The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations is designed for students seeking entry-level positions 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 curriculum emphasizes inherent Indigenous sovereignty, self-governance, self-determination, federal Indian law, and policy that currently addresses development on Indigenous lands. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations (3078) is also available.
Details
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Analyze the various ways in which Indigenous Peoples identify and organize themselves in relation to pre- and post-colonial contact.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluate contemporary issues that challenge Indigenous Nations.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. 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.
Administrative Services and Facilities Managers
$84,390 Show expanded career information for Administrative Services and Facilities Managers
Archivists
$39,460 Show expanded career information for Archivists
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
$40,910 Show expanded career information for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
$37,350 Show expanded career information for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Education Administrators, All Other
$73,900 Show expanded career information for Education Administrators, All Other
Financial Managers
$110,430 Show expanded career information for Financial Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
$46,420 Show expanded career information for First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
General and Operations Managers
$86,760 Show expanded career information for General and Operations Managers
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$48,740 Show expanded career information for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
$69,500 Show expanded career information for Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
$95,900 Show expanded career information for Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
Public Relations Specialists
$56,510 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists
Social and Community Service Managers
$63,920 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Social and Human Service Assistants
$32,030 Show expanded career information for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social Science Research Assistants
$47,030 Show expanded career information for Social Science Research Assistants
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
$85,430 Show expanded career information for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Urban and Regional Planners
$66,470 Show expanded career information for Urban and Regional Planners
- Farm and Home Management Advisors
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 Pathway Planner 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 AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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AIS/SOC105 | Introduction to American Indian Studies | Critical course Gateway course | C | 3 | |
CPD103BE | Native American Cultural Pride And Awareness | Critical course | 2 | ||
AIS/SOC141 | Sovereign Indian Nations | C, H, SB | 3 | ||
AIS201 | Indigenous Nation Building | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
AIS/SOC160 | American Indian Law | C, H | 3 | ||
AIS/SOC112 or AIS203 or AIS+++ | American Indian Policy or Fundamentals of Economic Development for Indigenous Nations or Any American Indian Studies course not taken in Required Courses. | Restricted Electives | 3 |
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 | Critical course | 2 |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIS/SOC112 or AIS203 or AIS+++ | American Indian Policy or Fundamentals of Economic Development for Indigenous Nations or Any American Indian Studies course not taken in Required Courses. | Restricted Electives | 3 |
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
- H = Historical Awareness
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
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 curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=143585).
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