What you'll study
Indigenous Studies
Year 1
Academic Term 1 (Fall) |
Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 104 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3.0 |
| ENGL 150 | English Composition | 3.0 |
| IST 104 | Indigenous Ways of Knowing | 3.0 |
| IST 111 | Circle Seminar 1 | 1.0 |
| IST 116 | Indigenous Studies in Canada 1 | 3.0 |
| One 1st or 2nd year University Transfer elective* | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 16.0 | |
Academic Term 2 (Winter) |
Credits | |
| ENGL 164 | Indigenous Literature | 3.0 |
| IST 112 | Circle Seminar 2 | 1.0 |
| IST 117 | Indigenous Studies in Canada 2 | 3.0 |
| IST 220 | Indigenous Art Studies | 3.0 |
| SOC 106 | Indigenous People and Canada 2 | 3.0 |
| One 1st or 2nd year University Transfer elective* | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 16.0 | |
Year 2
Academic Term 3 (Fall) |
Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CRIM 236 | Indigenous People and Justice | 3.0 |
| HIST 100 | Introduction to History | 3.0 |
| IST 211 | Circle Seminar 3 | 1.0 |
| SOC 230 | Indigenous Research Methodology | 3.0 |
| One (1) 1st or 2nd year University Transfer elective* | 3.0 | |
| One (1) of: | ||
| IST 243 | Comparative Indigenous Issues | 3.0 |
| OR | ||
| IST 244 | Language Revitalization | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 16.0 | |
Academic Term 4 (Winter) |
Credits | |
| IST 204 | Special Projects | 3.0 |
| IST 212 | Circle Seminar 4 | 1.0 |
| IST 232 | Indigenous Political Science | 3.0 |
| IST 234 | Land and Language | 3.0 |
| One 1st or 2nd year University Transfer elective* | 3.0 | |
| One (1) of: | ||
| IST 241 | Gender & Identity | 3.0 |
| OR | ||
| IST 242 | Environment & Stewardship | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 16.0 | |
*Required electives:
- You are required to complete four (4) electives as part of the program. These electives can be any first or second year university transfer course. Electives may be taken any time during the program, including during the spring or summer semesters. You may use transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit toward elective requirements.
- You will be coached and encouraged to choose electives that help you meet your specific educational goals.
To qualify for the Diploma in Indigenous Studies, you must successfully complete all program courses, including four (4) university transferable electives, with a minimum GPA of 2.0.