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AIS105: Introduction to American Indian Studies
– 3 credits
Introduction to political, economic, and social structures of American Indian Nations. Provides overview of American Indian tribal cultures prior to contact, the impact of European contact, and the influence of western social systems on tribal nations. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: C
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
29220
Glendale
Online Class
Online
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- M. Pepion
Open
21 of 24 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AIS110: Navajo Government
– 3 credits
Addresses and examines major historical developments of the Navajo People with a focus on government, law, society, livelihood, tradition, and culture. Includes the major components and operation of Navajo government and related tribal laws, such as Title II and Title VII of the Navajo Nation Code, as well as the significance of the Treaty of 1868. Federal Indian policies and their impact on Navajo society and government, the importance of federal and tribal citizenship and related federal and tribal laws, and the role of the Navajo clanship system and other relevant cultural concepts addressed. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: C, H
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
24254
South Mountain
ONLINE
Online
02/02 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Old Elk
Open
22 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: This class is offered Online. Click the link to view a video on how the class will be
held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE29UfWcGsQ What is an Online Class?
Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks
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Textbook info pending
AIS140: American Indian History
– 3 credits
Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years. Focuses on cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include how federal policies impacted and were shaped by Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous individuals, communities, and nations have maintained cultural identity and sovereignty.
Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: C, H, SB
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
26768
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 24
In Person
01/21 –
05/15
Spring 2026
M,W
1:30PM – 2:45PM
- M. Figueroa
Open
23 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
iBelong Student Success Initiative. #CLS# is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong
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Textbook info pending
23399
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 180
In Person
02/02 –
05/15
Spring 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:25PM
- J. Puisto
Open
22 of 25 seats available
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23398
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
01/20 –
03/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Puisto
Open
18 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14236
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
01/27 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- P. Yabeny
Open
23 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks
- Additional Notes: AIS140 s also offered as HIS140 (American Indian History)
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Textbook info pending
13095
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
01/20 –
03/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Garcia
Open
20 of 28 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: First Eight (8) Week Class
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Book Information
AIS141: Sovereign Indian Nations
– 3 credits
Explores the sovereign status of American Indians as it relates to social relationships, traditions, and culture of American Indians. Reviews historic relations with non-Indian societies, the development of federal Indian law, tribal governments and their functions. Examines treaty rights, environmental issues, public policy, economic development, other current issues, and contemporary social problems. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: C, H, SB
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
24560
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 24
In Person
01/21 –
05/15
Spring 2026
M,W
12:00PM – 1:15PM
- M. Figueroa
Open
23 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: iBelong Student Success Initiative. #CLS# is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong
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Textbook info pending
AIS213: American Indian Religions
– 3 credits
An examination of the historical and cultural background of diverse life ways and worldviews belonging to the peoples indigenous to the North American continent over time, including a study of modern day American Indian beliefs and practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: C, HU, L
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
14210
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- P. Yabeny
Open
17 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: For more information, contact instructor Dave McCaig at dave.mccaig@phoenixcollege.edu
- Additional Notes: AIS213 also is offered as REL203 (American Indian Religions)
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Textbook info pending
29240
Glendale
Online Class
Online
03/23 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Roam
Open
18 of 24 seats available
29241
Glendale
Online Class
Online
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Roam
Open
18 of 24 seats available
29264
Glendale
Online Class
Online
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Walsh
Open
18 of 24 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: For Honors students only.
Permission of Department Required
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Book Information
24549
Mesa
Online Course
Online
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- L. Smith
Open
13 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
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Textbook info pending
AIS105: Introduction to American Indian Studies – 3 credits
Introduction to political, economic, and social structures of American Indian Nations. Provides overview of American Indian tribal cultures prior to contact, the impact of European contact, and the influence of western social systems on tribal nations. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: C
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29220
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Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
21 of 24 seats available |
|
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AIS110: Navajo Government – 3 credits
Addresses and examines major historical developments of the Navajo People with a focus on government, law, society, livelihood, tradition, and culture. Includes the major components and operation of Navajo government and related tribal laws, such as Title II and Title VII of the Navajo Nation Code, as well as the significance of the Treaty of 1868. Federal Indian policies and their impact on Navajo society and government, the importance of federal and tribal citizenship and related federal and tribal laws, and the role of the Navajo clanship system and other relevant cultural concepts addressed. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: C, H
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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24254
|
South Mountain
ONLINE |
Online
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02/02 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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|
Open
22 of 24 seats available |
|
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AIS140: American Indian History – 3 credits
Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years. Focuses on cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include how federal policies impacted and were shaped by Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous individuals, communities, and nations have maintained cultural identity and sovereignty.
Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: C, H, SB
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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26768
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Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 24 |
In Person
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01/21 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
M,W
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1:30PM – 2:45PM
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|
Open
23 of 25 seats available |
|
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23399
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Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 180 |
In Person
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02/02 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
M,W
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2:00PM – 3:25PM
|
|
Open
22 of 25 seats available |
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23398
|
Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
|
01/20 –
03/13
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 25 seats available |
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14236
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
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01/27 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
23 of 27 seats available |
|
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13095
|
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
|
01/20 –
03/13
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
20 of 28 seats available |
|
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AIS141: Sovereign Indian Nations – 3 credits
Explores the sovereign status of American Indians as it relates to social relationships, traditions, and culture of American Indians. Reviews historic relations with non-Indian societies, the development of federal Indian law, tribal governments and their functions. Examines treaty rights, environmental issues, public policy, economic development, other current issues, and contemporary social problems. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: C, H, SB
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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24560
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 24 |
In Person
|
01/21 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
M,W
|
12:00PM – 1:15PM
|
|
Open
23 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
AIS213: American Indian Religions – 3 credits
An examination of the historical and cultural background of diverse life ways and worldviews belonging to the peoples indigenous to the North American continent over time, including a study of modern day American Indian beliefs and practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: C, HU, L
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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14210
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
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Open
17 of 27 seats available |
|
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29240
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
03/23 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 24 seats available |
|
29241
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 24 seats available |
|
29264
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 24 seats available |
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24549
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Mesa
Online Course |
Online
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01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
13 of 25 seats available |
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