Indigenous people have been captivating the imagination of Western society since the Colonists first landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts on the Mayflower in 1620. Over the past fifty years, universities have started to cultivate Indigenous Studies Programs in an attempt to reestablish Native history and presence in today’s Western society. Arizona State University, located in Tempe, Arizona and Dartmouth College of Hanover, New Hampshire both offer Bachelor Degrees for students wishing to be educated in the arenas of Indigenous Studies. Although there are resemblances between the establishments, there are also differences relating to their concentrations and curricula. Arizona State University first started to develop its program in 1969 with the start of the American …show more content…
John W. Tippeconnic III (Comanche) presently spearheads the American Indian Studies program at Arizona State University. Dr. Tippeconnic leads a dedicated faculty made up of Native Americans who collectively encompass and compliment all facets of the Indigenous Studies educational program. Having read each Curriculum Vitae of the faculty for this program, I can say they are extremely dedicated to providing intellectual knowledge, leadership, and management of the American Indian Studies Program to their pupils. Presently the program has both on campus and online courses for undergraduate studies so they can accommodate students desiring to learn on different platforms. Arizona State University also offers an excellent American Indian studies internship that affords students the opportunity to relate their learning to the professional environment through a structured practical experience. Interns may earn up to three credits by contributing 50 hours per credit to their placements and successfully completing assigned academic tasks. Companies and organizations such as IBM, FAA, and Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs accept interns every semester to help insure the triumph of this