Tribal Web Development: Law, Technology, and Governance

Application

Because this course is being offered for the first time free of cost, we anticipate high competition for admission. Enrollment is limited to 50 students. Should we receive more applications, priority will be given to Pascua Yaqui and other Tribal students, aligning with our commitment to support the PYT-UA Microcampus mission and enhance tribal access to educational opportunities. However, we encourage all tribal and non-tribal students to apply. Applicants not admitted this time will be considered on a rolling basis for future batches 

The course is available asynchronously through the University of Arizona Community D2L website, allowing you to access course materials and complete assignments at your convenience. We also offer synchronous options. This means you can join live online classes via Zoom to engage in class discussions. Recordings of these sessions will be available for you to watch later if you cannot attend live.

Once admitted, students will have access to course materials, Zoom meeting details, and the syllabus via the University of Arizona Community D2L website.

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Eligibility Requirements:

This course is designed to be accessible to everyone; no prior coding knowledge or educational background is required. It is open to all, welcoming both tribal and non-tribal students who are interested in learning about the collaboration of Web Development, Tribal Governance on the internet, and Law.

Course Highlights:

Image	Tribal Sovereignty vs US Government Entity: Understanding Marshall's Trilogy Explore the complex dynamics of Tribal Sovereignty in the US through a detailed examination of Marshall's Trilogy, which lays foundational legal principles in this pivotal area.
Image	Web Development Basics: Dive into the dynamic world of web development with practical, hands-on experience in industry-standard platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, and GoDaddy. Learn how to build your own simple website from scratch with no coding required!
Image	Law of Domain Names: Explore the legal aspects of domain names, with a focus on intellectual property considerations when buying a domain name. Understand how to efficiently promote and protect your tribal brand online with an understanding of Tribal Governance on the Internet.
Image	Unlocking .gov Domains for Tribes: Discover the significance of the .gov domain extension and why tribal governments should acquire it. Gain insights into the elibility, process and benefits of securing a .gov domain.
Image	Harnessing ChatGPT: Learn how to utilize ChatGPT, a powerful AI language model, for research, communication, coding, and problem-solving in various contexts.

By the end of this certificate course, students will have the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the digital landscape effectively, ready and confident to develop their web presence, protect their tribal intellectual property online, and harness AI technology for their community's benefit.