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16 classes / 5 courses

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: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Institutions in the Americas [IAM]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
27897
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • M. Pepion
Closed
No seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30129
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/25 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • S. Yee
Open
19 of 20 seats available
  • 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.
    This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work.
    Respondus Monitor
    This class requires online proctoring. Students are required to have a computer onto which they can download software, with Internet access, a microphone, and a webcam (internal or external) or an iPad with iOS10 or higher.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31051
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/25 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • S. Yee
Open
19 of 20 seats available
  • For Honors students only.
    Permission of Department Required
    Respondus Monitor
    This class requires online proctoring. Students are required to have a computer onto which they can download software, with Internet access, a microphone, and a webcam (internal or external) or an iPad with iOS10 or higher.
    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.
    This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work.
  • 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: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
30051
Glendale
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
2/3 – 4/30
Spring 2027
Wed
6:00 – 7:15 PM
  • A. Old Elk
Open
24 of 24 seats available
  • ACE Students only
    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.
    Permission of Department Required
28613
South Mountain
ONLINE
Online
2/1 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • A. Old Elk
Open
24 of 24 seats available

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: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
15194
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 180
In Person
2/1 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
2:00 – 3:25 PM
  • J. Puisto
Open
25 of 25 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12171
Mesa
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • M. Pepion
Open
3 of 25 seats available
  • 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.
    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
12922
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
1/26 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • P. Yabeny
Open
22 of 27 seats available
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks
    AIS140 s also offered as HIS140 (American Indian History)
  • Textbook info pending
15193
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 3/12
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Puisto
Open
21 of 25 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18327
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
1/19 – 3/12
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Garcia
Open
27 of 28 seats available
  • First Eight (8) Week Class
  • Textbook info pending

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: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H], Institutions in the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
10198
Mesa
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • L. Smith
Open
2 of 25 seats available
  • 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.
  • 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
10188
Mesa
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • L. Smith
Open
7 of 25 seats available
  • 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.
  • Textbook info pending
27914
Glendale
Online Class
Online
3/22 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • S. Roam
Open
21 of 24 seats available
27915
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • S. Roam
Open
18 of 24 seats available
27937
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • S. Roam
Open
1 of 17 seats available
12899
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • P. Yabeny
Open
27 of 27 seats available
  • For more information, contact instructor Dave McCaig at dave.mccaig@phoenixcollege.edu
    AIS213 also is offered as REL203 (American Indian Religions)
  • Textbook info pending