Extended Studies in Aboriginal Education
This certificate is a dynamic, flexible and developmental approach designed to fill a gap in cross-cultural teacher training. The core of this program is based on experiencing and building a greater awareness and understanding of Aboriginal history and culture that validates Aboriginal/Indigenous knowledge through working with Elders, going on field trips, listening to guest speakers, participating in simulations and attending community events.
Students will critically analyze and reflect on cultural bias, including one’s own values and assumptions. The program will prepare sensitive educators to teach Aboriginal children, teach in inner city schools and teach all children about Aboriginal culture and history.
This program is offered through the First Nations University of Canada.
Program Outcomes
- Indigenous education models (elementary and secondary)
- Indigenous and Metis history
- Cross-cultural education issues
The Certificate of Extended Studies in Aboriginal Education is a 30 credit hour certificate program beyond the B.Ed degree. It is an Additional Qualification Certificate and teachers will be eligible for reclassification according to The Saskatchewan Education Teacher Certification and Classification Regulations 2002.
Quick Facts
Required Courses
| EIND 405 | (must be taken within the first 15 credit hours) |
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ECCU 200 |
Introduction to Cross-Cultural Education Introduction to Indigenous Studies |
| EIST 300 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies Education |
| EIST 400 | Issues in Secondary Indigenous Studies Education |
| INDG 100 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies |
| One of: INDG 208 INDG 210 INDG 215 INDG 216 INDG 218 INDG 219 |
Cree Culture and History Assiniboine Culture and History Saulteaux Culture and History Dene Culture and History Dakota Culture and History Inuit Culture and History |
| INDG 221 | Metis Culture and History |
Electives
| One of: INDL 241 INDL 242 EISE 332 INAH 100 INA 220 INA 210 JS 351 |
Cree Literature in Translation Saulteaux Literature in Translation First Nations/Minority Special Education An Introductory Survey of North American Indigenous Art Two-Dimensional Design in Indigenous Art Traditional Indigenous Art I Forms of Racism in Canadian Society |
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Admission Requirements
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