California Indian Nations College

Anthropology

The Associate of Arts in Anthropology provides a thorough understanding of the core concepts in the three primary subfields of anthropology (cultural, archaeology, and biological) and how they impact Native American epistemology, viewed through a Native American lens. It prepares students to transfer to campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Anthropology.

Ethnic Studies

Ethnic Studies is a critical interdisciplinary field that studies race, racism, and ethnicity using intersectional, comparative, relational, and transnational approaches focused on historically minoritized ethno-racial groups in the United States. The degree prepares students to transfer to campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Ethnic Studies.

General Business

The Associate of Science in General Business focuses on employment preparation and advancement and was not developed to be transferable to a four-year university. It provides flexibility for students to pursue specialized interests such as finance, human resources, hospitality, information technology, management, and public administration.

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts degree is offered with emphases in Arts & Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Business & Technology. Students evaluate and interpret cultural, literary, social, and business concepts, including those of California Indian nations and other Native and Indigenous peoples, within their selected area of emphasis.

Pre-Business

The Pre-Business program provides a culturally grounded pathway for students who aspire to transfer to a four-year university to pursue general or specialized studies in business. Rooted in Indigenous values, it develops core business knowledge in finance, management, accounting, economics, and marketing while honoring Tribal governance and Native entrepreneurship.

Sociology

The Associate of Arts in Sociology provides a curriculum that instills practical knowledge, skills, and understanding of sociological content, theory, and methodology, with a strong focus on Native American and Indigenous perspectives. It prepares students to transfer to campuses offering bachelor's degrees in Sociology.