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The
College of the Muscogee Nation,
Okmulgee
OK
is the Muscogee Nation
tribal college initiative created by an act of the Muscogee Nation
National Council
(NCA
04-151, NCA 05-072) and signed into law by Principal Chief A.D. Ellis on
September 1, 2004. The Board of Regents, Muscogee citizens, are the following:
- Blue Clark, History faculty at Oklahoma City University;
- Sharon Mouss, retired Arts and Sciences faculty, OSU-Okmulgee;
- Pandee Ramirez, Attorney; and
- Ramona Mason, Chairperson, retired Tulsa Public Schools Art Educator.
The College of the Muscogee Nation will become an accredited freestanding
institution-offering Associate’s Degrees in Arts, Science and
Applied Science. Through collaboration with the Oklahoma State University system, the college currently offers a variety of general education and
tribal specific courses at both OSU-Okmulgee, and OSU-Oklahoma City. Associate Degrees in Gaming, Tribal Services, and Native American Studies with specializations in Mvskoke Studies and Mvskoke Language are offered through the partnership with OSU-Okmulgee and with OSU-OKC, the tribal college offers a degree in Police Science.
DEGREE
PROGRAMS
The Gaming Degree Program focuses on casino operations with a variety of specializations relating
to marketing, management, hospitality and customer
relations. Students can expect to gain a well-rounded educational
experience in gaming with courses related to Native American gaming law,
Native American gaming regulations, and casino operations. A
well-qualified faculty supports learning experiences with class schedules
arranged for individuals with full time jobs.
The Tribal Services Degree emphasizes
administration and human services in the tribal organization. Courses are
designed to address the specialized educational needs of individuals who
plan to work for a tribal government. An example of the kinds of courses
that will be a part of a student’s degree plan will include tribal
government, Indian land issues, project management and grant writing.
The Native American Studies
Program is a specialized degree focusing on Mvskoke
studies and language or an alternative program for other tribal groups.
Students will study the intricacies of the tribal language and/or
historical aspects of the tribal community. Faculty are well versed in
the language and traditions as well as tribal contemporary issues.
The Police Science Degree is an academic program designed for tribal law enforcement officers.
Students receive college credit for CLEET classes completed and participate
in specialized courses relating to Federal Indian Law, tribal court,
tribal government and tribal language. Many of the faculty are involved
in the tribal judicial system or in tribal services; class schedules are planned for
students who are employed full time.
Description of the Logo
The logo for the College of the Muscogee Nation features a pre- Columbian symbol which has been found on pottery chards in ancestral grounds.
The logo symbolizes two raven heads. Ravens traditionally represented the catalyst of change with the ability to transform and resurrect – the raven brought light to the Earth, and is a symbol of knowledge.
Traditionally, the symbol represents unity and strength. The logo’s perimeter represents the circle of life, community, family, the Earth and the Universe. It is reflective of our objective to preserve the past and to cultivate the futures of our students.
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