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Program Description
 
The overall academic goal of the Lakota Studies Department is to integrate Lakota traditional values and history to the academic career in a bi-cultural setting or to meet the challenges and complexities of Lakota society. In order to achieve this goal, the Lakota Studies program offers certificates and degrees in relevance to the department, SGU community and the surrounding communities.
In addition to the certificates and degrees offered by the department, it also plays a support role in all other University academic programs since Lakota Language and Lakota History and Culture are core requirement courses. It is the intention to provide a bi-cultural perspective and promote sensitivity to all academic programs offered at the University. This is a very unique and powerful dynamic provided by the Lakota Studies Department.
Another goal of this department is related to the reservation community at large: to extend non-academic services to the Tribe and its members. These services include offering expertise in Lakota culture and advocating for the integrity of traditional Lakota values and heritage. The department will also take a very active role in cultural protection, preservation, and restoration.
The most important role of the Lakota Studies department within the institution is that it is the hub or center of Sinte Gleska University. This is a position of leadership and responsibility to all. The department strives to show by example the Lakota values are not merely talked about in the classroom, but are integrated into daily actions. It is the belief of the department that Lakota values and beliefs have much to offer the world today and provides a vision to follow into the future.

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Current Certificates & Degrees being offered
(other Certificate & Degree Programs – In Progress)

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Certificate (Short Term) in Lakota Studies
{13 Credit Hours}
Certificate in Lakota History & Culture
{26 Credit Hours}
Associate of Arts in Lakota History & Culture
{53-55 Credit Hours}

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Mailing Address: Po Box 105/Mission, SD/57555
​Shipping Address: 101 Antelope Lake Circle/Mission,SD/57555
​605-856-8100

Accreditation and Sinte Gleska University – A Short History
Sinte Gleska University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC – formerly the North Central Association) since 1983. Because SGU is accredited, colleges and universities across the United States will review courses that students take at SGU and will consider them for transfer.
For more information, and to see the most recent correspondence from HLC to SGU, click on the HLC logo


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    • Job Opportunities
    • Northern Plains Indian Art Market
    • Documents of Note
    • HLC Resource Room >
      • HLC/SGU FILE ACCESS
  • Student Life
    • Online Learning Support
    • New Student Info/Registration
    • Research Review Board >
      • Vertebrate Animal Research/Programs
    • 2022 Graduate Photos
    • Student Association
    • Disability Services
    • Counseling Services
    • Child Care
    • Transportation
    • Security
    • Bookstore
    • Library
    • Web Mail
    • What You Can Do At SGU
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    • Student Opportunities
    • After Graduation
  • Departments
    • Academics >
      • Arts & Sciences
      • Business
      • Education
      • Assessment of Student Learning
      • GP Art Institute
      • Human Services
      • Institute of Technologies
      • Nursing
      • Lakota Studies >
        • Lakota Studies Programs
        • Lakota Studies Faculty and Staff >
          • Staff Bios
      • Adult Basic Education
    • Registrar >
      • Registrar Office Information
      • Catalog
      • Academic Calendar & Class Schedule
      • Financial Aid
      • Student Billing
      • Admissions App
      • Student Handbook
      • Work Study Program
      • Jenzabar Log In
      • Transcripts
      • Student Netprice Calculator
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      • Rain Spotted Calf
      • Oskate Win One Star
      • Raven Whiting
      • Brandi Bettlyoun
      • Douglas Yellow Boy