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Public Administration of Native Nations, Minor

The Public Administration of Native Nations Minor serves students whose professional goals in their respective majors are likely to interface with Native Nations and communities. As a Public Administration of Native Nations minor, students have the ability to critically approach how Indigenous governments are distinct from federal, state, and county governments, requiring knowledge and skills beyond those taught in topic-specific areas such as education, environmental science, or planning. The focus area in tribal policy, politics, and administration provides students with the necessary knowledge and tools in federal Indian policy and intergovernmental relations to operate effectively within a tribal government.

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Requirements Accordion Open

  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

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In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

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

No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion18
Major GPAC
Some online/blended courseworkRequired

Purpose Statement

The Public Administration of Native Nations Minor serves students whose professional goals in their respective majors are likely to interface with Native Nations and communities. As a Public Administration of Native Nations minor, students are able to critically approach how Indigenous governments are distinct from federal, state, and county governments, requiring knowledge and skills beyond those taught in topic-specific areas such as education, environmental science, or planning. Therefore, a minor will help prepare students to effectively serve as administrators of key government service departments and programs within tribal governments, such as planning departments, environmental, education, and related social service departments. The focus area in tribal policy, politics, and administration provides students with the necessary knowledge and tools in federal Indian policy and intergovernmental relations to operate effectively within a tribal government. In line with Indigenous traditions, we are committed to training professionals prepared to assist Native Nations today, tomorrow, and for the next seven generations.
 

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the sovereignty of federally recognized Indigenous nations within the United States and Canada and be able to explain how intergovernmental relations between Indigenous nations and communities and non-Indigenous governments occur in various topical areas such as education, health, environmental sciences, social services, and additional areas of governmental service provision.
  • Analyze the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and apply particular articles of the document to real-world challenges and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples within settler colonial states.
  • Examine various administrative functions within Indigenous nations in the U.S. and Canada and demonstrate an understanding of how those functions serve the citizens of Indigenous nations.
  • Demonstrate how to exercise cultural competence when engaging with Indigenous communities from non-Indigenous governmental agencies and private sector entities.

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Minor Requirements
  • Take the following 18 units:
    The following coursework must be completed with a Grade of 'C' or better.

    • AIS 202, AIS 230, AIS 395 (9 units)
    • Select from the following (3 units):
      • AIS 236 or POS 236
    • Select from the following (6 units):
      • AIS 260, AIS 404, AIS 450, AIS 480
      • AIS 336 or POS 336
      • AIS 460 or ANT 460
      • POS 241
      • Other courses approved by the department chair.
  • Students enrolled in this minor may not enroll in or pursue the following due to the number of overlapping units:

    • Applied Indigenous Studies, BS
Additional Information
  • Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

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Minor in Tribal Public Administration

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