Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies

College of Ethnic Studies

In lieu of the questions below, please refer to the "Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements" tab for course recommendations in your first year.

Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.

The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track.  Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you. 

Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements.  Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation. 

To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below.  You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.     

Department of American Indian Studies

Ethnic Studies and Psychology (EP) Building, Room 103b
Phone: (415) 338-7062
Email: aismain@sfsu.edu
Website: https://sfsuais.sfsu.edu/
Chair: Joanne Barker

Freshmen Student Advising Information

After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.

Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.

First Semester Course Recommendations — Roadmaps A, B, C & D 

Major Class & Title 

Units 

Other Requirement Area(s) Met 

AIS 100 – Introduction to American Indian Studies 

 

3 units 

Major Core 
SF State Studies: AERM, SJ 

AIS 150 – insert titles here 

3 units 

 

Major Core,  
GE Area: D2, USH,  
SF State Studies: AERM, SJ 

 

If there are any course(s) listed above, please enter this information onto “Step 4” of your Freshmen Class Planner

Transfer Student Advising Information

Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.