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18 courses with the subject NAS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

NAS 1101Introduction to American Indian Studies4

Overview of American Indian history, philosophy and culture.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 2201American Indian History I (Conceptions : VCHI - History)4

Political, economic, social and cultural development of the American Indian from precontact through conquest.Equivalent Course: HIS 2201

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 2202American Indian History II4

Political, economic, social and cultural development of the American Indian from conquest to the present.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 2203American Indian Literature (Conceptions : VCLI - Literature)4

Organized chronologically as a survey of 20th and 21st century Native American Literature. Classes focus on the historical, political, and social conditions that produce and shape Native American literature and examines how that literature fits into the canon of American literature.Equivalent Course: ENG 2203

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 2204American Indian Art and Music (Conceptions : VCFA - Fine Arts)4

Meaning and development of American Indian art forms. Expressions in symbolic form of Indian philosophy and religion are presented. A study of the traditional and contemporary forms of American Indian music including local and alternative music is included.Equivalent Course: ART 2204

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 2610Indigenous Peoples of North America (Conceptions : VCSS - Social Science)4

Introduction to traditional and contemporary Native American life and culture. Evaluate the historical, political, social, and economic relationship between Native Americans and contemporary American culture. Explore the interactions, from friendship treaties and land deals to contemporary American governmental policies, between America's original inhabitants with Europeans and Euro-Americans. Analyze how tribal people continue to react to the national myths and policies created by Europeans and Euro-Americans.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 2777Topics in Indian Studies1-4

Courses not a part of the regular curriculum but taught because of a special need, interest or opportunity.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 2999Independent Study1-4

Self-determined program of study under faculty direction for students whose interests extend beyond curricular offerings of the department.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 3301American Indian Philosophy (Conceptions : VCPH - Philosophy)4

Philosophy and religious systems, shamanistic and priesthood societies, reversion and amalgamation religions, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, philosophy and social movements.Equivalent Course: PHL 3301

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 3308Ojibwe History4

History and culture of the Ojibwe people.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 3320American Indian Women: Myth/Reality4

Issues of early American Indian/white relations, spirituality and religion, economic roles, policy, cultural persistence, land tenure, socialization and property rights, and the role of mothers from the Indian female perspective.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 3777Topics in Native American Studies0-4

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 4401American Indian Law & Policy4

American Indian traditional and contemporary governments, legal-political status, changing codes and statutes and social policy issues.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 4410Counseling the American Indian4

Historical and cultural aspects of the relationship of American Indians to the counseling process. Course involves group dynamics and practical techniques.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 4415American Indian Families4

Traditional and contemporary concepts of American Indian families. The social and political changes that have impacted American Indian families will be identified and the degree of impact is assessed.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 4420Human Behavior and the American Indian Community4

Understanding of human behavior, cultural issues and their implication for human service interactions with American Indian communities. A systems theory approach will be utilized to address the issues of individual, family, community and societal behavior.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 4777Topics in Indian Studies1-4

Courses not a part of the regular curriculum but taught because of a special need, interest or opportunity.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

NAS 4999Independent Study0-4

Self-determined program of study under faculty direction for students whose interests extend beyond curricular offerings of the department.

Subject: NAS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr.
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.css.edu

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