Bachelor of Arts Community Advocates and Responsive Education in Human Services, 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. Northwest Indian College accepts the Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) from Washington state community colleges. 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.

Requirements (90 Credits)

Approved Associate’s degree or transfer degree.

Core Program Requirements (85 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 300	Cultural Sovereignty Transfer Seminar	5
CSOV 301	Indigenous Theory and Methods: We Own Our Knowledge	5
CSOV 302	Indigenous Research: Validating our Past, Writing our Future	5
CSOV 335	Social Justice: Defense of Our Homelands	5
MATH 107	Elementary Statistics I	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.

Elective Requirements (5 Credits)

Choose elective courses in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 180