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University of Montana Catalog 2024-2025

Native American Studies Certificate

General Certificate Requirements

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page

Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.

Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

POST-SECONDARY CERTIFICATE - NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES

Course Requirements

Core Courses
Complete all of the following courses:
NASX 235XOral and Written Traditions of Native Americans3
NASX 475Tribal Sovereignty3
Electives
Complete two of the following courses:6
Archaeology of Yellowstone: 11,000 Years of Native Americans in Yellowstone National Park
Environmental Justice Issues & Solutions
Montana History
Native American History to 1830
Native American History from 1830
Native American Sports & Games
Oral and Written Traditions of Native Americans
Indigenous Community Development
Native American Beliefs and Philosophy
Native American Literature
American Indian Education
American Indian Health Issues
Special Topics (Social Justice in Indian Country)
Total Hours12
 

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