Native American Studies Courses and Certifications

College of DuPage

Native American Voices: Indigenous Boarding and Residential Schools

Explore the impact of Indigenous boarding schools, examining abuse, trauma, and the path to truth, reconciliation, and healing for Native communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Defining Indigenous Citizenship - Tribal Perspectives and Challenges

Leading indigenous experts discuss crucial aspects of tribal citizenship, including constitutional reform, enrollment criteria, and cultural identity, offering diverse perspectives on defining and expressing Native American citizenship.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Foundations for Transforming Teaching and Learning about Native Americans

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Explore transformative teaching about Native Americans, addressing problematic narratives and incorporating more complete perspectives in education using Smithsonian's NK360° initiative.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cultural Epistemologies, Human-Nature Relationships and Biological Cognition

Explore Native American perspectives on nature, comparing epistemologies and cognitive processes between Native and Non-Native groups through cultural artifacts and developmental studies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Ethnic Studies

Explore diverse ethnic groups' experiences, struggles, and contributions in the US, examining identity, power, and social justice through an interdisciplinary lens.

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Women of Color in the USA

Explore experiences of African American, Asian American, Latina, and Native American women in the US, examining intersections of race, gender, class, and national ideologies.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Ethnic Studies and the Historical Experiences of Native Americans

Explore Native American history from indigenous perspectives, analyzing colonialism's impact and indigenous responses from pre-Columbian times to present-day sovereignty struggles.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES

Explore Native American history, culture, and contemporary experiences through interdisciplinary studies, emphasizing indigenous knowledge and decolonizing methodologies.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Intro Ethnic Studies

Explore social issues and experiences of diverse ethnic groups in the US, focusing on racism's impact and community responses through identity, resistance, and social movements.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

NATIVE PEOPLES OF CALIFORNIA

Explore diverse Native Californian cultures, their adaptations, and interactions with other groups from prehistory to present, examining their lasting impact on the Americas.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Women of Color in the USA

Explore experiences of African American, Asian American, Latina, and Native American women in the US, examining intersections of race, gender, class, and national ideologies.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Ethnic and Race Relations

Analyze ethnic and race relations in the US and globally, focusing on major sociological theories and four primary US ethnic groups.

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 12th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Native People of Oklahoma

Explore the history, culture, and contemporary issues of Oklahoma's indigenous peoples, gaining insights into their diverse traditions and ongoing challenges.

• Janux
• 16 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Intro Native American Studies

Explore Native American history, traditions, and contemporary issues, focusing on the Gabrielino-Tongva tribe and examining U.S. policies from an Ethnic Studies perspective.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Finished
• Paid Course