Tribal Governance Certificate
Minimum Requirements for Tribal Governance Certificate: 30 credits
Students must earn a C- or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Complete the certificate requirements. | 6-9 | |
| Tribal Governance Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| TG F101 | Introduction to Tribal Government in Alaska | 3 |
| TG F105 | Introduction to Managing Tribal Governments | 3 |
| TG F199 | Tribal Management Practicum I | 3 |
| Complete 12 credits of the following: | 12 | |
| 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 9 credits from the optional course list | ||
Optional Course List
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
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Course substitutions relevant to Tribal Governance may be made with the approval of the Tribal Governance faculty advisor.
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
