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Building Indigenous Leaders for Tomorrow
Discover your path through place-based learning, community engagement, and tribal sovereignty at CSU San Marcos
This website is currently under maintenance. For any questions about our programs not currently on the website, please contact:
Joely Proudfit
jproudfi@csusm.edu
CICSC Director and AIS Department Chair
Patrick Cayabyab
pcayabyab@csusm.edu
American Indian Studies Administrative Support Coordinator
About Us
Who We Are
We're more than an academic department, we're a bridge between campus and community. Our American Indian Studies program combines rigorous scholarship with hands-on learning alongside tribal communities throughout Southern California.
What Makes Us Different:
Community Centered
Every course includes tribal community engagement
Place-Based Learning
Field trips, guest lectures, and participatory research
Career-Ready
Graduates prepared for tribal governments, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors
Culturally Grounded
Four specialized concentrations to match your interests