2021-2023 Catalog

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)

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 (35 Credits)

CSOV 101Introduction to Cultural Sovereignty

5

CSOV 102The Languages of Our Ancestors

5

CSOV 120Reclaiming our History

5

CSOV 130Icons of Our Past

5

ECON 250Subsistence Economies

5

EDUC 202Tide has Changed: Educating our Own

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

Natural Science (15 Credits), choose courses meeting AAS Natural Science Requirements

Core Program Requirements (80 Credits)

CARE 150Introduction to Human Services in Tribal Communities

3

CARE 310Systems Theories in Human Services

5

CARE 320Self-location in Professional Settings

5

CARE 330Policy and Law in Tribal Human Services

5

CARE 350Interviewing and Case Management for Tribal Services

5

CARE 395Preparation for Field Education

2

CARE 410Developing and Organizing in Native Communities

5

CARE 450Planning and Evaluating Tribal Programs

5

CARE 470Tribal Agency Management and Administration

5

CARE 495ASupervised Field Education

5

CARE 495BSupervised Field Education

5

CARE 495CSupervised Field Education

5

CARE 499Capstone in CARE

5

CSOV 301Indigenous Theory and Methods

5

CSOV 302Indigenous Research

5

CSOV 335Social Justice: Defense of Our Homelands

5

MATH 107Elementary Statistics I

5

Elective Requirements (29 Credits)

Choose elective courses in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 180