Associate of Arts in Alaska Native Studies

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.

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 .
Graduation Requirements
  • Complete the .
  • Complete the following:
    • Complete 3 credits from the .
    • Complete 6 credits from the .
    • Complete 3 credits from the .
    • Complete 3 credits from the .
    • Complete 6 credits from the .
    • Complete 6 credits from the .
    • Complete 7 credits including one laboratory course (either combined or separate) from the .
    • Complete 3 credits from the   (This requirement will be fulfilled with the below.)
    • Complete 3 credits from the . (This requirement will be fulfilled with the below.)
  • Complete the following major requirements:
´¡°­±·³§Ìý´¡201Alaska Native Perspectives3
´¡°­±·³§Ìý´¡492Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders3
Complete 8 credits of any Alaska Native language:8
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Elementary Central Yup'ik Language I
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Elementary Tlingit Language I
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Elementary Alaska Native Language I
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Elementary Inupiaq Language I
´¡°­±·³§Ìý´¡101·¡
Elementary Alutiiq Language I
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Elementary Dena'ina Language I
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Elementary Ahtna Language I
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Elementary Central Yup'ik Language II
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Elementary Tlingit Language II
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Elementary Alaska Native Language II
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Elementary Inupiaq Language II
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Elementary Alutiiq Language II
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Elementary Dena'ina Language II
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Elementary Ahtna Language II
Complete one of the following:3
´¡°­±·³§Ìý´¡230
Oral Traditions of Alaska Native People
´¡°­±·³§Ìý´¡240
Alaska Native Cultural Orientation - Alutiiq/Sugpiaq
´¡°­±·³§Ìý´¡261
Alaska Native Art History
´¡°­±·³§Ìý´¡290
Topics in Alaska Native Studies 1
AKNS/PS A346
Alaska Native Politics
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Arctic and Subarctic Cultures
´¡¸é°ÕÌý´¡270
Beginning Alaska Native Art
Total17
1

´¡°­±·³§Ìý´¡290 must be completed as either Alaska Native Tribes or Climate Change & Environmental Policy.

A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree.