2021-2023 Catalog

Associate of Arts and Sciences, General Direct Transfer

This program of study is designed for students to explore and develop skills in global issues, communication, natural sciences, cultural awareness, social conditions and critical thinking. The program is a direct transfer degree designed for students who may be interested in a baccalaureate degree at Northwest Indian College or another four-year college or university. Students should consult with their advisor to ensure that courses selected meet the requirements of the four-year program they intend to pursue.

Northwest Indian College Requirements

Required (11 Credits)

CMST 101Introduction to Oral Communication

4

Or

CMST 210Interpersonal Communication

4

Or

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 (40 Credits)

Communication Skills (CS)- 10 English composition credit requirement

ENGL 101English Composition I

5

 

ENGL 102English Composition II

5

Or

ENGL 202Technical Writing

5

Quantitative Skills (QS)- 5 Credit Requirement

Choose courses from the following:

MATH 102College Algebra

5

MATH 103Precalculus I

5

MATH 105Precalculus II

5

MATH 107Elementary Statistics I

5

MATH 124Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

5

MATH 125Calculus & Analytic Geometry II

5

MATH 126Intro to Multivariable Calculus

5

MATH 151Survey of Mathematics

5

MATH 207Elementary Statistics II

5

MATH 210Biostatistics

5

NOTE: Student must have completed MATH 99 or the equivalent with a grade of C or better. Courses used to satisfy quantitative skills cannot also be used to satisfy natural science requirements.

Humanities (HT or HP)- 15 credit requirement, 10 met in Foundational Requirements

Choose 5 additional humanities credits.

No more than 10 of the 15 credits of humanities from any one subject.

No more than 5 of the 15 credits designated humanities performance (HP).

Social Sciences (SS)- 15 credit requirement, 10 met in Foundational Requirements

Choose 5 additional credits designated SS from any subject.

Natural Sciences (NS or NSL) - 15 credit requirement

Choose courses from at least two subjects with no more than 10 credits from any one subject.

Include at least 10 credits in physical or biological sciences.

Include at least one laboratory class designated NSL.

Electives (19 credits)

A minimum of 8 credits of courses coded CS, HP, HT, NS, NSL, QS, SS, or TE from at least two subjects.

A maximum of 3 credits of Physical Education (PHED) may be used as TE electives.

A maximum of 11 NE credits may be chosen from any course numbered 100 to 299.

Total Credit Hours: 90