American Indian Studies, Certificate
(Code 530-601)
The American Indian Studies certificate is a stand-alone credential which can enhance all students' majors and minors. It is designed for students with an interest in American Indian Studies but are unable to complete a major or minor in American Indian Studies. The certificate is of particular value to health care professionals; educators; social workers; and business managers and administrators in tribal enterprises. In addition to personal growth in cultural competency, this certificate will provide students from all backgrounds with the fundamental knowledge and skills for various career paths that connect with Indigenous or diverse populations.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Eighteen semester credits, six credits must be 300-level or higher, including: | ||
| AIS 101 | Introduction to American Indian History and Cultures | 3 |
| AIS 102 | Introduction to American Indian Expressive Cultures | 3 |
| AIS 243 | Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Communities | 3 |
| Remaining credits selected from: | ||
| Studies in American Indian Languages I 1 | ||
| Studies in American Indian Languages II 1 | ||
| Beginning Ojibwe I 1 | ||
| Beginning Ojibwe II 1 | ||
| Introduction to American Indian Literatures | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| American Indian History | ||
| The American Indian in Literature and Film | ||
| American Indian Literature of Healing | ||
| Tribal Nation Governments | ||
| American Indian Politics | ||
| Chippewa Reserved Treaty Rights | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Native Geographies | ||
| Indigenous North American Visual Cultures | ||
| Indigenous Religions of the Americas | ||
| Ancient Art and Architecture of Mexico and Central America | ||
| Art of Tawantinsuyo | ||
| Contemporary American Indian Communities | ||
| American Indian Autobiography | ||
| Major Works in American Indian Literature | ||
| Studies in American Indian History | ||
| Wisconsin Indian History | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Indigenous Theory and Methodologies | ||
| Capstone | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
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A maximum of one language course can count to the certificate.
Note: A maximum of six credits may be applied to both the student's major and the certificate program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Define and apply the concept of tribal sovereignty in contemporary America; the ability to do so is particularly necessary where there are jurisdictional issues at hand such as within criminal justice as it is necessary to understand the differences between state, tribal, and federal jurisdiction.
- Explain the status of federally recognized tribes in relation to federal, state, and local governments, as well as private enterprise.
- Identify examples of stereotypes and issues of cultural appropriation/exploitation of Indigenous people.