Indigenous Peoples Law, M.L.S.
View ChecksheetOverall GPA - Combined and OU: 7.00
Minimum Total Hours: 33
Program Code: M522
The Master of Legal Studies in Indigenous Peoples Law is designed for non-lawyers whose careers demand an understanding of the complex rules of Federal Indian Law. It offers a strong foundation in Native American Law for anyone who deals with contracts, negotiations or any other issues that demand knowledge of Native American self-governance issues, policy, regulation or business practice.This program can be taken entirely online.
This program is an online graduate degree which can be completed in 15 months.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 (online) | ||
| LSI 5911 | Introduction to the American Legal System | 1 |
| LSI 5622 | History of Federal Indian Law and Policy I | 2 |
| Module 2 (online) | ||
| LSI 5632 | History of Federal Indian Law and Policy II | 2 |
| LSI 5603 | Native American Natural Resources | 3 |
| Module 3 (online) | ||
| LSI 5613 | Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country | 3 |
| LSI 5101 | Introduction to Legal Research | 1 |
| Module 4 (online) | ||
| LSI 5623 | Religion, Culture & Indian Law | 3 |
| Module 5 (online) | ||
| LSI 5693 | The Indian Child Welfare Act & Family Law in Indian Country | 3 |
| LSI 5723 | Tribal Courts in Indian Country | 3 |
| Module 6 (online) | ||
| LSI 5643 | International Indigenous Peoples Law | 3 |
| Module 7 (online) | ||
| LSI 5663 | Federal Indian Water Law | 3 |
| LSI 5673 | Indian Gaming Laws & Regulations | 3 |
| Module 8 (online) | ||
| LSI 5653 | Civil Jurisdiction in Indian Country | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |