Native American Studies Program
About Native American Studies!
Native American Studies (NAMS) at Sonoma State University provides students with learning opportunities with interdisciplinary courses encompassing history, literature, environment and sustainability, social justice, film, arts, philosophical systems, language, and culture. NAMS’ strength is in our close collaboration with local tribes and Native organizations that ground and support the continuation of Indigenous knowledge systems. We offer service-learning opportunities that benefit both our college students and Native communities and provide students with an understanding of Indigenous communities’ long historical trajectories.
Our local focus is strengthened through broad context, including academic inquiry into histories, contemporary issues, and cultures of Indigenous peoples in western North America, with a special emphasis in California.
Learning Outcomes
- Multidisciplinary Understanding: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the diversity of Native American cultures, history, and contemporary issues.
- Analytical Skills: Apply various academic perspectives (ethnography, history, sociology, humanities) to evaluate Native American societies.
- Regional Focus: Examine specific regional studies, such as the Native cultures of Northern California.
- Practical Application: Develop skills for working with indigenous communities, including specialized approaches to Indian education and, for some, the use of traditional/contemporary art forms.
- Contemporary Issues: Analyze modern American Indian experiences, including legal, political, and economic aspects.
NAMS Courses
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