2002-2003 UAF Catalog

Degrees and Programs

Tribal Management

College of Rural Alaska
Business Technologies Division
Bristol Bay Campus (907) 842-5109
Interior-Aleutians Campus (907) 474-5439
Kuskokwim Campus (907) 543-4500
Northwest Campus (907) 443-2201
Tanana Valley Campus (907) 474-7400

Certificate; Degree: A.A.S.

Minimum Requirements for Certificate: 30 credits; for Degree: 60 credits

The tribal management program provides entry-level management skills for positions in tribal institutions, local government and other organizations in rural Alaska. There is a direct relationship between the program standards and the expected job-related skills and knowledge that the student will need. Students perform specific tasks, understand basic management rationale, and explain issues in tribal government. Student progress is tracked using an individual educational plan (IEP) and student career portfolio. The IEP is a critical guide to student progress and process of education in rural-based learning environment. The student career portfolio is a statement which demonstrates the achievement of specific goal related skills and competencies as well as the individual accomplishments. The student career portfolio is developed to meet program standards (a copy of the standards are available on request).

Prior to enrollment in any tribal management course, students should be familiar with word processing, spreadsheets, database and the Internet. Each student, with the help of a faculty advisor, is required to organize a personal support team to include a tribal leader or community mentor. Students entering either the A.A.S. degree or certificate program should meet with a faculty advisor to discuss program content, requirements and plan.

Undergraduate Program

Major

Tribal Management -- Certificate

  1. Complete the certificate requirements.
  2. Complete 9 credits in computations, communications and human relations.
    1. Complete 3 credits from one of the following computation courses:
      ABUS 155 -- Business Math (3)
           or approved computations at the 100 level or above (3)
    2. Complete 3 credits from one of the following communication courses:
      CIOS 160 -- Business English (3)
           or approved communications course at the 100 level or above (3)
    3. Complete 3 credits from the following human relations course:
      ABUS 154 -- Human Relations (3)
           or approved human relations course at the 100 level or above (3)
  3. Complete the following program requirements.
    TM 101 -- Introduction to Tribal Management (3 credits)
    TM 105 -- Introduction to Tribal Finance Applications (3 credits)
    TM 199 -- Tribal Management Practicum I (3 credits)
  4. Complete 12 credits from any of the following categories:

    Environmental and Natural Resources

    • BIOL 104 -- Natural History of Alaska (3 credits)
    • FISH 101 -- Introduction to Fisheries (3 credits)
    • NRM 101 -- Natural Resources Conservation and Policy (3 credits)
    • Advisor approved environmental technology elective (3 credits)

    Health and Social/Human Services

    • HLTH 105 -- Introduction to Health Careers (2 credits)
    • HSV 105 -- Personal Awareness and Growth (3 credits)
    • HSV 120 -- Cultural Diversity in Human Services (3 credits)
    • PSY 101 -- Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
    • SOC 101 -- Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

    Education and Employment

    • ED 102 -- Orientation to Alaska Native Education (2 credits)

    Public Administration and Policy

    • ABUS 150 -- Time Management (1 credit)
    • ABUS 179 -- Fundamentals of Supervision (3 credits)
    • HIST 110 -- History of Alaska Natives (3 credits)

    Tribal Business

    • ABUS 135 -- Record Keeping for Business (3 credits)
    • ABUS 151 -- Village Based Entrepreneurship (1-3 credits)
    • ABUS 158 -- Introduction to Tourism (1-3 credits)
    • BA 151 -- Introduction to Business (3 credits)

    Economics

    • ECON 100X -- Political Economy (3 credits)
    • ECON 111 -- Economics of Rural Alaska (3 credits)

    Tribal Planning

    • RD 250 -- Grant Writing for Community Development (3 credits)
    • Advisor approved electives (6 credits)
  5. Minimum credits required (30 credits)

Tribal Management -- A.A.S. Degree

  1. Complete the general university requirements.
  2. Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.
  3. Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
    TM 101 -- Introduction to Tribal Management (3 credits)
    TM 105 -- Introduction to Tribal Finance Applications (3 credits)
    TM 199 -- Tribal Management Practicum I (3 credits)
    TM 201 -- Advanced Tribal Management (3 credits)
    TM 205 -- Advanced Tribal Finance Applications (3 credits)
    TM 299 -- Tribal Management Practicum II (3 credits)
  4. Complete 18 credits from any of the following categories:*

    Environmental and Natural Resources

    • BIOL 104 -- Natural History of Alaska (3 credits)
    • BIOL 271 -- Principles of Ecology (4 credits)
    • EQS 201 -- Environmental Management (3 credits)
    • FISH 101 -- Introduction to Fisheries (3 credits)
    • NRM 101 -- Natural Resources Conservation and Policy (3 credits)
    • NRM 204 -- Public Lands Law and Policy (3 credits)
    • RD 255 -- Rural Alaska Land Issues (3 credits)
    • WLF 201 -- Wildlife Management Principles (3 credits)
    • Advisor approved environmental technology elective (3 credits)

    Health and Social/Human Services

    • HLTH 105 -- Introduction to Health Careers (2 credits)
    • HSV 105 -- Personal Awareness and Growth (3 credits)
    • HSV 120 -- Cultural Diversity in Human Services (3 credits)
    • PSY 101 -- Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
    • SOC 101 -- Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

    Education and Employment

    • ED 102 -- Orientation to Alaska Native Education (2 credits)

    Public Administration and Policy

    • ABUS 150 -- Time Management (1 credit)
    • ABUS 179 -- Fundamentals of Supervision (3 credits)
    • ABUS 231 -- Introduction to Personnel (3 credits)
    • ABUS 232 -- Contemporary Management Issues (3 credits)
    • AKNP 230 -- Federal Indian Law (3 credits)
    • HIST 110 -- History of Alaska Natives (3 credits)
    • RD 200 -- Community Development in the North (3 credits)
    • RD 250 -- Grant Writing for Community Development (1-3 credits)

    Tribal Business

    • ABUS 135 -- Record Keeping for Business (3 credits)
    • ABUS 151 -- Village Based Entrepreneurship (1-3 credits)
    • ABUS 158 -- Introduction to Tourism (1-3 credits)
    • BA 151 -- Introduction to Business (3 credits)
    • CIOS 264 -- Filing/Records Management (3 credits)

    Economics

    • ECON 100X -- Political Economy (3 credits)
    • ECON 111 -- Economics of Rural Alaska (3 credits)

    Tribal Planning

    • RD 250 -- Grant Writing for Community Development (3 credits)
    • Advisor approved electives (6 credits)
  5. Complete credits in 100 level or higher in consultation with an academic advisor and community mentor. (9 credits)
  6. Minimum credits required (60 credits)

* Student must earn a C grade or better in each course.