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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
11353	Scottsdale Online Course	Online	08/25 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	P. Yabeny	Open 14 of 25 seats available
11353	Notes Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. 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
22191	Mesa Online Course	Online	09/08 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	A. Old Elk	Open 15 of 25 seats available
22191	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. Class 22191 Students may contact instructor at: arlene.old.elk@mesacc.edu No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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
11494	Scottsdale Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 180	In Person	09/08 – 12/19 Fall 2025	M,W	2:00PM – 3:25PM	J. Puisto	Open 16 of 25 seats available
11494	Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
13173	Phoenix ONLINE CANVAS	Online	09/08 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	P. Yabeny	Open 11 of 20 seats available
13173	Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks Additional Notes: Also offered as HIS140. Textbook info pending
11675	Scottsdale Online Course	Online	08/25 – 10/17 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Puisto	Open 14 of 25 seats available
11675	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. Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
18695	Chandler-Gilbert CGCC Online	Online	08/25 – 10/17 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Garcia	Open 18 of 28 seats available
18695	Notes Notes: First Eight (8) Week Class Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
18787	Chandler-Gilbert CGCC Online	Online	10/20 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Garcia	Open 27 of 28 seats available
18787	Notes Notes: Second Eight (8) Week Class Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
10390	Estrella Mountain Internet/ Online Class	Online	08/25 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	P. Yabeny	Open 16 of 32 seats available
10390	Book Information Get books at the Bookstore

AIS160: American Indian Law – 3 credits

Analyzes the legal system of the United States Government as it applies to American Indian Nations. Examines how United States legal institutions have impacted Indian sovereignty. Units of analysis include the development of Indian law, United States Supreme Court decisions, Congressional Acts, treaty rights and the development of tribal governments. Focuses on legal institutions that have abridged the property rights of Indian Nations. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
20991	Glendale Online Class	Online	10/27 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	M. Pepion	Open 21 of 24 seats available
20991	Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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