The Native American and Indigenous Studies certificate prepares students to work effectively with sovereign Indigenous nations in career paths such as law, government, education, health care, resource management, journalism, and many others. Program consists of 9-12 credits, including 3 credits at the 300-level or above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a completed certificate students will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The certificate requirements balance traditional academic coursework with applied, experiential, and\/or service learning. Students choose from a practicum experience, a special work project, or an internship with a Native people or Native organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Core Classes:<\/strong>
Choose 6-9 credits representing at least two different disciplines:
ENGL 280 – American Indian Literature
ENGL 382 – Ethnic Literature of the United States
ENGL 386 – Major Authors of Ethnic Literature
HIST 292 – Native American History
HIST 393 – Wisconsin Indians
PHIL 381 – American Indian Environmental Philosophies
Additional 3 Credit Courses:<\/strong>
Choose to apply up to 3 credits to the certificate requirements from:
HIST 285 – Women in American History
HIST 288 – Race and Ethnicity in American History
NRES 150 – People, Resources and the Biosphere
POLI 315 – Minority Group Politics
POLI 330 – Constitutional Law
POLI 375 – Latin American Politics
SOC 270 – Race and Ethnicity
SOC 343 – Cultural Perspectives of Family
SW 365 – Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations
Applied Learning:<\/strong>
Choose up to 3 credits from:
NAIS 199 – Practicum
NAIS 399 – Special Work
NAIS 499 – Internship
(1-12 credits, may be repeated for credit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n