Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Teaching and Learning

Teaching in Indigenous Communities, Undergraduate Certificate


Academic Information

This certificate will prepare students to be teachers in U.S.-based Indigenous communities and schools serving American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students. Courses complement traditional course requirements in teacher-preparation degrees by focusing on the unique histories, cultures, contexts, and relationships of Native Nations in the United States.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Teaching and Learning

Teaching in Indigenous Communities, Undergraduate Certificate


Careers

What Can I Do with a Certificate in Teaching in Indigenous Communities?

This certificate is intended to complement degree pathways in the College of Education and will prepare students to work in Indigenous/Native American communities and schools.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Educational Assistant
  • Teacher
  • Youth Worker

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Prinicpal
  • School Leader
  • Tribal Education Leader

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Teaching and Learning

Teaching in Indigenous Communities, Undergraduate Certificate


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Teaching and Learning

Teaching in Indigenous Communities, Undergraduate Certificate


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 18
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Student Teaching/Supervised Teaching Required

Purpose Statement

This certificate will be for educators who are planning on teaching in Indigenous schools. The three required education courses are part of the certification program for all teacher candidates in the Elementary program. The required AIS course and electives will provide background knowledge on various concepts related to Indigenous knowledge, history, epistemologies, and schooling. There will be three corequisite courses, each for one unit, that are tied to the education courses and will provide learning experiences that bridge theory to practice. This will include field trips, speakers, projects, and various activities depending on the course content.

Student Learning Outcomes

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Department of Teaching and Learning

Teaching in Indigenous Communities, Undergraduate Certificate


Details

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Teaching and Learning

Teaching in Indigenous Communities, Undergraduate Certificate


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