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The certificate program requires the completion of five 3-unit academic courses, 15 units total.
These courses are designed and scheduled to be accessible to working professionals and non-traditional students. Some of the courses are offered in the evenings throughout the year on campus, or they are one-week “intensives” in the weeks preceding the HSU semester. The remainder of required courses is offered online via the Internet.
Any course may be taken without the intention of earning a certificate.
For more details, contact Sue Burcell at 826-5195 or e-mail.
American Indian Education Certificate All courses are 3 units each. Take all: Courses that do not meet minimum enrollment levels may be cancelled. |
AIE 330:
History of Indian Education 3 units
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This course provides an historical overview of American Indian education from first European contact to contemporary times. It examines how current Indian education issues are tied to historical circumstances and federal policies developed during the colonization of “America.” It includes the unique federal responsibilities and obligations assumed by today’s public schools, both on and off reservations, and within tribal, federal (BIA), and state school systems.
date .......... TBA, Fall 2008
time .......... TBA
fee .......... $435
place .......... Internet
instr .......... TBA
course .......... AIE 330, 3 units
AIE 335:
Social & Cultural Considerations in
American Indian Education 3 units
This course surveys and evaluates the educational experiences of American Indians, including their educational relationship with the federal government, and the social and cultural factors that historically have affected their schooling. It compares the learning processes of Indian children to those of the general U.S. population. It focuses on Indian cultures, including the influences of both traditional and contemporary cultures and spirituality on the education of Indian peoples, the relationship of the individual to the group, and concepts of education as they relate to Indian students.
date .......... TBA 2009 (M-F one-week intensive)
time .......... 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
fee .......... $435
place .......... ART 23
instr .......... Sue Burcell
course .......... AIE 335, 3 units
AIE 340:
Educational Experiences 3 units
This course provides an in-depth study and analysis of the educational experiences of American Indian peoples, focusing on contemporary educational issues and problems. It examines the impacts of cultural orientation, stereotype, bias, and other issues on the educational attainment of Indian students, and evaluates the effectiveness of various educational experiences and programs in meeting the needs of American Indians. Students will explore and critique a variety of successful instructional practices and programs recently developed to address the needs of American Indian students.
NEXT OFFERING: TBA
AIE 430:
Proposal & Grantwriting 3 units
This course prepares current and prospective Tribal administrators, program managers, educators, health and human services providers, and other professionals to undertake program planning and fund development. It guides participants through proven methods of developing fundable grant proposals, including strategic action planning, community needs assessments, library and online research, program/project planning, and preparation of actual grant proposals for submittal to identified private or public grant-making agencies.
date..........Mon.-Fri., May 19-23, 2008
time..........8 a.m.-5 p.m.
fee..........$435
place..........Art Bldg. A, Room 23
instr..........Sue Burcell
course..........AIE 430, 3 units, 30969
NAS 320:
Native American Psychology 3 units
Compare and critique selected philosophical constructs manifested within European and Native American values and experiences.
NEXT OFFERING: TBA
AIE 345:
American Indians in Higher Education
A comprehensive history of American Indian higher education, reviewed chronologically in three major eras: the colonial period (featuring mission-operated colleges), the federal period (highlighting early private and tribal colleges), and the self-determination period (focusing on tribally controlled colleges). The history will be tied to the contemporary social and political status of American Indians to provide context for understanding American Indian responses to educational opportunities offered by public, private, and tribal colleges in the U.S. Examine current literature on student-centered factors that influence the academic persistence of American Indians in higher education as well as campus-centered factors.
date..........Aug. 25-Dec. 12, 2008
time..........TBA
fee..........$435
place..........Online: Internet
instr..........Sue Burcell
course..........AIE 345, 3 units, 44829
Suzanne M. Burcell, MBA, M.A., is a member of the Karuk Tribe. She earned a B.A. in psychology, an MBA and an M.A. in Education at Humboldt State University. Before becoming Director of American Indian Education and Associate Director for Indian Economic and Community Development at HSU, Ms. Burcell served as ITEPP Director for six years; prior to that, she worked for more than 25 years in Indian business development and tribal community/economic development. In 2000 she received the HSU Distinguished Alumni Award.
For more information about the Professional Development Certificate Program and courses, contact Suzanne M. Burcell, Director of American Indian Education, at (707) 826-5195.
For more information about taking online courses, see Distance Learning for requirements.
Fee for each 3-unit course is $435.To register for any of the above courses, use the HSU Extended Education online registration form or call the Office of Extended Education at (707) 826-3731. VISA, MasterCard and DiscoverCard are accepted.
For additional information, call (707-826-3731), fax (707-826-5885)
or e-mail
Humboldt State University Office of Extended Education • Arcata, CA 95521 USA
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