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ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES
Department Chairperson: Dr. A. Celoza
Program Director: Dr. P. Dimas
American Indian Studies
Academic Certificate — AC 6208
24 Credits
The Southwest Studies Program applies a broad,
interdisciplinary approach to the study of the peoples and
places of the American Southwest. Three certificates in
American Indian Studies, Chicano-Chicana Studies, and
Southwest Studies are available. Certificates may be attained
independently of any degree program, but students may also
apply course credits toward a degree.
The American Indian Studies Certificate explores the unique
experiences of the American Indian people living in the
Southwest and provides students the opportunity to study the
cultures, values, histories, and contemporary lives of the
indigenous people of North America. The Certificate includes
courses that investigate their language, literature, arts,
philosophy, religions, and politics.
Program Notes: + indicates course has prerequisites and/or
corequisites. ++ indicates any module.
Admission Criteria:
None.
Program Prerequisites: 6 Credits
ENG101 First-Year Composition + (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL + (3) 3
CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I +(3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment 3
Required Courses: 12 Credits
AIS101 Survey of American Indian Issues 3
AIS/SOC160 American Indian Law 3
AIS/HIS170 American Indian History of the
Southwest 3
AIS213/REL203 American Indian Religions + 3
Restricted Electives: 12 Credits
AIS+++++ Any AIS course + Except 1-3
AIS101, AIS/SOC160, AIS/HIS170 and
AIS213/REL203.
ASB235 Southwest Archaeology 3
BIO109 Natural History of the Southwest 3
BIO110 Lab for Natural History of the Southwest + 1
ENH259 American Indian Literature 3
GCU221 Arizona Geography 3
HIS105 Arizona History 3
HIS106 Southwest History 3
HIS145 History of Mexico 3
NAV+++++ Any NAV course + 1-3
SPH245 Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest 3
Department Chairperson: Dr. A. Celoza
Program Director: Dr. P. Dimas
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Chicana & Chicano Studies
Academic Certificate — AC 6207
24 Credits
The Southwest Studies Program applies a broad,
interdisciplinary approach to the study of the peoples and
places of the American Southwest. Three certificates in
American Indian Studies, Chicana and Chicano Studies, and
Southwest Studies are available. Certificates may be attained
independently of any degree program, but students may also
apply course credits toward a degree.
The Chicana and Chicano Studies Certificate explores the
unique experiences of the Chicana and Chicano people living in
the Southwest. The Certificate provides a study of Mexican-
American life in the society of the United States, including
Mexican background, social and cultural differences, and
experiences of assimilation.
Program Notes: + indicates course has prerequisites and/or
corequisites. ++ indicates any module.
Admission Criteria:
None.
Program Prerequisites: 6 Credits
ENG101 First-Year Composition + (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL + (3) 3
CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I + (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment 3
Required Courses: 15 Credits
CCS101 Chicano and Chicana Studies + 3
HIS103 United States History to 1870 (3) OR
HIS104 United States History 1870 to Present (3) 3
HIS109 Mexican American History and Culture 3
HIS209 The Chicano in 20th Century America 3
SPH245 Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest 3
Restricted Electives: 9 Credits
BIO109 Natural History of the Southwest 3
BIO110 Lab for Natural History of the Southwest + 1
CCS+++++ Any CCS course except CCS101. 1-3
HIS105 Arizona History 3
HIS106 Southwest History 3
HIS145 History of Mexico 3
SOC142 Sociology of the Chicano Community 3
SOC242 Latino Community Organization + 3
SPA202 Intermediate Spanish II + 4
Or equivalent
Department Chairperson: Dr. N. Matte
Program Directors: Mr. J. Allen and Ms. K. Cross
Creative Writing
Academic Certificate — AC 5242
24 Credits
This program is designed to provide students and professional
writers with access to a community of writers and creative
writing activities, instruction, and guidance from established
Academic
Certificates