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American Indian Studies
A degree for changing times
American Indian studies courses provide rich opportunities for you to create and enhance workplace-ready skills, especially those related to cultural competency. Our graduates, whether an AIS major, minor or certificate holder, are well served by a curriculum that provides the background and cultural knowledge needed to thrive on both a personal and professional level.
Students quickly find value within the AIS program, especially as it relates to the workplace. For example, the Ho-Chunk Nation in Western Wisconsin finds that it must provide introductory cultural orientations for all non-Native employees in order to create respectful and informed relationships in the workplace. Even just one course in the AIS offerings, such as AIS 101 Introduction to American Indian History & Cultures, can provide invaluable insights for graduates.
American Indian Studies: An Overview
American Indian Studies courses provide rich opportunities to create and enhance workplace-ready skills for our graduates, especially as they relate to an economy increasingly geared toward cultural competency.
The story starts here![2022 Excellence Awards winners](https://publicwebuploads.uwec.edu/images/19534-20220823-BlugoldBreakfast-2--small.jpg)
Faculty, staff recognized for excellence at Blugold Breakfast
Eight UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff members were honored at the academic year opening meeting. Each award recipient received a university medallion and $1,500.
Learn MoreImmersion is key to AIS
A central element to the American Indian studies program is extensive opportunities for cultural immersion, at local, regional, and national levels.
Absorb culture first-hand