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6 Online Indigenous Studies Degree Programs
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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Master in Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas
- Online Norway
Master degree
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
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The Master's program in Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (GENI) is delivered and administered with University of Saskatchewan. The GENI programme provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of the various challenges and opportunities facing the Circumpolar North. Students will learn how different strategies of governance, entrepreneurship, and resource management can strengthen the position of the communities and the peoples of the region.
Hampshire College
Critical Indigenous Studies
- Amherst, USA
Course
Distance Learning
English
This course offers a survey of critical Indigenous studies-contemporary transnational and transdisciplinary theorymaking from a new and emerging generation of Indigenous scholars. Critical Indigenous studies make crucial interventions in our collective understanding of race, gender, politics, sexuality, identity, democracy, dis/ability, migration, human rights, and multiculturalism.
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James Cook University Online
Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies
- Douglas, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
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Graduate Certificate
Distance Learning
English
Enhance your career opportunities by developing your capacity to work more effectively with Indigenous communities in Northern Australia and globally with the Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies. This certificate is ideal for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals and community members wanting to broaden their skillset with an increased understanding of the complexity of factors that impact Indigenous people today. Professionals looking to return to the workforce after a period away or planning to enter a new field can retrain and reskill to enhance their intercultural competency.
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Arts in American Indian & Indigenous Studies
- Brookings, USA
BA
Distance Learning
English
The American Indian and Indigenous Studies program provides students with opportunities to engage with American Indian communities within domestic contexts. The American Indian and Indigenous Studies program is committed to broadening the knowledge of students interested in the histories, languages, cultures, arts and contemporary situations of American Indian nations and people.
Hampshire College
Indigenous & Decolonizing Peda
- Amherst, USA
Course
Distance Learning
English
This course is designed to offer a deep overview and practical application of decolonizing pedagogy-an approach to teaching and learning that promotes reciprocity, balance, healing, sustainability, and the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous and dispossessed peoples.
Pacifica Graduate Institute
M.A./Ph.D. Program in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco-Psychologies
- Carpinteria, USA
- Santa Barbara, USA
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MA
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
To study community and ecopsychology in the light of liberation and indigenous psychologies commits us to deeply explore and address the profound effects of injustice, violence, and exploitation on psychological, communal, and ecological well-being.
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Indigenous degree programs focus on understanding and preserving Indigenous cultures, perspectives, and rights. This field is designed for students interested in advocacy, cultural studies, and indigenous research methodologies.
Through courses in Indigenous history, community development, and policy analysis, students will develop critical skills like conducting ethical research, engaging with traditional ecological knowledge, and promoting social justice initiatives. The field encourages exploration of diverse Indigenous philosophies and practices, enabling students to gain insight into the complexities of identity and community.
The learning environment fosters independent thinking and cultural awareness, which can be particularly beneficial for international students engaging with Indigenous issues. As students study Indigenous rights and governance, they often strengthen their adaptability while working collaboratively on projects that address real-world challenges. Graduates typically pursue careers in advocacy, education, and cultural preservation, contributing positively to local and global communities.