The University of Kansas offers a Professional Science Master’s and Indigenous Studies graduate certificate program. As part of this unique program, students may graduate with both the PSM and a graduate certificate in Indigenous Studies with 39 credit hours, making it an ideal choice for those wishing to employ diverse perspectives in their environmental science careers. Students must apply separately to the Environmental Studies and Indigenous Studies graduate programs.
Graduates of the program go on to become environmental scientists and specialists who protect the environment and human health. Through their work, they identify possible environmental effects of a project or program, propose measures to decrease adverse effects and predict those effects.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Terri Woodburn, assistant PSM director: terriw@ku.edu; 913-897-8427 (Edwards campus)
Program Objectives
The objectives of this joint degree program are:
- to facilitate interdisciplinary studies;
- to support the interest of students who wish to pursue study in both fields; and
- to provide an educational opportunity that trains candidates for leadership roles in Indigenous communities worldwide, and in state, national, and international institutions and organizations.
Native Faculty & Staff Council Snack and Chat
Tuesday, April 23 | 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Office of Multicultural Affairs classroom
University of Kansas
Topic: "Mentoring Our Own Native Students," by Dr. Jay Johnson, Dept. of Geography
Student Services Highlight: Multicultural Scholars Program, with Cody Case
Snacks provided; all KU faculty, staff and students welcome
Flint Hills Wisdom Keepers Gathering
Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28
Flint Hills near Council Grove, KS
Join Indigenous Elders as they share their Native American culture and explore tradition and cultural issues at this annual gathering
All are invited
Register online by Friday, April 19
Hosted by the Flint Hills Wisdom Keepers Foundation, 501(c)3
For more information, call 785-477-9306 or visit www.fhwisdomkeepers.org
**To attend the Sacred Drum Workshop on Saturday evening, register with Terri Delahanty by Friday, April 5
May NFSC Meeting
Friday, May 10 | 2 p.m.
Location TBA
University of Kansas
2nd Annual Young Professionals Powwow + Trade Show and Convention
Wednesday, July 17 | Conference: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Powwow: 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
Abe & Jake's Landing, 8 E. 6th St.
Lawrence, KS
Dancing and signing competitions for 18- to 35-year-olds
Conference registration $25-$35, includes lunch, resume-building, professional headshots, networking, prizes, educational workshops, and more.
Powwow is free and open to the public
