American Indian Law - Masters
SLN #: 82976Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: B1003
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Burtis
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This course examines the foundations of the contemporary relationship between Indian Nations, the United States government, and the state governments. Topics include the history of federal Indian policy, the doctrine of discovery, tribal sovereignty, the federal trust relationship, federal power in Indian affairs, tribal treaty rights, and modern day issues. Particular attention is devoted to jurisdictional issues, including the framework for determining civil and criminal authority in Indian Country.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.