Tribal Governance A.A.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Tribal Governance A.A.S.: 60 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
A.A.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.15
Tribal Governance Program Requirements
Complete the following:
TG F101Introduction to Tribal Government in Alaska3
TG F105Introduction to Managing Tribal Governments3
TG F199Tribal Management Practicum I3
TG F201Tribal Government in Alaska II3
TG F205Managing Tribal Governments II3
TG F299Tribal Management Practicum II3
Complete 27 credits from the following:27
Essentials of Tribal Government
Introduction to Tribal Administration
Tribal Court Development for Alaska Tribes
Children's Topics in Tribal Justice
Federal Indian Law for Alaska Tribes
Tribal Code Development
Tribal Justice Responses to Community and Domestic Violence
Tribal Court Administration
Juvenile Justice in Tribal Court
Tribal Court Enforcement of Decisions
Tribal Community and Restorative Justice
Introduction to Tribal Natural Resources Stewardship
Introduction to Geospatial Data
Practical GIS for Rural Alaska
Practical GIS Project Design
Indigenous Culture and Science Camp
Tribal and Community Leadership Development
Tribal Youth Advocacy
Tribal Participation in Federal Fish and Wildlife Management Systems
Tribal Participation in State Fish and Game Management Systems
Tribal Natural Resources Stewardship in Practice
Current Topics in Tribal Government
or up to 18 credits from the optional course list
Total Credits60

Optional Course List

Any course in: Alaska Native Languages (ANL, INU, YUP), Alaska Native Studies, Applied Arts, Applied Business, Environmental Studies, High Latitude Range Management, Human Services, Rural Development, Rural Human Services, and/or: 1
Our Changing Climate: Past, Present, Future
Leadership, Citizenship and Choice
Introduction to Business
Natural History of Alaska
The Economy of Rural Alaska
Fish and Fisheries in a Changing World
Natural Resources Conservation and Policy
Public Lands Law and Policy
Political Economy
Alaska Native Politics
Introduction to Social Work
1

Course substitutions relevant to Tribal Governance may be made with the approval of the Tribal Governance faculty advisor.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate well-developed logic and reasoning skills, including critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrate computer literacy, public speaking and presentation skills, and writing and research experience
  • Demonstrate independent goal-setting and decision-making skills
  • Have job-related work experiences, especially budgeting ability or basic accounting knowledge
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in professional ethics, teamwork and leadership principles
  • Have broad academic exposure encompassing issues of government and private industry
  • Utilize their degree as a building block for further education