M.S. Native American Leadership
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.) | Total Hours: 30 | Department: Art, Communication & Theatre | School: Arts and Sciences | Major Code: 112
The Master of Science in Native American Leadership (MSNAL) program was developed in partnership with tribal leaders in 2014 and explores Indigenous and western concepts of leadership, tribal sovereignty, nation-building, survivance, and Indigenous resilience as they apply to historical and present-day opportunities and challenges facing Native American tribal nations, organizations, and individuals. Today, there are nearly 200 MSNAL alumni from over 50 tribal nations and 27 states.
Mission Statement
The mission of the MSNAL program is to graduate students who are rooted, resilient, and ready — prepared with the cultural acumen, historical knowledge, and leadership skills to be exceptional leaders throughout Indian Country and beyond.
Program Admission Requirements
All applicants must be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies. Students must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with an overall 2.75 GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours. No GRE is required and there are no prerequisite courses. Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirements and hold a baccalaureate degree may submit a resume for consideration if they have a 2.00 undergraduate retention GPA or 2.00 GPA in the last 60 hours.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (21 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NAL 5013 | Current Topics in Indian Country | 3 |
| NAL 5133 | Leadership Communication | 3 |
| NAL 5143 | Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being | 3 |
| NAL 5213 | Native American Education, U.S. Policy & Law | 3 |
| NAL 5223 | Native American Treaties and Geography | 3 |
| NAL 5233 | Native American Tribal Sovereignty | 3 |
| NAL 5253 | Federal Indian Policy & Law | 3 |
Emphasis Courses — Choose One Emphasis (9 hours)
| Emphasis | Required Courses |
|---|---|
| Education | NAL 5243 Ethnohistory of Native Peoples; choose two from EDAD 5303, EDAD 5313, EDAD 5403, NAL 5203 |
| Health Care Information Systems | NAL 5243; HIS 5613 Health Information Systems; HIS 5623 Electronic Health Records |
| Hospitality Management and Tourism | NAL 5113 Org Leadership in NA Org; NAL 5153 Leadership Skills for NA Org; NAL 5623 Native American Hospitality & Tourism Mngt |
| Nation-Building | NAL 5113; NAL 5153; NAL 5603 Transformational Indigenous Leadership & Nation Building |
| Program / Project Management | NAL 5113; NAL 5153; NAL 5613 Program & Project Management |
| Cultural Resources | NAL 5153; NAL 5643 Cultural Preservation Practicum; NAL 5243 |
| Community Health | NAL 5243; AHCH 5113 Theories of Health Behavior; AHCH 5233 Community Health Education & Prevention |
Total Hours Required: 30