ANCAP offers three exciting one-credit PSY 190 courses during the Fall and Spring semesters. Each course takes place on a Friday / Saturday and is oriented around group discussion and activities, rather than didactic lectures. Registration is limited to 15 students - sign up early!

Alaska Native Values and Principles

This course examines the impact of culture on communication, with emphasis on issues related to individuals working in Alaskan communities, including identification of barriers and development of strategies for better communication. The course explores and discusses traditional Native values and principles, their applicability to today's world, and issues relevant to their integration into today's lifestyles.

Cultural Perspectives on Mentoring and Leadership Development

This course examines the impact of culture on perspectives in mentoring and leadership development, with emphasis on topics related to Alaska Native cultures and history, such as the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). The course explores and discusses traditional Alaska Native perspectives in mentoring and leadership development. It identifies barriers and successes with the development of the Alaska Native Regional Corporations and explores how leadership development is considered within the process.

Alaska Native Oral Tradition and Storytelling: A Therapeutic Tool

This course provides an overview of the historical and modern-day significance of oral tradition and storytelling among Alaska Native peoples. It includes an exploration of how the contemporary use of storytelling can be a culturally appropriate and useful tool for healing.