations. This AA provides a valuable opportunity for students interested in exploring their options in higher education and/or employment with an Alaska Native organization.
Admission Requirements
Complete the Admission Requirements for Associate Degrees.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree.
- Complete the General Education Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree:
- Complete 3 credits from the GER Oral Communication Skills list.
- Complete 6 credits from the GER Written Communication list.
- Complete 3 credits from the GER Quantitative Skills list.
- Complete 3 credits from the GER Fine Arts list.
- Complete 6 credits from the GER Humanities list.
- Complete 6 credits from the GER Social Sciences list.
- Complete 7 credits including one laboratory course (either combined or separate) from the GER Natural Sciences list.
- Complete 3 credits from the GER Alaska Native-Themed list. (This requirement will be fulfilled with the below.)
- Complete 3 credits from the GER Diversity & Inclusion list. (This requirement will be fulfilled with the below.)
- Complete the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AKNS A201 | Alaska Native Perspectives | 3 |
| AKNS A492 | Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders | 3 |
| Complete 8 credits of any Alaska Native language: | 8 | |
| Elementary Central Yup'ik Language I | ||
| Elementary Tlingit Language I | ||
| Elementary Alaska Native Language I | ||
| Elementary Inupiaq Language I | ||
| Elementary Alutiiq Language I | ||
| Elementary Dena'ina Language I | ||
| Elementary Ahtna Language I | ||
| Elementary Central Yup'ik Language II | ||
| Elementary Tlingit Language II | ||
| Elementary Alaska Native Language II | ||
| Elementary Inupiaq Language II | ||
| Elementary Alutiiq Language II | ||
| Elementary Dena'ina Language II | ||
| Elementary Ahtna Language II | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Alaska Native Art History | ||
| Beginning Alaska Native Art | ||
| Topics in Alaska Native Studies 1 | ||
| Oral Traditions of Alaska Native People | ||
| Alaska Native Cultural Orientation - Alutiiq/Sugpiaq | ||
| Alaska Native Politics | ||
| Arctic and Subarctic Cultures | ||
| Total | 17 | |
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AKNS A290 must be completed as either Alaska Native Tribes or Climate Change & Environmental Policy.
A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree.