The Nest compiled this list of undergraduate courses to help students find classes that might interest them throughout the year.
Information is subject to change without notice. Check Schedule Builder each quarter to get specific course descriptions, prerequisites, class schedule and course registration number (CRN).
Native American Studies
If you're interested in enhancing your knowledge of Native American culture and communities, please check out one of the Native American Studies (NAS) courses offered this year. Contact the Native American Studies Department if you have any questions.
Fall Quarter 2025
- NAS 001: Introduction to Native American Studies
- NAS 005: Introduction to Native American Literature
- NAS 005A: Writer's Workshop
- NAS 107: Learning Native American Languages
- NAS 130B: Native American Ethno-Historical Development
- NAS 146: Orientation to Research in Native American Studies
- NAS 181V: Native American Poetry
- NAS 200: Basic Concepts in Native American Studies
- NAS 207: Leadership Skills and Strategies in California Language Documentation and Revitalization
- NAS 233: Visual Sovereignty
Winter Quarter 2026
- NAS 001: Introduction to Native American Studies
- NAS 005: Introduction to Native American Literature
- NAS 005A: Writer's Workshop
- NAS 007: Indigenous and Minority Languages
- NAS 109: Native American Language Spotlight
- NAS 110A: Quechua Language and Society I
- NAS 130C: Native American Ethno-Historical Development
- NAS 165: Keepers of the Flame: Native American Cultural Burning in California
- NAS 182: Native American Literature
- NAS 202: Advanced Topics in NAS - Indigenous Environmental Studies
- NAS 202: Advanced Topics in NAS - Indigenous Food Sovereignty
- NAS 235: Native American and Indigenous Gender, Sexuality and Feminisms
Spring Quarter 2026
- NAS 002V: Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies
- NAS 005: Introduction to Native American Literature
- NAS 005A: Writer's Workshop
- NAS 010: Native American Experience
- NAS 030: Homeland History
- NAS 034: Native American Art Studio
- NAS 110B: Quechua Language and Society II
- NAS 115: Native Americans in the Contemporary World
- NAS 119: Introduction to Federal Indian Law
- NAS 123V: Native Foods and Farming of the Americas
- NAS 191: Human Rights and the Popular Imagination
- NAS 202: Advanced Topics in NAS - Andean Knowledges
- NAS 240: Native American Public Health
University Honors Program
Some additional NAS courses may be taught by faculty through the University Honors Program (UHP). For registration information contact the University Honors Program.
The Nest Leadership Courses
The The Nest sponsors several leadership classes throughout the academic year. Email The Nest for more information and registration details.
Fall
- First Year Aggie Connections (FYAC) - Native Americans Building Connections and Strengthening Community (NAS 93/193)
For all first-year and first-year transfer students, the "Native Americans Building Connections and Strengthening Community" First-Year Aggie Connection (FYAC) focuses on developing a "home away from home" where your value as a student is recognized, your academic successes and accomplishments are celebrated and your contributions to your community are honored as your are. In this connection, we aim to create a sense of belonging and build community with one another, supporting you as you navigate this next chapter in your educational journey. Through weekly class meetings, readings and assignments, we will explore various topics relevant to navigating and flourishing at a Research 1 (R1) University and beyond.
Winter/Spring
- NAS 093/193 - Native American Community Leadership
The Native American Leadership class provides mentorship and space to create dialogue on student development theory on Native American Leadership in a higher education setting.