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