Native American Tribal members and affiliates can advance with a B.A. in Leadership Studies.
Every semester, Cal Poly Humboldt proudly welcomes Tribal members and Tribal employees to the Leadership Studies Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program.
New cohorts begin every fall and spring.
This flexible and affordable CSU degree is offered 100% online, and caters to working adults and rural residents. Each year, we welcome Tribal members, professionals, and affiliates working for Tribes. The Leadership Studies curriculum offers exceptional professional development for aspiring leaders.
In coordination with the Cal Poly Humboldt Indian Tribal & Educational Personnel Program (ITEPP), students will be provided with culturally responsive advising and support services.
Benefits to tribal members and affiliates:
- Opportunity to take online Native American Studies (NAS) general education courses at Cal Poly Humboldt, and/or add a minor in Native American Studies
- Assistance with financial aid application and documentation for employer reimbursement (Most students graduate within two years for under $20,000.)
- Assistance with scholarship applications for Native students and letters of support
- Tribal members are invited to participate in Native Graduation Ceremony every May, in addition to the commencement ceremonies.
- Participate in activities and programming focused on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, such as book circles and speaker series.
What fellow Native American students say about this program
Learn what fellow Native American students have said about earning their bachelor’s degree and advancing their careers:
- Trisha Cisneros
- Leah Brazil
- Distinguished Alumna Taralyn Ipiña, Leadership Studies class of 2016, serves as the Chief Operations Officer for the Yurok Tribe of California.
See video: Supporting Leadership Studies Students
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude, we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people, as well as all of our neighboring Tribes. Please consider contributing to the Wiyot Tribe at honortax.org and/or to the Humboldt Native American Food Sovereignty Lab.
