Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations is designed for students who plan to work directly with an Indigenous Nation. Students are provided with instruction and academic support in courses unique to the political, legal, economic, and social status of Indigenous peoples and their respective communities. MCCCD offers this unique program in recognition of the special political "trust relationship" between Indigenous Nations and the federal government of the United States. The program emphasizes inherent Indigenous sovereignty, self-governance, self-determination, federal Indian law, and policy that currently addresses development on Indigenous lands. The curriculum also develops skills and knowledge in business management principles, ethics, planning, leadership, organization, and operations. The AAS in Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations may prepare students for careers with governmental entities, non-profit organizations, or for-profit enterprises within the sovereign jurisdiction of Indigenous Nations. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations is also available.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Federal Indian policy stipulates tribal preference in hiring, which should be considered in seeking employment with tribal nations and selected federal agencies.
At the start of the program, students should seek advice from prospective tribal employers for career opportunities.
- Analyze the various ways in which Indigenous Peoples identify and organize themselves in relation to pre- and post-colonial contact. (AIS/SOC105, AIS/SOC112, AIS/SOC141, AIS201, CPD103BE, (CRE), [SB])
- Examine the Indigenous concept of interconnectedness with respect to the Sacred, which is holistically and organically inclusive of culture, homeland, worldview, identity, nature, and sustainability. (AIS/SOC105, AIS/SOC112, AIS/SOC141, AIS/SOC160, AIS201, AIS203, CPD103BE, (CRE), [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Assess the diverse political, economic, legal, cultural, and social systems of Indigenous Nations and the impact of the laws and policies of the United States on Indigenous Nations and their sovereignty. (AIS/SOC105, AIS/SOC112, AIS113, AIS/SOC141, AIS/SOC160, AIS201, AIS203, CPD103BE, (CRE), [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Evaluate contemporary issues that challenge Indigenous Nations. (AIS/SOC105, AIS/SOC112, AIS113, AIS/SOC141, AIS201, AIS203, CPD103BE, [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Communicate orally, visually, digitally, and in writing in a manner that demonstrates cross-cultural empathy, self-awareness, open-mindedness, reciprocity, and responsiveness. (AIS/SOC105, AIS/SOC112, AIS113, AIS/SOC141, AIS/SOC160, AIS201, CPD103BE, GBS233, MGT101, (COM), (CRE), [FYC])
- Apply various business principles to recommend effective, ethical, and efficient business solutions to sustain and advance Indigenous Nations. (ACC111, AIS/SOC105, AIS/SOC112, AIS/SOC141, AIS/SOC160, AIS201, CIS105, GBS151, GBS233, MGT101, MGT175, MGT251, MGT253, MGT296WB, MGT296WC, (CRE), [MA])
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Administrative Services Managers
$101,120 Show expanded career information for Administrative Services Managers
Archivists
$55,630 Show expanded career information for Archivists
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
$44,100 Show expanded career information for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Farm and Home Management Educators
$65,390 Show expanded career information for Farm and Home Management Educators
Financial Managers
$134,110 Show expanded career information for Financial Managers
General and Operations Managers
$99,490 Show expanded career information for General and Operations Managers
Online Merchants
$76,990 Show expanded career information for Online Merchants
Public Relations Specialists
$70,390 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists
Social and Community Service Managers
$69,700 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Sustainability Specialists
$76,990 Show expanded career information for Sustainability Specialists
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
$95,680 Show expanded career information for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Urban and Regional Planners
$75,250 Show expanded career information for Urban and Regional Planners
There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Education Administrators, All Other
- Gaming Supervisors
- Librarians
- Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIS/SOC105 | Introduction to American Indian Studies | Critical course Gateway course | C | 3 | |
CPD103BE | Native American Cultural Pride And Awareness | 2 | |||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIS/SOC141 | Sovereign Indian Nations | C, H, SB | 3 | ||
AIS201 | Indigenous Nation Building | 3 | |||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
AIS/SOC112 | American Indian Policy | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 | ||
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Or higer level math course in Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
AIS203 | Fundamentals of Economic Development for Indigenous Nations | 3 | |||
AIS113 | Proposal Writing | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIS/SOC160 | American Indian Law | C, H | 3 | ||
SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
MGT101 or MGT175 |
Techniques of Supervision or Business Organization and Management | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Electives | 2–6 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MGT296WC | Cooperative Education | 3 |
Restricted Electives:
Students must select two to six (2-6) credits from the following restricted electives:
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACC111 | Accounting Principles I | 3 | |||
MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
GBS233 | Business Communication | L | 3 | ||
MGT296WB | Cooperative Education | 2 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIS/SOC105 | Introduction to American Indian Studies | Critical course Gateway course | C | 3 | |
CPD103BE | Native American Cultural Pride And Awareness | 2 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIS/SOC141 | Sovereign Indian Nations | C, H, SB | 3 | ||
AIS201 | Indigenous Nation Building | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
AIS/SOC160 | American Indian Law | C, H | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
AIS/SOC112 | American Indian Policy | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Or higer level math course in Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
AIS203 | Fundamentals of Economic Development for Indigenous Nations | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
AIS113 | Proposal Writing | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 | ||
RE | Restricted Electives | 2–6 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
MGT101 or MGT175 |
Techniques of Supervision or Business Organization and Management | 3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MGT296WC | Cooperative Education | 3 |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
Restricted Electives:
Students must select two to six (2-6) credits from the following restricted electives:
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACC111 | Accounting Principles I | 3 | |||
MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
GBS233 | Business Communication | L | 3 | ||
MGT296WB | Cooperative Education | 2 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=176664).
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