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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

American Indian Studies Certificate


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Introduction

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A 12-credit online program with opportunities in American Indian related internships.

This certificate is designed to appeal to undergraduate students with a background in any major. The certificate is also targeted to nondegree-seeking professionals. Courses will examine historical and contemporary tribal experiences. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the stereotypes of American Indians and tribal governments. A certificate in American Indian Studies offers students an enduring intellectual base to understand both the foundations of America and diversity among tribes with different languages, histories, and cultures. The courses provide students the opportunity to encounter theories posited by a rich history of American Indian intellectuals.

Program Delivery

  • This is an on-online program.

General Requirements

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Certificate Requirements


  1. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.
  2. Students must complete a minimum of 12 upper-division (3000-level and above) credit hours.
  3. Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all courses applied to major requirements. 
  4. Students must complete all courses with a minimum grade of B-. Students cannot complete course requirements as pass/fail.
  5. Students must complete all credit hours applying to the certificate with CU Denver faculty.

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