Program Overview
Native American Studies Program
The Native American Studies program at Santa Rosa Junior College is designed to study the governments, nations, cultures, social and political structures in American Indian societies in the United States. Emphasis is placed on American Indian scholars, cultural-intellectual practices, traditional knowledge systems, and Indigenous teaching and leadership methodologies to engage all students in diverse learning experiences.
Course Outlines
- ETHS 20: Introduction to Ethnic Studies
- ETHS 24: Introduction to Native American Studies
- ETHS 25: The American Indian and the U.S. Political System
- ETHS 26: The Original Californians
- ETHS 27: American Indians Today
Majors
- Native American Studies (AA)
Resources
- Native American Center
- Native American Summer Bridge Program
- SRJC Intercultural Center
Program Description
The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Native American cultures, histories, and experiences. It emphasizes the importance of traditional knowledge systems, Indigenous teaching methodologies, and cultural-intellectual practices. The program is designed to engage students in diverse learning experiences, preparing them for careers in fields such as education, social work, and community development.
Accreditation
Santa Rosa Junior College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Land Acknowledgement
The college acknowledges that it gathers on the territorial traditional land of the Pomo People, past and present, and honors with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.