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.
Roadmaps
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
- Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
- Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
- Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
- Courses with (*) are recommended.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ABUS F154 (*)13 | 3 | ABUS F155 (*)10 | 3 |
| BA F151X (*)26 | 3 | TG F19920 | 3 |
| TG F10120 | 3 | WRTG F111X (*)9 | 3 |
| TG F10520 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| TG F120 (*)26 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
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 |
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
