Introductions. The Instructors (currently) Native American Studies Graduate Certificate Program 10/17/15

Transcription

1 Native American Studies Graduate Certificate Program Native American Studies Online at Montana State University- Bozeman Introductions Kristin Ruppel, PhD Faculty Graduate Coordinator NAS Online Program Chair Department of Native American Studies Montana State University- Bozeman Office (406) Cell (406) Please leave a message if I don t answer! The Instructors (currently) Here today: Ø Francine Spang- Willis, MA NASX 550- Native America: Dispelling the Myths Ø Caroline Running Wolf, MA NASX 524- Contemporary Issues in American Indian Studies 1

2 The Instructors (currently) Not here today, but you can meet them at the IEFA Professional Development Workshop at MSU- Bozeman, on Oct. 28 th!à Ø Michelle Baumflek, PhD NASX 415- Native Food Systems Ø Erin Koester Tusell, MA NASX 530- Federal Indian Law & Policy Ø Josh Mori, MA NASX 491- Activism & Indigeneity Ø Carol Miller, PhD NASX 553- Indigenous Literature & the West Ø Jioanna Carjuzaa, PhD NASX554- Indian Education for All: A Model for Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Practice Others here today To give student and administrative perspectives: Ø Megan Singer Masters student, Native American Studies (MSU) Ø Francesca Pine Graduate Program Coordinator Native American Studies (MSU) History Ø Launched to help fulfill Ø NAS Department s Mission of outreach to tribal communities Ø IEFA mandate Ø First online course offered spring 2009 (and annually ever since) NASX 550- Native America: Dispelling the Myths Ø Online Graduate Certificate Program launched spring 2010 Ø Only program of its kind in the known universe! Ø Asynchronous courses Ø 12 graduate credits, all available online 2

3 Grad Certificateà Masters Degree Ø Option to transfer credits into low residency Master of Arts Degree Program in Native American Studies Ø Requires two semesters on campus in Bozeman The Courses (currently) NASX 550 Native America: Dispelling the Myths Francine Spang- Willis MEA- MFT Educators Conference Billings, MT October 16,

4 Introduction Francine Spang-Willis, MA! Appearing Flying Woman Northern Cheyenne AI/ AN Student Success Program Coordinator! American Indian Council Co-Advisor! NASX 550 Native America: Dispelling the Myths Instructor Native American Studies Department! Montana State University-Bozeman Telephone: (406) NASX 550 Native America: Dispelling the Myths l l l l l Course Description Course Content & Objectives Course Structure Required & Recommend Text Course Assignments & Evaluation l Weekly Discussions l Creative Project l MSU IRB Training (CITI) l Exempt Protocol Content l The Other l Myths Covered l The Stoic Indian l Using Indians as Mascots is a Way of Honoring them l They Lost, We Won Why Can t They Just Get Over It l Treaties Are Outmoded, Old Things l We Gave Them Reservations l Indians Get Free Money l Indian Receive A Free college Education l They All Speak Indian l Indians Don t Pay Taxes 4

5 Students l Fall 2015 l 3 Professors l K- 12 School Teachers l MA student l Doctoral Student/Yale PhD Graduate l OPI Employee l D2L l Contemporary Issues Native American Studies Online at Montana State University- Bozeman Why a Course on Contemporary Issues? Ø Stereotypes obscure our perception of Native Americans Ø Native Americans are expected to be frozen in time Ø Native nations, communities, and peoples are living contemporary lives. 5

6 Goals of the Course Ø The course is an informative overview of Ø contemporary political, economic, social, and cultural issues facing Native America Ø Focus on tribal nations in Montana Ø Include effects beyond the initial focus Ø This course serves as an entry point for further discussion and research What to expect Ø Learning Platform: Desire2Learn / Brightspace Ø Most resources available online Ø Online discussions Ø Online group work Ø Projects Ø Essays and other assignments Ø Quizzes and tests My influence on the course content Ø Enrolled Crow, part German Ø Master project Expat Indians (film trailer) Ø Involved in MILP 2014 (Crow and N. Cheyenne) Ø Co- Founder / Executive Director Buffalo Tongue Ø Passionate about Indigenous language revitalization Ø Prior international remote tutoring (Mongolia). 6

7 Challenges: Tutoring an online student in Mongolia Ø Cultural underpinnings Ø Experiences and Education Ø English as a second language Ø Time difference: +14 hours! Ø Internet connection & blackouts Success! Meg Singer NAS Graduate Student So you ve decided to start the certificate program, now what? My Experience Faculty l Dr. Matt Herman l Dr. Kristin Ruppel l Graduate Program Advisor Courses l Dispelling the Myths l Federal Indian Law l Montana Indians l Indigenous Literatures of the West 7

8 What to Expect in a Course A whopping Time Commitment Community of learners from different backgrounds A space of decolonization & self- realization Society of American Indian Graduate Students Film Screenings Academic Journal Meetings Presenting research: PFAS, Night of Talk Conferences: NAISA How to Apply for the Certificate/ Master s Program l Bachelor s Degree and 3.0 G.P.A. are Required l A GRE Exam/Letters of Recommendation are not Required l Note: 3 Letter of Recommendation are req d for MA Program l Rolling Admission, apply anytime, but give us 4 weeks to process the application l Application is fully online (one- time $60 fee) l Can log in/out of the app, so no need to finish it all in one sitting l 6 years to complete the 12 credits from the semester you start. 8

9 Required Documents for the App l Online application ( one- time $60 fee) l Original, Certified (and sealed) Transcripts l Requested to be sent from the institution directly the Dept. l Attn: Francesca Pine l Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose l Two Academic Writing Samples, that demonstrate research capabilities l CV or Resume l All documents can be uploaded directly into the app. Master s Degree in Native American Studies l Thesis (31 credits) or Professional Paper (30 credits) options l Low- Residency, only need to be on- campus for two semesters, for three required courses, the remaining credits can be done at- distance l With the credits from the certificate, you are nearly half- done! l Graduate Teaching Assistant Positions available! l Approx. $5,120/semester, help with NASX 105 Certificate à Master s is Easy! l You have already put in your application! No Fee! l We just need those 3 letters of recommendation. l From academic sources l Have them ed directly to me (Francesca) l To get all 12 credits counted, apply before your 4 th class l If you finish the certificate, then apply later, 9 credits will be transferred to the MA program 9

10 Contact Info Francesca Pine Graduate Program Coordinator Native American Studies Department Montana State University-Bozeman (406) Ask for a business card! 10