merican Indian Studies is a program devoted to the study of the original peoples of North America. This interdisciplinary program offers two distinct directions for study: Courses that contain content based solely on American Indian culture. Courses that contain a section or unit on American Indians that has content relevant to understanding the AmericanIndian experience. Students may pursue a certificate, concentration (for Liberal Studies), or a minor in American Indian Studies. A major in American Indian Studies is available through the undergraduate special major program in the Special Programs Office.