The Native American Studies Department Certificate is designed to complement any major or non-degree seeking person interested in acquiring a general knowledge, appreciation and an application of Native American history, policy and culture. The overarching purpose of the certificate is to develop a basic understanding of the historical and current dynamics of Native Americans and their communities.
Academic areas that NAS certificate will benefit:
- Anthropology
- Education
- Social Work
- Health
- History
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Journalism
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
Certificate Requirements
Required (6 credits)
- NASX 235 Oral & Written Traditions of Native American
- NASX 475 Tribal Sovereignty
Elective Courses (6 credits)
- NASX 201 Indian Culture as Expressed through Lang
- NASX 210 Native American Sports & Games
- NASX 260 Sustainable Indigenous Community Develop
- NASX 304 Native American Beliefs and Philosophy
- NASX 306 Contemporary Global Issues Indigenous People
- PHAR 320 American Indian Health Issues
- NASX 340 Native American Literature
- NASX430 American Indian Education
- NASX464 History of Indian Affairs to 1779
- NASX 465 History of Indian Affairs in the 19the Century
- ANTY 150 Archaeology of Yellowstone
- HSTA 255 Montana History
- SW 491 Social Justice in Indian Country
- ENST 489 Environmental Justice Issues and Solutions
- ENST 410 Traditional Environmental Knowledge of Native Peoples