Tribal Governance B.A.

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Minimum Requirements for Tribal Governance B.A.: 120 credits

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

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.35-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
ANS F242X
Indigenous Cultures of Alaska
B.A. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.A. degree requirements.37
As part of the B.A. requirements, complete the following:
ANS F111X
History of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response
Tribal Governance Program Requirements
Complete the following:
ANS/RD F401Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders3
TG F101Introduction to Tribal Government in Alaska3
TG F105Introduction to Managing Tribal Governments3
TG F201Tribal Government in Alaska II3
TG F205Managing Tribal Governments II3
TG/ANS/PS F425Federal Indian Law and Alaska Natives3
TG/RD F427Tribal Contracting and Compacting3
TG/ANS/RD F435Participatory Policy-making in Tribal, State and Federal Government3
TG F452Governing Tribal Nations3
TG F490Tribal Governance Seminar 13
Complete 18 credits from any ANL/ANS/RD/TG courses at the F300 level or above. 218
Total Credits120-125
1

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement

2

Course substitutions may be made with advisor approval

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F113X (*)63ANS F111X4,8,203
TG F101203COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13TG F201203
General Education Requirement - Humanities3General Education Requirement - Arts3
General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANS F242X53LS F101X151
TG F105203TG F205203
WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences3
Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences3Minor Course3
 16 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
PS F300X (*)11,253TG/ANS/RD F43520,253
TG/RD F42720,253Minor Course3
Degree Requirement - Humanities3Minor Course3
Minor Course3Program Elective253
Program Elective253Program Elective253
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANS/RD F40119,20,253TG F45220,253
TG/ANS/PS F42519,20,253TG F49020,253
Program Elective253Minor Course3
Program Elective253Program Elective253
General Elective253General Elective3
 15 15
Total Credits 120

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of tribal self-governance and sovereignty
  • Apply the principles of Indigenous leadership and management in public policy and administration
  • Effectively communicate the application of federal Indian law in Alaska, including the current extent of tribal jurisdiction
  • Identify and analyze effective strategies for tribal participation in policy making and implementation