Field of Interest
Do you have an intense interest in the contemporary issues that challenge indigenous nations? Would you like to spend your days assessing the political, legal, cultural, and economic systems of indigenous nations and the impact the United States’ laws and American Indian policy have on their sovereignty? If so, then consider joining our Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations program.
While studying our course on sustaining and advancing indigenous nations, you’ll get to explore the political, legal, economic, and social status of Indigenous people and their respective communities — both past and present. Our experienced instructors will showcase inherent Indigenous sovereignty, self-governance, self-determination, Native American law, and policies that affect development on indigenous lands in our current environment.
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The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Transfer Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
Certificate
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
A list of available certificates offered in the Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations program
Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
Academic Certificate |
AC |
American Indian Studies |
Pathway Map |
Transfer Degree
Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.
A list of available transfer degree options for the Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations program
At MCC, get an... |
Emphasis in... |
Transfer to... |
To get a... |
Courses |
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in American Indian Studies
| American Indian Studies |
A transfer partner |
Bachelor's Degree |
Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a certificate within the Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$33.06
Annual Median Wage
$68,783
Number of People Employed
184
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.2%
Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$33.06
Annual Median Wage
$68,783
Number of People Employed
184
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.2%
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$27.39
Annual Median Wage
$56,979
Number of People Employed
115
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.3%
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$31.44
Annual Median Wage
$65,398
Number of People Employed
5,000
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.6%
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, and tree planters.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$14.32
Annual Median Wage
$29,802
Number of People Employed
91
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.9%
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gaming areas. Circulate among tables and observe operations. Ensure that stations and games are covered for each shift. May explain and interpret operating rules of house to patrons. May plan and organize activities and services for guests in hotels/casinos. May address service complaints.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$23.15
Annual Median Wage
$48,172
Number of People Employed
439
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.4%
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$26.35
Annual Median Wage
$54,811
Number of People Employed
33
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.2%
Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$12.41
Annual Median Wage
$25,814
Number of People Employed
2,746
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -1.2%
Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$25.18
Annual Median Wage
$52,376
Number of People Employed
1,567
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.1%
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$22.51
Annual Median Wage
$46,837
Number of People Employed
2,025
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.0%
Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$21.78
Annual Median Wage
$45,306
Number of People Employed
7,732
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.2%
Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$16.72
Annual Median Wage
$34,789
Annual Job Openings
11,000
Number of People Employed
82,591
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.9%
Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$34.07
Annual Median Wage
$70,884
Annual Job Openings
1,457
Number of People Employed
15,432
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.6%
Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$34.07
Annual Median Wage
$70,884
Annual Job Openings
1,457
Number of People Employed
15,432
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.6%
Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$34.07
Annual Median Wage
$70,884
Annual Job Openings
1,457
Number of People Employed
15,432
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.6%
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.19
Annual Median Wage
$58,652
Number of People Employed
1,400
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 1.4%
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$12.68
Annual Median Wage
$26,378
Annual Job Openings
1,107
Number of People Employed
6,285
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.8%
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$24.40
Annual Median Wage
$50,755
Number of People Employed
11,137
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.6%
Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$15.60
Annual Median Wage
$32,460
Number of People Employed
5,427
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 17.9%
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$26.29
Annual Median Wage
$54,698
Annual Job Openings
2,852
Number of People Employed
26,623
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.6%
Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Typical Education Level
a certificate
Hourly Median Wage
$12.00
Annual Median Wage
$24,975
Annual Job Openings
1,843
Number of People Employed
16,600
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.1%
* Career and wage information provided by Emsi using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Emsi’s proprietary analytical processes. Emsi’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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