American Indian Nation Governance, Certificate
Complement almost any major with specialized knowledge valued across public service, law, education, sustainability and Indigenous affairs. Study within one of the nation's leading American Indian Studies programs, based in Arizona, home to 22 federally recognized Tribal Nations.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
American Indian Nation Governance undergraduate certificate description
The American Indian nation governance certificate program prepares you to be a leader who understands and supports the sovereignty and self-determination of Native nations. You gain a broad understanding of tribal governance structures, legal foundations and policy processes while examining how Native nations exercise sovereignty and shape their own futures.
Grounded in Indigenous perspectives and community priorities, the program emphasizes leadership, ethical engagement, and practical skills for working across governments and institutions. Through courses in federal Indian policy, tribal sovereignty and Indigenous leadership, you explore how governance systems reflect cultural values and promote community well-being.
Why earn an American Indian nation governance undergraduate certificate at ASU?
Learn from nationally recognized faculty whose scholarship and community partnerships help shape conversations about Indigenous governance, education and policy. Their work connects the classroom to the questions reshaping tribal communities today.
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Join a vibrant Indigenous community through groups such as the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and other Indigenous student organizations. You can take part in cultural celebrations, Powwows, guest lectures and research opportunities across ASU.
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The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Understand the role of government, governance, and key legal frameworks affecting Native American Nations.
- Evaluate a contemporary issue in tribal governance through course projects.
Understand the role of government, governance, and key legal frameworks affecting Native American Nations. Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
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Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this American Indian nation governance undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates are prepared to lead and collaborate with Native nations, tribal organizations and public agencies. They are equipped for meaningful careers in tribal government, public policy, community development and education, with the skills to advance Indigenous governance and support community priorities in a wide variety of professional settings.
Graduates have the expertise to navigate the intersections of law, policy and Indigenous governance --- skills valued by tribal nations, federal and state agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
American Indian Studies Program
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