Bachelor of Arts Community Advocates and Responsive Education in Human Services, Freshman Entry Option
This program of study is rooted in our relational accountability to the people within our environment and the responsibility we have to helping and healing. It will provide students with the ability to integrate traditional values and ways of knowing with the National Standards for Human Services in order to proactively engage in the restoration of people, families, and communities.
This option is for students who have not earned an approved Associate in Arts and Sciences or the equivalent.
Northwest Indian College Requirements
Required (11 Credits)
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 (35 Credits)
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)
Natural Science (15 Credits), choose courses meeting AAS Natural Science Requirements
Core Program Requirements (80 Credits)
CARE 150 | Introduction to Human Services in Tribal Communities | 3 |
CARE 310 | Systems Theories in Human Services | 5 |
CARE 320 | Self-location in Professional Settings | 5 |
CARE 330 | Policy and Law in Tribal Human Services | 5 |
CARE 350 | Interviewing and Case Management for Tribal Services | 5 |
CARE 395 | Preparation for Field Education | 2 |
CARE 410 | Developing and Organizing in Native Communities | 5 |
CARE 450 | Planning and Evaluating Tribal Programs | 5 |
CARE 470 | Tribal Agency Management and Administration | 5 |
CARE 495A | Supervised Field Education | 5 |
CARE 495B | Supervised Field Education | 5 |
CARE 495C | Supervised Field Education | 5 |
CARE 499 | Capstone in CARE | 5 |
CSOV 301 | Indigenous Theory and Methods | 5 |
CSOV 302 | Indigenous Research | 5 |
CSOV 335 | Social Justice: Defense of Our Homelands | 5 |
MATH 107 | Elementary Statistics I | 5 |
Elective Requirements (29 Credits)
Choose elective courses in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 180