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

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours from the approved courses below.
Students must complete a minimum of 12 upper-division (3000-level and above) credit hours taken from the approved courses.
Students must earn a minimum grade of B- (2.7) in all certificate courses taken at CU Denver and must achieve a minimum cumulative certificate GPA of 2.0. All graded attempts in required and elective courses are calculated in the certificate GPA. Students cannot complete certificate or ancillary course requirements as pass/fail.
Students must complete all credit hours applying to the certificate with CU Denver faculty.

The Curriculum and Coursework

Required Courses:
ETST 3036 - American Indian Cultural Images - offered online fall and spring semesters
ETST 3110 - Indigenous Studies - offered online fall, spring and summer semesters
ETST
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HIST 3396 - History of the American Indian
- offered online spring and summer semesters
ETST 3939 - Internship - offered every semester, contact faculty advisor for placement in the community
Additional information about the undergraduate certificate in American Indian Studies may be obtained from ethnic studies Plaza Building, Suite 102

Phone: 303.315.7207 https://clas.ucdenver.edu/ethnicstudies/certificates

Faculty Advisor: Professor Donna Martinez donna.martinez@ucdenver.edu