2021-2023 Catalog

Associate of Arts and Sciences, Public and Tribal Administration

The Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Public and Tribal Administration provides students with the necessary skills and comprehension to succeed in pursuing a career in public and Tribal management in a public enterprise or Tribal organization. The program of study provides a foundation for understanding the necessary skills for administration and Tribal government. The concentration areas of study within the program allow students to customize their degree to focus on careers in either Public or Tribal Administration. The program is a direct transfer degree designed for students who may be interested in transferring to a baccalaureate degree. Students interested in continuing toward a baccalaureate program should consult with an NWIC advisor before selecting courses to ensure that they meet the requirements for those programs.

Northwest Indian College Requirements

Required (11 Credits)

CMST 220Public Speaking

4

CMPS 101Introduction to Computers

3

HMDV 110Introduction to Successful Learning

4

NOTE: CMPS 101 or above; If a computer course coded NE (Non-transfer Elective) is substituted then 3 additional credits of Transfer Electives (coded TE) must be chosen.

Northwest Indian College Foundational Requirements (20 Credits)

CSOV 101Introduction to Cultural Sovereignty

5

CSOV 102The Languages of Our Ancestors

5

CSOV 120Reclaiming our History

5

POLS 225History of Federal Indian Policy

5

CSOV 102: One or more Native language courses totaling at least 5 credits. Consult with an advisor regarding satisfying general education requirements. Requires approval by the Dean of Academics.

General Education Requirements (25 Credits)

ENGL 101English Composition I

5

 

ENGL 102English Composition II

5

Or

ENGL 202Technical Writing

5

Quantitative Skills 5 credit requirement - met in Core Requirements

Humanities Distribution 15 credit requirement - met in Foundational Requirements and Core Requirements

Social Science Distribution 15 credit requirement - met in Foundational Requirements and Core Requirements

Natural Science Distribution 15 credit requirement - choose courses meeting AAS Natural Science Requirements

Core Program Requirements (25 Credits)

BUAD 202Business Law

5

BUAD 212Financial Accounting

5

CMST 130Information Literacy/Critical Thinking

5

ECON 203Contemporary Tribal Economics

5

MATH 107Elementary Statistics I

5

Electives (9 Credits)

Students must choose three of the five elective courses from the following list.

PTAD 200Budgeting

3

PTAD 210Principles of Planning

3

PTAD 220Public Policy Process

3

PTAD 230Tribal Org Theory/Dvlpmt

3

PTAD 240Leadership & Decision Making

3

Total Credit Hours: 90