Certification in Indigenous Research Methods
Program Description
The certification in Indigenous Research Methods and Methodologies is designed for researchers who wish to conduct research in Indigenous communities. The classes focus on the cultural aspect of Indigenous research methods as they relate to all sciences. Included are current theories of Indigenous research, explorations of the purpose of Indigenous research, both historical and contemporary; roles and responsibilities of an Indigenous researcher; oral and recorded traditions and sources of information; and other important issues that face Indigenous researchers, both now and in the future. Students will learn to apply the Indigenous paradigm to their research proposal.
Certification Requirements
Required Courses
| NASD402 | Indigenous Research Methodologies and Methods | 5 |
| NASD411 | Implementing the Indigenous Paradigm in the Research Proposal | 5 |
| NASD412 | Protection of Human Subjects in Indigenous Research | 2 |
ELECTIVE
| | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours: 18