Bachelor of Arts, Native Studies Leadership, Junior-Entry Option

This option is for students entering at the junior level after earning an approved Associate in Arts and Sciences or the equivalent from NWIC or another institution. Students who have completed another type of Associate’s degree should consult with an advisor because additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements. Students transferring from another college may apply up to 90 credits toward completion of the program. Students must complete at least 180 credits, 60 of which are at the 300-499 level, in order to graduate.

Prior Credits (90 Credits)

Approved Associate’s degree or transfer degree.

Native Studies Leadership Core Requirements (55 credits)

CSOV 300	Cultural Sovereignty Transfer Seminar	5
CSOV 301	Indigenous Theory and Methods	5
CSOV 302	Indigenous Research	5
CSOV 320	Impacts of Colonization	5
CSOV 335	Social Justice: Defense of Our Homelands	5
CSOV 410	Senior Seminar	5
CSOV 490	Honoring Traditional Leadership	5
CSOV 499A	Senior Project: Rebuilding our Nations	5
CSOV 499B	Senior Project: Rebuilding our Nations	5
POLS 350	Native Governments and Politics	5

CSOV 300: Students who have completed CSOV 101 or the equivalent at NWIC or another institution need to enroll in 5 credits of upper-division coursework in place of CSOV 300.

Electives (35 credits)

A maximum of 11 credits numbered 100-299. Choose elective courses in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 180