Mar 29, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Tribal Energy Management Certificate


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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Articulate Federal Indian policy, emergent to current times.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of energy resources, including land, minerals, water and the use and management of these resources.
  3. Describe the evolution of tribal sovereignty to current state and map out how federal regulations impact tribal business.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of Tribal Energy business systems and structures emphasizing ethical, social and Tribal community issues.
  5. Apply their knowledge and theories from the TEMS courses through submission of prepared questions to Tribal councils and organizations visited. 

This certificate will provide students with a focused study of the tribal energy business, management, and leadership and will provide students with principles, knowledge, and skills required to begin a career in the field of tribal energy management.

Note:  Student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all courses required for the program in order to receive a degree or certificate.

SJC First Year Experience: 3 Credits


Energy Pathway Core Requirements: 15 Credits


The Energy Core courses are online. Students may earn a certificate in Foundations of Energy Production by completing the General Education requirements (15 cr.) and the Energy Core requirements (15 cr.).  Select from the list below 5 courses for a total of 15 credits.  See advisor for program prerequisites.

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 30-33 Credits


Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students:


Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor.

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