Indigenous Studies Sample Course Plans
Sample Course Plan A (Three Term)
This is an example of a course plan for students who wish to complete an Indigenous Studies Major within four years, using SFU’s three-term system.
If you are planning to pursue a credential in Indigenous Studies, it is recommended to check-in with the Indigenous Studies Undergraduate Advisor early in your academic career, and continuously, to ensure you are on the right path.
Term 1 (Fall) |
Term 2 (Spring) |
Term 3 (Summer) |
INDG 101 (lower core) |
INDG 201W (lower core) |
Quantitative Elective |
Breadth Elective |
INDG 286 |
Elective |
Elective |
Breadth Elective |
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Elective |
Elective |
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Term 4 (Fall) |
Term 5 (Spring) |
Term 6 (Summer) |
One of (INDG 211, INDG 232, or INDG 110W) |
One of (INDG 250 or INDG 210) |
Writing Elective |
Breadth Elective |
Breadth Elective |
Elective |
Elective |
Quantitative Elective |
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Elective |
Elective |
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Term 7 (Fall) |
Term 8 (Spring) |
Term 9 (Summer) |
INDG 301 (upper core) |
INDG 403 (upper core) |
INDG 332 |
One of four (INDG 333, INDG 419, INDG 433 or INDG 462) |
Two of four (INDG 327, INDG 353W, INDG 410, or INDG 429) |
INDG 310 |
Breadth Elective |
Elective |
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Elective |
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TERM 10 (FALL) |
TERM 11 (SPRING) |
TERM 12 (SUMMER) |
INDG 401 (upper core) |
INDG 402W (upper core + W) |
Breadth Elective |
One of four (INDG 333, INDG 419, INDG 433, INDG 462) |
Breadth Elective |
Elective |
Breadth Elective |
Elective |
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Elective |
Elective |
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Lower Division (minimum 15 units)
2 core, 3 lower division
Upper Division (minimum 30 units)
4 core, 6 upper division
WQB
Breadth
24 units (six units or more – two courses B-Soc), (six units or more – two courses B-Hum), (six units or more – two courses B-Sci)
Quantitative
6 units (2 courses, upper or lower)
Writing
6 units (1 upper in Major at SFU, 1 upper or lower)
Electives
Consider choosing electives to pursue a minor in another subject area.
*** It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of faculty regulations as stated in the SFU Calendar. Departmental advisors and staff are available for advice and guidance. However, the ultimate responsibility for completeness and correctness of course selection, for compliance with and completion of program and degree requirements and for observance of regulations and deadlines rests with the student.