Associate of Technical Arts, Behavioral Health Aide
The Behavioral Health Aide Associates of Technical Arts embodies a holistic competency-based instruction, with emphasis in clinical instruction and skills, awareness of cultural influences, emphasis on a positive learning environment, and respect for the unique needs of the adult learner while promoting self-directed leadership, communal responsibility, indigenous value, ethics, and responsibility. The Behavioral Health Aide Associates of Technical Arts Degree reflects the nature of enhancing quality Tribal Health Care to create diverse economic opportunities within Tribal Communities.
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.
| CMST 101 | Introduction to Oral Communication | 4 |
| CMPS 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| HMDV 110 | Introduction to Successful Learning | 4 |
Northwest Indian College Foundational Requirements (20 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 (15 Credits)
| ENGL 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| MATH 107 | Elementary Statistics I | 5 |
| | Or | |
| | course meeting AAS QS requirements | |
Humanities Distribution 5 credit requirement - met in Foundational Requirements
Social Science Distribution 5 credit requirement - met in Foundational Requirements
Natural Science Distribution 5 credit requirement - choose course meeting AAS Natural Science Requirements
Core Program Requirements (57 Credits)