Applied Indigenous Studies

Northern Arizona University

United States of America, Flagstaff

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Northern Arizona University

United States of America , Flagstaff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Jan-2022 15-Sep-2021

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 25,396 / year

Apply Date 15-Sep-2021

Next Intake 10-Jan-2022

Applied Indigenous Studies

About

Overview Students in the Applied Indigenous Studies degree program at Northern Arizona University will gain the knowledge and tools to contribute to the sustainability of the indigenous communities into the 21st century. Using a curriculum to community approach, students will prepare to move from learning to action, applying native ways of knowing for the benefit of indigenous communities within the United States and abroad.Students will be able to effectively serve as administrators of key government service departments and programs within the tribal governments, such as planning departments, environmental, education, and related social service departments; apply the distinct laws, policies, regulations and executive orders applying to tribal nations and American Indian and Indigenous lands and jurisdictional areas; apply laws, policies, regulations and executive orders unique to American Indian tribal nations in the United States as well as international legal standards applicable to Indigenous peoples worldwide to manage and protect culturally significant sites and resources; and develop and implement economic development strategies that are culturally appropriate and feasible for Indigenous individuals, communities and nations using models of Indigenous entrepreneurship.Career opportunities that might be pursued:Economic developmentEcosystem science and managementEnvironmental resource practiceLobbyingTribal public administrationIndian health serviceTribal leaderWith further education, one of these paths is possible:Ecosystem science and managementPolicy analysisUniversity professorCommunity organizer I want to find another Bachelor Course

The Applied Indigenous Studies degree program at Northern Arizona University emphasizes contemporary tribal management skills and respect for indigenous cultures.

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies

History

Ethnic Studies

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Access your unofficial high school transcripts to self-report your grades and test scores.Submit a $25 non-refundable application fee.Send your official test scores for scholarship consideration.